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Aviva Community Fund opens for ninth year

Aviva Canada has opened up its online funding competition, the Aviva Community Fund, for its ninth year. Canadians with ideas for positive change in their community can submit them by Oct. 2 for a chance to win over $1 million in funding, Aviva Canada said in a press release on Wednesday. “We recognize that the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 13, 2017

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Federal rail safety bill would set ‘strict criteria’ on how locomotive voice and video recorder data could be used: Garneau

Canada’s transport minister says federal legislation mandating locomotive voice and video recorders would, if passed into law, give the rail industry “opportunities to mitigate risks” but an opposition MP recently warned such a law could violate employees right to privacy. Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, was the subject of debate June 16 on Parliament […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 21, 2017

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Canadian auto sales set record in May, gain 11.2% compared with a year ago

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says Canadian auto sales set a monthly record in May, gaining 11.2 per cent year-over-year. The consulting firm says vehicle sales for the month totalled 216,861 including 75,172 cars and 141,689 light trucks, topping the previous record set in April 2016. That result compared with total sales of […]

By Jason Contant | June 2, 2017

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Opposition MPs concerned about lack of a ‘ready, usable, reliable roadside screening device’ for marijuana impairment

Opposition MPs spoke Monday in favour of a bill that would raise the maximum sentence for impaired driving causing death and let Canadian police test any legally-stopped driver for alcohol impairment but expressed strong concerns about the ruling Liberals’ plan to legalize possession of marijuana for non-medical use. “I have many serious concerns about the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | May 30, 2017

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Law allowing blue and amber lights for roadside assistance vehicles now in effect in Saskatchewan

Roadside assistance vehicles in Saskatchewan can now use blue lights in conjunction with amber lights, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) announced on Tuesday. The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the Traffic Safety (Tow Trucks) Amendment Act to permit blue lights to be used in conjunction with amber lights on tow trucks and for other vehicles providing […]

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Canadian auto insurance customer satisfaction climbs despite premium increases: J.D. Power study

Customer satisfaction with auto insurance in Canada has increased for the second consecutive year despite nationwide premium increases, according to the newly released J.D. Power 2017 Canadian Auto Insurance Satisfaction Study. The study, released on Monday, found that across all regions, price satisfaction and the median annual premium per vehicle increased. Reported premiums were up […]

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Aviva Canada partners with Tennis Canada for home and auto insurance program

Aviva Canada Inc. announced on Monday that it launching a new “tennis-focused brand experience for home and auto insurance through an extended partnership” with Tennis Canada. The Tennis Canada Home and Auto insurance program for both fans and players alike “powered by Aviva will provide exceptional insurance coverage at a competitive price through an easy-to-use […]

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British Columbia highway closed after avalanche

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. – No one was hurt when an avalanche rolled over the Trans-Canada Highway in southeastern British Columbia early Wednesday morning. Jamieson Harbottle, the fire chief in nearby Field, B.C., said no vehicles were hit by the slide. “There were no injuries,” he said. “There was one truck that tried to drive through […]

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Free windshield chip repair to be included in ICBC optional coverage

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia announced Wednesday it will offer optional coverage for windshield repair for private passenger vehicles as well as some commercial light vehicles. “Starting this spring, customers who purchase ICBC’s optional comprehensive coverage will be able to have a chip in their windshield repaired for free, as long as it is safe […]

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ICBC board finalizes terms of reference for independent review of insurance rates

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) Board of Directors (BoD) has finalized the terms of reference for an independent review of the fairness and affordability of basic insurance rates in the province, with the idea being to limit future increases to the rate of inflation. Further, “an Expression of Interest seeking an independent third […]

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