Auto

IIHS report finds declining average number of driver deaths

In a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study examining the rates of driver deaths in collisions, Chevrolet models hold both the top spot for highest and lowest death rates.The lowest death rate among more than 200 vehicles is the Astro minivans 7 per million registered vehicle years (two vehicles registered for 12 months […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 23, 2007

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ICBC shows its 2010 Olympic spirit, backing new license plates

ICBC is showing its Olympic spirit by joining a partnership to produce special, one-of-a-kind 2010 Winter Games Licence Plates.The plates will be available to B.C. drivers for purchase starting Apr. 16.”British Columbians are excited and proud to be hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and these licence plates are one more way for […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 11, 2007

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AIG launches teen driver GPS pilot project

AIG Auto Insurance announced a pilot project for auto policyholders with teen drivers that would allow parents to equip their vehicles with a GPS device.AIG Teen GPS Program allows parents to determine the exact location of the teens car via the Web or any phone, explains an AIG release.Additionally, the AIG Teen GPS Program will […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 10, 2007

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ICBC releases rear-crash protection ratings

Only 40% of current car models provide adequate protection from neck injury or whiplash, according to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)s rear-crash protection ratings of 2007-model passenger cars.Seat/head restraint designs in 22 cars are rated good, but 59 other cars are rated marginal or poor.Tests were conducted by members of the International Insurance […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 4, 2007

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