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This province is bringing in new rules on car repairs and purchases

CALGARY – Starting next week, there will be new rules in Alberta for selling autos or getting them fixed. Service Alberta Minister Brian Malkinson says the changes go into effect on Wednesday and will increase transparency and better protect consumers. Sellers will have to give buyers the complete history of a vehicle, including major damage […]

By Jason Contant | October 25, 2018

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How insurers respond to proposed ban on territorial ratings

Calls this week for a ban on territorial ratings in auto insurance, by politicians from across the political spectrum, shows that Ontario needs to change its rate filing system, an Insurance Bureau of Canada spokesperson said. Bill 42, the Ending Discrimination in Automobile Insurance Act, was tabled Monday for first reading. If passed into law, […]

By Greg Meckbach | October 16, 2018

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Coroner pushes to bring ignition lock rules for repeat drunk drivers

MONTREAL – A Quebec coroner is recommending the province move quickly to implement a rule that would force repeat drunk drivers to have their vehicles fitted with ignition locks for at least a decade. Andree Kronstrom is urging the province’s automobile insurance board to speed up its work so that Highway Safety Code changes passed […]

By Jason Contant | October 16, 2018

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How Canada Post disruption could help the insurance industry

The threat of a work stoppage at Canada Post may lead to a positive outcome in a back-handed way, by potentially raising awareness among regulators and consumers about the value of electronic documents, an Insurance Bureau of Canada official suggests. “If there is a postal disruption, it could be a good thing in terms of […]

By Greg Meckbach | October 12, 2018

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