Topic Commercial Auto
More than eight in 10 Canadians admit they drive distracted
April 11, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoEighty-three per cent of Canadian drivers engage in at least one distracted driving behaviour, and this has only increased in the past year, finds a recent survey. But distracted driving doesn’t come without its costs. Non-digital distractions lead the…
How auto could be the force that eats into Canadian insurers’ results
April 8, 2022 by David GambrillWith ROE levels in the Canadian P&C industry at a historic high of 17%, count Lloyds Canada among the list of insurance providers that caution the industry not to squander the hard-won gains of the hard market in a bid…
Will faster highway speeds lead to more claims?
April 7, 2022 by Philip Porado and Alyssa DiSabatinoStarting Apr. 22, Ontario drivers will be able to take six sections of highway, primarily in the southern part of the province, at 110 km/h. Highway segments where speeds will permanently rise from 100 km/h to 110 km/h are: Queen…
CSIO calls APIs for policy inquiries ‘foundational’
April 4, 2022 by Canadian Underwriter StaffRecent publication of API standards for policy inquiries for personal auto, habitational, individually rated commercial automobile (IRCA) and commercial general liability (CGL) are the foundational use cases to begin improving carrier and broker connectivity communications. “These 24 policy inquiry use…
Post-pandemic trends in auto insurance
April 4, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoWhile it may be too early to tell how the end of provincial COVID-19 restrictions are influencing auto insurance claims, industry experts are bracing for higher claims severity, a return to pre-pandemic levels of traffic, higher auto rates due to…
Why auto insurance premiums may be on the rise
April 1, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoInflation hit a multi-decade high of 5.7% this February. Industry observers warn this could go even higher before it goes lower, and the auto insurance industry is not immune to it. How long will it be before drivers feel the…
Supply chain concerns overshadow logistics data hacks
March 24, 2022 by Philip PoradoWhile the winter freedom convoy protests and bridge blockades highlighted Canada’s strained supply chains, insured business interruption events linked to logistics problems were common long before the pandemic. Insurers working with logistics clients note congested ports and a lack of…
How to deal with loss trends in new DCPD auto insurance scheme
March 23, 2022 by Jason ContantNova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSURB) has approved Facility Association’s (FA) overall rate increase of 11.1% as well as a proposed revision of its risk classification system for taxis. In doing so, the board had some words of advice…
Commercial data standards get green light
March 18, 2022 by Canadian Underwriter StaffCommercial insurance brokers are a step closer to having standards for policy inquiries on certain auto and general liability coverage. The Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) said its Innovation and Emerging Technology (INNOTECH) API working groups have published…
Inside Facility Association’s plan to harmonize commercial auto rates
March 14, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoFacility Association will introduce a harmonized rating program for commercial and non-private passenger vehicles, which will help automate the rating process and put the brakes on truck operators trying to game the system, according to FA President and CEO Saskia…
A CEO is injured while jogging. Does his personal or commercial auto benefits apply?
March 8, 2022 by David GambrillA company CEO who has both personal and commercial auto insurance is not considered to be a “deemed insured” under the commercial auto policy if he has never before driven a company vehicle – even if he had access to…
Lessons learned from the Emergencies Act?
March 2, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoDespite the recently revoked Emergencies Act requiring all insurers to “suspend” coverage, the industry still has received little clarity on how to enforce such rules, especially as most insurers would consider it a policy “cancellation.” One broker executive questions questions how…