Topic Personal Auto
Westland, Hub’s latest P&C acquisitions
September 8, 2023 by Jason ContantWestland Insurance Group and Hub International Ltd. have added to their property and casualty insurance offerings through recent M&A activity. Westland Insurance acquired Saskatchewan personal and commercial lines brokerage Insurance Matters Inc., while Hub International acquired Ontario-based cannabis insurance brokerage…
Are insurers united on which cars are at high risk for theft?
September 6, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoAuto theft lists are not consistent among insurers, potentially causing consumers to wonder why one auto insurer may view their car as a high-theft risk, while another may not. Car thefts across the country have skyrocketed, costing the P&C industry…
What a tribunal said about psychological symptoms in an auto case
September 5, 2023 by David GambrillOntario’s Licence Appeal Tribunal has rejected a claim for auto accident benefits arising from psychological symptoms, finding that while these symptoms happened after the crash, they were not caused by the crash. Also, the adjudicator found the injured insured’s doctors…
What carriers are offering auto customers seeking lower premiums
September 1, 2023 by Philip PoradoCar thefts are way up in Canada and that’s got the attention of property and casualty (P&C) insurers. Thefts have risen particularly fast in the greater Toronto area, Montreal and some other parts of Quebec, noted Paul Gilbody, SVP operations…
Auto theft’s impact on your clients’ premiums
August 29, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoPremiums for commonly stolen vehicles have increased between 25% and 50% over the last two years, according to data from RatesDotCa. Insurers are bumping up rates after the Canadian P&C insurance industry paid out a record $1 billion for auto…
MPI employees’ job action: What it means for brokers
August 29, 2023 by David GambrillManitoba brokers are reporting no issues thus far servicing their auto insurance clients, as the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) workers’ job action enters its second day. “We at IBAM [Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba] hope for a speedy resolution that’s…
Where the burden of proof lies in accident claim adjudications
August 28, 2023 by Philip PoradoAn applicant who was able to prove on a balance of probabilities that she should be removed from the minor injury guideline (MIG) because of a psychological impairment is entitled to additional accident benefits, Ontario Licence Appeal Tribunal adjudicator Nick…
Why secondary perils are of primary concern to insurers
August 25, 2023 by David GambrillSo-called “secondary perils” are now of primary concern for insurers, and the P&C industry needs to change its language and focus accordingly, Moody’s RMS says. Secondary perils include insured damage losses caused by natural catastrophes such as wildfires, hail or…
Risks of EV battery repair
August 23, 2023 by David GambrillCanadian Collision repair shops and their insurance partners should be investing in training and education to safely repair defective or damaged electrical vehicle (EV) batteries over the next three to five years, attendees heard at Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair…
Is your client covered for pothole damage?
August 18, 2023 by Jason ContantThe City of Toronto’s Saturday launch of its fifth pothole repair blitz this year brings insurance coverage for pothole damage back into the spotlight. In general, pothole damage in Ontario is covered under optional collision or all-perils auto insurance coverage,…
Digital-first firms partner on car-share coverage
August 17, 2023 by Canadian Underwriter StaffDigital auto and home insurance provider Onlia has partnered with car-subscription service Roam to provide its Ontario customers with personalized rates and a faster checkout when picking up cars. In addition to vehicles, Roam’s pay-as-you-go subscriber plan members are provided…
What’s trending in auto loss combined ratios
August 16, 2023 by Philip PoradoSome Canadian auto insurers may be experiencing fewer losses than their U.S. counterparts, a new report from ratings agency Fitch suggested. A mid-year review of U.S. personal auto segment results, based on filings for nine public company insurers that report…