Topic Personal Auto
How a shared-risk approach to tech can keep mutual insurers competitive
June 5, 2023 by Matthew ScottCanada’s mutual insurance industry has been around for as long as the country itself and has innovated over that time. Now it’s driving digital transformation to enable new capabilities, improve service and keep pace with market competition. These changes come…
Man injured in a crash while sleeping in a stolen truck is covered
May 31, 2023 by David GambrillA man sleeping in the back of a pickup truck when it was stolen by an uninsured driver and involved in a serious crash is entitled to auto insurance coverage, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has ruled. The Appeal…
Sonnet teams with digital bank to offer group insurance
May 30, 2023 by David GambrillSonnet Insurance has teamed up with the digital bank Tangerine to offer customized digital home and auto insurance exclusively for Tangerine clients. “This relationship speaks to the needs of our like-minded customers who value digital-first experiences that are trusted, straightforward,…
After Alberta election, what’s next for auto insurance?
May 30, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoWith the United Conservative Party’s Danielle Smith re-elected as Alberta premier, the industry is hoping for both long- and short-term solutions to the auto issue, especially since the province’s “rate pause” makes it harder for drivers to secure coverage and…
How satisfied Canadian consumers are with their insurer
May 26, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoDespite the hard market slowing down service capabilities in some areas of the P&C industry, Canadian consumers seem satisfied with their insurance policies, according to a recent survey by insurance software company Duck Creek Technologies. Almost all insured Canadians…
BrokerLink president shares thoughts on brokerage M&A
May 24, 2023 by Jason ContantBrokerLink still sees plenty of M&A opportunities in provinces where it currently operates and doesn’t have any immediate plans to expand into new geographic areas, the brokerage’s president told Canadian Underwriter in an interview Tuesday. BrokerLink is focusing its resources…
MPI announces new interim CEO and president
May 23, 2023 by David GambrillMarnie Kacher is now interim president and CEO of Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) while the province’s public auto insurer begins recruiting for a permanent leader. “MPI is an important Crown corporation and I want to thank Marnie Kacher for taking…
‘Minor injuries’ don’t exist if they fall outside the Minor Injury Guideline
May 17, 2023 by David GambrillAn auto injury falling outside of Ontario’s $3,500 Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) cap is no longer a ‘minor injury’ for the purpose of imposing funding limits on certain medical goods and services, Ontario License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) has ruled. “There…
Why SUVs are more dangerous to cyclists than cars
May 17, 2023 by Jason ContantSUVs cause more severe injuries — particularly head injuries — than cars when they hit bicyclists, likely because the large vehicles’ tall front ends strike cyclists higher on their bodies, new research has found. “SUVs tend to knock riders down, where…
How theft and Alberta’s rate pause affected Definity’s auto portfolio
May 16, 2023 by David GambrillAuto theft, inflation, and increased claims frequency due to traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels all contributed to pushing Definity’s combined ratio in personal auto up to 100.9% in 2023 Q1, company executives reported in the company’s earnings call last week.…
How Intact’s personal auto segment fared in 2023 Q1
May 15, 2023 by Jason ContantIntact Financial Corporation grew its Canadian personal auto premium volume 5% in 2023 Q1 from one year ago, and continues to see positive growth in the segment, CEO Charles Brindamour said during a 2023 Q1 earnings call last week. “Top-line…
McDougall-McFarlan merger just the beginning for Definity
May 15, 2023 by David GambrillMcDougall’s $232-million merger with Ontario brokerage McFarlan Rowlands last week is only the beginning for Definity, which is seeking more M&A growth to put it into the Top-5 P&C insurance companies in Canada. In its 2023 Q1 earnings call, Definity…