Topic Personal Auto
Hub’s latest Ontario brokerage acquisition
February 12, 2024 by Jason ContantHub International Ltd. has enhanced its personal, commercial and employee benefits services with the acquisition of Ontario brokerage Mitchell Sandham. Located in Oakville, Ont., Mitchell Sandham is one of the oldest and largest independently owned insurance brokerages in the Greater…
National auto theft summit comes and goes: what comes next?
February 9, 2024 by David GambrillThe National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft ended in Ottawa yesterday with a commitment to develop a detailed plan to be released in “winter.” The Government of Canada convened the meeting between government officials of all levels, industry leaders —…
What high interest rates mean when clients’ cars get totalled
February 9, 2024 by Philip PoradoOngoing economic problems — including rising prices, high interest rates and stagnant wages — are creating problems for some insureds whose cars get totalled. The situation’s most acute for clients who experienced financial problems during the pandemic and bought used…
Feds devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports
February 8, 2024 by The Canadian PressOTTAWA – The federal government is earmarking $28 million in new money to help fight the export of stolen vehicles. The Liberal government said Wednesday the money will give the Canada Border Services Agency more capacity to detect and search…
A golfer’s shot hits a homeowner’s car. Is he liable for not shouting “fore”?
February 7, 2024 by David GambrillA golfer who doesn’t shout “fore” before his golf ball damages a nearby homeowner’s car isn’t necessarily liable to pay the auto owner’s insurance deductible. That’s because even if the golfer had issued the warning, the parked car couldn’t get…
What types of injuries happen when e-scooters collide with cars?
February 6, 2024 by Philip PoradoAs you might expect, roadways and especially intersections are the most common places for accidents involving e-scooters that lead to claims and lawsuits. “It’s difficult when a motor vehicle [is] following the rules of the road and, all of a…
Disruptions continue as Nova Scotia emerges from under heavy snow
February 6, 2024 by The Canadian PressCleanup in Nova Scotia could take days after more than a metre of snow piled up in some parts of the province over the weekend. Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says Parks Canada will be sending snow removal equipment…
Emergency declared in Cape Breton as snowstorm leaves much of Nova Scotia paralyzed
February 5, 2024 by The Canadian PressHALIFAX – A local state of emergency remains in effect in parts of Cape Breton as Nova Scotia digs out from one of the heaviest snowfalls in 20 years. On Sunday afternoon, as a stalled low-pressure system continued to dump…
Alberta latest rate cap is underway: but what’s next for reform?
February 2, 2024 by Alyssa DiSabatinoAs Canada’s auto insurers await direction from the Alberta government on the province’s long-term reform solutions for auto insurance, industry advocates have suggested short-term options to the auto product. The Alberta government announced last fall it would be retaining the auto…
Are your clients concerned about electric vehicle insurance costs?
January 31, 2024 by Jason ContantConsumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) in Ontario appears to be waning as drivers raise concerns over costs and charging infrastructure, said a new survey from LowestRates.ca. While 43% of polled Ontario drivers said they were considering making an EV…
How auto theft will affect insurance in 2024
January 30, 2024 by Alyssa DiSabatinoAlthough the industry is trying to pump the brakes on auto theft across Canada, the national crisis is bound to get worse before it gets better, industry sources predict. It means higher premiums for consumers who are already feeling…
Why the court denied an auto insurer’s ‘shockingly intrusive’ motion
January 30, 2024 by David GambrillEditor’s Note: The Ontario Superior Court decision incorrectly identified the auto insurer in this case as Echelon Insurance. Echelon has contacted Canadian Underwriter to confirm it has reached out to the court to correct the public record and it did…