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Intact Insurance launches my Driving Discount program in Alberta
June 5, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterGood drivers in Alberta will now have access to an Intact Insurance driving discount program that allows them to save as much as 25% on their auto insurance premiums. The my Driving Discount program uses driving data collected by a…
One in 10 polled Canadians admit to driving under the influence of marijuana, State Farm Canada survey finds
April 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOne in 10 respondents to a recent State Farm Canada survey admit that they have driven under the influence of marijuana (45% within the past 12 months), but nearly half this group said they don’t believe marijuana impacts their ability…
Global market for autonomous, assistive safety and comfort vehicle features up to US$26 billion annually by 2025: Bain & Company
March 7, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAutonomous vehicles are revving up, with Bain & Company Inc. forecasting annual growth of 12% to 14% for the global market of autonomous and assistive safety and comfort features by 2025. That translates to a global B2B market of US$22…
ICBC seeks fairness with basic insurance rate discounts
March 6, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is looking to reduce pressure on customers who do not cause crashes and increase the accountability of at-fault drivers with proposed changes to basic insurance. “We believe that drivers who cause crashes should…
2016 deadliest year on Manitoba roads in a decade: MPI
January 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) reported on Wednesday that it has recorded the deadliest year on provincial highways in a decade. Based on preliminary data, there were 101 fatal collisions on public roadways in Manitoba in 2016, resulting in the deaths…
Insurers should offer lower premiums to motorists who don’t use mobile phones while driving, U.K. survey finds
July 20, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSix in ten motor insurance policyholders in the United Kingdom say that avoiding any type of mobile phone use should be a top factor used by insurers in offering lower premiums, according to a new survey. The survey of 1,314…
Most polled Canadian drivers regard themselves as polite drivers, although that is not the view of fellow motorists
July 5, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAlmost everyone behind the wheel may consider themselves to be polite drivers, but that does not mean they have the same perception of fellow motorists sharing the road, suggest new survey findings issued Tuesday by Kanetix.ca. The survey found 98%…
Pembridge Insurance Company launches first telematics program through broker channel in Alberta
May 16, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterMarkham, Ont.-based Pembridge Insurance Company announced on Monday that they have launched My_BRIDGE, what they are calling the first telematics program offered through the broker channel in Alberta. Pembridge said in a press release that the usage-based insurance (UBI) offering…
Allstate rolls out telematics auto insurance in Alberta
April 5, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAllstate Insurance Company of Canada announced Tuesday it is using telematics to provide usage-based insurance to personal lines customers in Alberta. Allstate went live April 1 with Drivewise, using technology from Huntington Beach, Calif.-based Modus Group LLC. “In Ontario, (Drivewise)…