ICBC to look at technological solutions for distracted driving
By Mike Davey Victoria, British Columbia — April 6, 2017 — Drivers who use handheld devices are four times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to cause injury, according to statistics from the RCMP. It is illegal in many jurisdictions, but that doesn’t seem to have had much effect on curbing the behaviour. […]
Fraud files: ICBC rolls out new tool to detect fraudulent claims
By Mike Davey Victoria, British Columbia — February 22, 2017 — A trio of staged crashes, false injury claims and an engaged couple who faked a pedestrian crash were among the fraudulent insurance claims uncovered by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) in 2016. ICBC announced in December 2016 that it had a new […]
British Columbia orders review of ICBC
Victoria, British Columbia — December 20, 2016 — The government of British Columbia has directed the board of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to commission a comprehensive independent third-party review to look at a range of options and make recommendations that will keep insurance rates affordable and align future rate increases with inflation. […]
No more luxury: ICBC won’t cover high-end vehicles
Victoria, British Columbia — November 24, 2016 — The government of British Columbia has stated that it will no longer insure high-end luxury cars. British Columbia, like Manitoba and Saskatchewan, has a public auto insurance system. In BC, auto insurance is typically purchased through the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), an arm of the […]
ICBC launches pedestrian safety campaign
Victoria, British Columbia — October 19, 2016 — Fall typically brings with it a spike in crashes involving pedestrians. This is due in part to students returning to school, with a recent report likening the situation in school zones to the “Wild West,” but the season also brings changes in weather that can make it […]
CCIF Vancouver to feature combined insurer/repairer panel discussion
Ottawa, Ontario — September 14, 2016 — The next meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) will feature a panel discussion with panelists drawn from both insurance and repair sides of the auto claims economy. The next CCIF meeting takes place September 29 to 30 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, in Vancouver, British […]
CCIF reveals speakers for Vancouver meeting
Ottawa, Ontario — August 29, 2016 — The next meeting of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) will take place September 29 to 30 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown. Industry experts will share insight into the latest collision repair industry trends including diagnostic scanning, industry accreditation and OEM certification programs. The Vancouver meeting […]
Hands on the wheel: Consumer advocacy org. says more off-road testing is needed for AVs
By Dylan O’Hagan Peterborough, Ontario — May 4, 2016 — Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation has taken steps to prepare for the introduction of autonomous vehicles (AVs), including a pilot program launched at the beginning of 2016. For more on this, please see “Legislative framework still needed for autonomous vehicles.“ However, at least organization […]
Police uncover alleged chop shop in Abbotsford
By Dylan O’Hagan Abbotsford, British Columbia — March 24, 2016 — An alleged chop shop with over $100,000 worth of vehicles, parts and tools has recently been uncovered by the Abbotsford Police Department (APD) in British Columbia. Police received a complaint earlier this week that $90,000 worth of property had been stolen overnight from a […]
Fix Auto and ICBC renew agreement for Alberta coverage
Blainville, Quebec — March 18, 2016 — Fix Auto and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) have renewed a partnership agreement that ensures ICBC-insured customers who have a crash in Alberta will have immediate assistance with towing, vehicle repairs and rental needs in the Greater Edmonton area and south to the US border. The […]
