Who’s in Charge Here?: B.C. cyclist’s demand for audience with Queen struck down in appeals court
Victoria, British Columbia — The cold, fickle visage of monarchy wags its aged finger upon our lands once more, as a Nanaimo cyclist’s insurance claim was recently struck down in the provincial court of appeals for being “abusive” in nature. Tyler Adam Chamberlin alleges that he was the victim of a hit-and-run on July 19, […]
Artificial Enhancement: ICBC enhanced care model forces injured driver back to work
Victoria, British Columbia — What’s a five-word sentence that doesn’t rhyme with ICBC? I am in dire need. A tragic statement that would fit the bill for a lot of people forced to deal with British Columbia’s public insurer. Rob Behan and Charmaine McKean are two people that that statement could now also apply to. […]
All is Fair in ICBC: Public insurer appoints Michael Skinner as new fairness officer
Victoria, British Columbia — In a press release, the provincial government announced that Michael Skinner, a former lawyer, is now the new fairness officer for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). The fairness officer role is a newer position that started on July 12 and will run for a term of three years. The […]
Class Act: ICBC reduces claim for hit-and-run driver because he was ‘nice’, ‘chiropractor’
Richmond, British Columbia — Good news for any bad drivers/human beings in British Columbia, ICBC is offering reduced penalties for hit-and-runs if you can prove that you still have like, a pretty sick vibe. A family in Richmond, B.C. is outraged with their province’s public insurer after a hit-and-run incident in which a 67-year-old woman […]
Summer Safety: ICBC and police join forces for CounterAttack safe driving campaign, now underway
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has joined forces with provincial police to launch CounterAttack, a road safety campaign. Beginning on July 1st, road checks will be stationed across the province, just in time for public health orders easing, summer gatherings, and casinos and nightclubs opening. While some progress has […]
Rebate Renewal: ICBC issues second COVID-19 rebate
Victoria, British Columbia — ICBC is issuing a second COVID-19 rebate in recognition of lower claims costs due to fewer crashes during the COVID-19 pandemic. ICBC will start distributing rebates averaging $120 per policy in mid-July, returning approximately $350 million in additional rebates to 2.94 million customers. This builds on the first COVID-19 rebate of […]
To be Fair: New ICBC Fairness Officer role approved
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has created a new position focused on ensuring the corporation makes “fair” and “transparent” decisions related to its newly launched enhanced care plan. With the introduction of ICBC’s new Enhanced Care coverage on May 1, 2021, any British Columbian injured in a crash will […]
Yea or Nay: Experts thoughts on usage-based auto insurance
Toronto, Ontario — Usage-based auto insurance (UBI), where insurance companies monitor a person’s driving behaviour with telematics and provide discounts for safe driving is starting to gain traction in Canada— but not without skepticism. While lots of people are fine with having their driving habits monitored for a reduction in insurance rates, others are concerned […]
So Long Speeding: ICBC and B.C. police launch campaign aimed to reduce speeding
Vancouver, British Columbia — ICBC and police across the province are launching a month-long campaign focusing on speed and urging drivers to slow down. “Those who chose to speed excessively, change lanes aggressively, tailgate, disobey traffic lights and signs are willingly putting themselves and the public at risk for serious injury or death. In May, […]
Faultless Future: ICBC to roll out no-fault platform this weekend
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is gearing up for the launch of its hotly debated no-fault claims platform on Saturday, following months of criticism from the province’s legal community. The platform, which ICBC expects will save drivers as much as $400 per year, is seen by those within the […]
