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Your Source For Daily Insurance News & AnalysisICBC: Affordable and effective auto insurance – A new road forward for British Columbia
July 24, 2017 On December 19, 2016, the Minister responsible for ICBC at the time, Todd Stone, directed ICBC's board of directors to commission a comprehensive, third-party, independent review of the fairness and affordability of basic insurance rates. Ernst &...
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Canadian Millennials Most Likely to Travel Uninsured
According to Allianz Global Assistance (Allianz), more than forty per cent (43.4%) of Canadian travellers who report not acquiring travel insurance every time they leave the country, were younger Canadians, aged 18 - 34. The data, gathered for Allianz by The...
read more10 TTC employees charged with fraud in alleged $5M insurance scheme
TORONTO _ The Toronto Transit Commission says one current and nine former employees are facing criminal charges in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar insurance scheme. The TTC announced the charges Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation by the police...
read moreBC SPCA escalates rescue efforts for animals affected by wildfires
The BC SPCA is escalating rescue efforts to help animals impacted by B.C.’s raging wildfires. “Our staff and volunteers have been very active in supporting emergency services in affected areas, but as the wildfires spread we are escalating our involvement,” said Lorie...
read moreImportant information for ICBC customers affected by B.C.’s wildfires
With the province under a state of emergency due to the hundreds of wildfires in progress throughout B.C., ICBC is advising customers to protect their vehicles and important documents and to avoid driving near impacted areas. For customers on evacuation alert: Pack...
read moreB.C. Wildfires Live: 10,000 evacuated as crews battle 231 forest fires
SCOTT BROWN | Vancouver Sun PATRICK JOHNSTON | Vancouver Sun More than 10,000 people are under evacuation orders as firefighters battle more than 231 wildfires covering 320 square kilometres in the B.C. Interior. Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says 98...
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Our annual summer break is now upon us, and we will return on Sept. 6th. Until then, all of us at ILSTV wish all of our readers a safe and happy summer season! Please remember to visit our website for major industry news that may break while we’re away. www.ilstv.com...
read moreWildfire situation in British Columbia and surrounding area: IBC is here to help – Safety remains first priority
July 8, 2017 (VANCOUVER) – As British Columbia has declared a state of emergency due to wildfires burning out of control throughout much of the Interior, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reaching out with information and advice for those affected. "Our thoughts are...
read moreMarsh CEO Peter Zaffino to Join AIG as Deputy to CEO
Peter Zaffino, CEO of insurance broker Marsh & McLennan Cos. (MMC) , will be tapped to be deputy to new American International Group Inc. (AIG) CEO Brian Duperreault, according to a report by Insurance Insider. AIG hired Duperreault earlier this year as it looked...
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