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About half of Canadian consumers surveyed say they trust autonomous vehicles to get them to their destination but only 30 per cent would replace their current vehicle with a self-driving car. Not surprisingly, acceptance of self-driving technology was greatest with younger respondents and those with higher incomes and education levels, says the DesRosiers Automotive Consultants […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 15, 2017
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Aviva Canada has opened up its online funding competition, the Aviva Community Fund, for its ninth year. Canadians with ideas for positive change in their community can submit them by Oct. 2 for a chance to win over $1 million in funding, Aviva Canada said in a press release on Wednesday. “We recognize that the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 13, 2017
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Canada’s transport minister says federal legislation mandating locomotive voice and video recorders would, if passed into law, give the rail industry “opportunities to mitigate risks” but an opposition MP recently warned such a law could violate employees right to privacy. Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, was the subject of debate June 16 on Parliament […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 21, 2017
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RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says Canadian auto sales set a monthly record in May, gaining 11.2 per cent year-over-year. The consulting firm says vehicle sales for the month totalled 216,861 including 75,172 cars and 141,689 light trucks, topping the previous record set in April 2016. That result compared with total sales of […]
By The Canadian Press | June 2, 2017
Opposition MPs spoke Monday in favour of a bill that would raise the maximum sentence for impaired driving causing death and let Canadian police test any legally-stopped driver for alcohol impairment but expressed strong concerns about the ruling Liberals’ plan to legalize possession of marijuana for non-medical use. “I have many serious concerns about the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 30, 2017
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Roadside assistance vehicles in Saskatchewan can now use blue lights in conjunction with amber lights, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) announced on Tuesday. The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the Traffic Safety (Tow Trucks) Amendment Act to permit blue lights to be used in conjunction with amber lights on tow trucks and for other vehicles providing […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 17, 2017
Customer satisfaction with auto insurance in Canada has increased for the second consecutive year despite nationwide premium increases, according to the newly released J.D. Power 2017 Canadian Auto Insurance Satisfaction Study. The study, released on Monday, found that across all regions, price satisfaction and the median annual premium per vehicle increased. Reported premiums were up […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 15, 2017
Aviva Canada Inc. announced on Monday that it launching a new “tennis-focused brand experience for home and auto insurance through an extended partnership” with Tennis Canada. The Tennis Canada Home and Auto insurance program for both fans and players alike “powered by Aviva will provide exceptional insurance coverage at a competitive price through an easy-to-use […]
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. – No one was hurt when an avalanche rolled over the Trans-Canada Highway in southeastern British Columbia early Wednesday morning. Jamieson Harbottle, the fire chief in nearby Field, B.C., said no vehicles were hit by the slide. “There were no injuries,” he said. “There was one truck that tried to drive through […]
By The Canadian Press | February 8, 2017
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia announced Wednesday it will offer optional coverage for windshield repair for private passenger vehicles as well as some commercial light vehicles. “Starting this spring, customers who purchase ICBC’s optional comprehensive coverage will be able to have a chip in their windshield repaired for free, as long as it is safe […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 8, 2017
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