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canadianunderwriter. ca > 05/29/2026 > are-ontarians-ready-for-july-1-auto-coverage-shift

Are Ontarians ready for July 1 auto coverage shift?

14+ hour, 2+ min ago  (626+ words) Auto accidents happening after the July 1 coverage reforms could become the unintended source of stress-tests Brokers, insurers, lawyers and consumer groups have all raised red flags about the finer points of Ontario's auto insurance coverage changes that go into effect…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > 05/20/2026 > new-traffic-bylaw-reshapes-road-use-rules-in-alberta-municipality

New traffic bylaw reshapes road-use rules in Alberta municipality " Canadian Underwriter

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (907+ words) Where you park your camper, whether your cattle are grazing on a road allowance and how quickly you must shovel your sidewalk " a newly passed bylaw touches on a wide range of everyday issues across the MD of Pincher Creek....

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > re-entry-expected-to-begin-after-wildfire-in-rural-alberta-county-holds-steady

Re-entry expected to begin after wildfire in rural Alberta county holds steady

2+ week, 17+ hour ago  (195+ words) EDMONTON " Some residents who were forced out of their homes this week by a wildfire northwest of Edmonton could be allowed back today. Officials with Woodlands County say on social media that re-entry will only be for residents of Zone…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > industry > mcdougall-expands-in-alberta

Mc Dougall expands in Alberta

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (404+ words) Mc Dougall Insurance Brokers Ltd. announced Apr. 1 that its Drayden Insurance Ltd. division acquired Tannas Insurance Brokers in St. Paul, Alta. "Drayden and Tannas are an ideal fit, which is the single most important element of any deal we do,…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > auto > inquiry-report-on-quebec-auto-insurance-scandal-to-be-released-feb-16

Inquiry report on Quebec auto insurance scandal to be released Feb. 16

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (301+ words) The inquiry investigated the $500-million cost-overrun scandal at Quebec's auto insurance board The commissioner who oversaw the public inquiry into the $500-million cost-overrun scandal at Quebec's auto insurance board is scheduled to release his report publicly on Feb. 16. Judge Denis…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > claims > whats-in-store-for-auto-pricing-in-alberta-and-ontario

What's in store for auto pricing in Alberta and Ontario

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (566+ words) Coming reforms may change the pricing picture painted by higher claims, theft and repair costs Driven by rising vehicle repair costs, and higher frequency of claims'and vehicle thefts, auto insurers face upward pressure on premiums, says digital broker Surex's 2026 outlook…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > your-business > ma > canada-broker-network-member-forms-partnership-with-ontario-brokerage

Canada Broker Network member forms partnership with Ontario brokerage

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (401+ words) Deal with Guthrie to enhance Acera's service in the Greater Toronto Area Acera Insurance Services Ltd. , a member of the Canadian Broker Network, has partnered with Guthrie Insurance Brokers Ltd. of Markham, Ont. Established in 1962, Guthrie is a full-service brokerage…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > carney-pitches-keystone-xl-restart-in-exchange-for-progress-on-aluminum-steel

Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (246+ words) The pipeline would run Alberta crude oil down to refineries on the U. S. Gulf Coast OTTAWA " Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline project with U. S. President Donald Trump as part of a larger pitch on…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > your-business > tech > quebec-premier-to-testify-at-inquiry-into-500m-cost-overrun-scandal-at-auto-board

Quebec premier to testify at inquiry into $500 M cost overrun scandal at auto board

9+ mon, 18+ hour ago  (524+ words) The online platform's launch in early 2023 was mired in problems, leading to major delays and long lineups at SAAQ branches MONTREAL, Que. " Quebec Premier Fran'ois Legault has been called to testify at the public inquiry into the cost overrun scandal…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > claims > how-alberta-brokers-insurers-feel-about-care-first-model

How Alberta brokers, insurers feel about 'Care First' model

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (672+ words) Government to determine the frequency and volume in which Albertans will turn to the court under new model Alberta's brokers and auto insurers hope a top-notch benefits package under the province's proposed new "Care First' model will reduce the need…...