Motor & Fleet

SGI blames 25% jump in claim costs for planned 7.6% basic auto rate hike

SGI blames 25% jump in claim costs for planned 7.6% basic auto rate hike

Tech-heavy vehicles and inflation have pushed average damage claims above $6,100

Josh Recamara Mar 30, 2026
Insurers back Alberta’s Care-First overhaul as critics question access to courts

Insurers back Alberta’s Care-First overhaul as critics question access to courts

Shift to benefit-driven claims model shortens tail risk for carriers

IBC welcomes government investment in anti-theft tech

IBC welcomes government investment in anti-theft tech

AI and mobile-linked tools among funded anti-theft solutions

Ontario snowfall: Insurers on alert for localized claims uptick

Ontario snowfall: Insurers on alert for localized claims uptick

Brokers urged to reinforce risk controls amid shifting road conditions

Alberta highway shooting raises questions for auto risk models and fleet liability

Alberta highway shooting raises questions for auto risk models and fleet liability

Dashcams, telematics and duty-of-care standards come into sharper focus

Staged collisions aren’t a side show - they’re reshaping Canada’s auto loss curve

Staged collisions aren’t a side show - they’re reshaping Canada’s auto loss curve

A 400% spike in staged crashes is turning fraud from a fringe issue into a core underwriting and pricing problem

Cargo theft losses hit $6.6 billion as cyber tactics evolve

Cargo theft losses hit $6.6 billion as cyber tactics evolve

AI, GPS spoofing drive surge in cargo theft

Inland cargo boom: Is nearshoring rewriting the risk map for marine insurers?

Inland cargo boom: Is nearshoring rewriting the risk map for marine insurers?

The shift is spotlighting trucking and rail exposures across North America

Ontario tribunal declares electric scooter an automobile in Intact dispute

Ontario tribunal declares electric scooter an automobile in Intact dispute

The vehicle needs no licence or insurance - but it still prompts accident benefits

IB TALK

In 2026, SMEs face evolving risks and opportunities and need the right broker to navigate them

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As ESG rules diverge globally and AI accelerates faster than regulation, Marsh's Robyn Campbell outlines the risks set to define executive liability in the years ahead

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