Vancouver Insurance Articles

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11
Aug
2023

Peeling Plates?

August 11th, 2023
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Are your license plates peeling, cracking, or delaminating? Get free replacements!
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Apr
2023

Hit & Run Coverage & Vehicle Storage

April 29th, 2023
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How is Hit-and-Run coverage offered by ICBC now? Do you need it? What sort of coverage might you need for a vehicle in storage? Read to know!
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10
Feb
2023

Coverage for Carsharing

February 10th, 2023
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Are you planning to use a carsharing service like Turo, Evo, Modo, Zipcar, or Car2Go? Read more to learn where your insurance coverage can come from.

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04
Oct
2022

Car Break-Ins

October 4th, 2022
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Have you or those you know been the victim of a car break-in? Read more to find out what your insurance options are, plus some risk management tips!

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Sep
2022

Changes to PST Charged on Some Vehicle Transfers

September 22nd, 2022
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Starting October 1, 2022, changes are coming to the PST charged on some private vehicle sales and imports in British Columbia. Click to learn more.
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18
Dec
2021

COVID in 2021: The Travel Insurance Market

December 18th, 2021
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Considering travel again? Be sure that you are covered for COVID-19 risks!

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10
Nov
2021

Snow Tires & Safe Driving

November 10th, 2021
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Winter is here - so is the snow! Learn about keeping you and your loved ones safe when driving in snowy conditions and requirements over winter tires in BC.

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14
May
2021

ICBC, BCSC, & COVID Fines: Debt Update

May 14th, 2021
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New power for the BCSC to enforce debt payments. What can happen if you don't pay COVID fines? Your ability to drive may be affected!

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17
Apr
2021

ICBC: Enhanced Care Explained

April 17th, 2021
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May 2021 is approaching quickly. This spring we will see the implementation of ICBC's new coverage model: "Enhanced Care." Read our summary of the major changes.

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18
Dec
2020

ICBC Moving to Online Renewals

December 18th, 2020
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ICBC has announced that some Autoplan sales will be moving online in May 2022, including renewals and permits.

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