TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS, During this pandemic, we hope you and your families are staying safe and are taking all necessary precautions. At Allwest Insurance, we are here and ready to assist you during this time. We have implemented required COVID-19 safety protocols to ensure your safety and that of… Continue Reading
“In for a penny, in for a pound” is the old English proverb that has typically meant that once you begin something, you might as well see it through to completion, even if it becomes more difficult or costly along the way. In the modern era, however, it’s also come… Continue Reading
Your next home renovation will go perfectly…just like they always do. Now, the chances that you read that statement ironically may depend on whether you’ve ever done a major home reno in the first place. Either way, you should rightfully plan for — and expect — nothing but success. At… Continue Reading
For many, the launch of the new ICBC rating system wasn’t a big deal…life goes on. And, with the coming fall season, so have our busy lives – the many school, work, family, and fitness routines that mark our everyday lives are back in full effect. So now that you’re… Continue Reading
With one month to go before the effective launch of the province’s new auto insurance system, it’s worth reflecting on how we got here. Understanding the reasons for the can help us all feel a little better about some of the changes we’ll experience come renewal time, especially considering… Continue Reading
The ink was barely dry on BC’s new auto insurance coverage rules and rates when, earlier this month, the provincial government stepped in with more changes. In our last post, we covered the first announced ‘tweak’ — the waiving of the premium for Unlisted Driver Protection add-on until a… Continue Reading
Among the many changes to BC’s auto insurance system introduced by the province over the past year is coverage for occasional drivers who don’t meet the minimum threshold to be listed on policies. Unlisted Driver Protection, or UDP, was created for anyone driving a vehicle up to 12 times per… Continue Reading
By now, you’ve no doubt heard about the changes coming to British Columbia’s auto insurance system — if not from us, than across a variety of media, family, friends and co-workers. They will indeed be significant, but not just in terms of finally helping overhaul ICBC’s insurance model. Of all… Continue Reading
The start of spring brought some lovely weather to British Columbia, as well as a lot of discussion about the first round of changes to auto insurance ICBC has begun to roll out. Effective April 1, the province’s public auto insurer introduced three main sets of changes — a cap… Continue Reading
What’s your pain and suffering worth? A lot more than it was in the year 2000, according to ICBC. Average awards for pain and suffering grew from $5,0000 to over $16,000, an increase representing 50% of the total, four-fold increase in minor injury claims during that period. As a result,… Continue Reading