In the past two years, many people worked from home and changed their vehicle use to pleasure use only. But things are changing. When everyone who could work was working from home, changing vehicle use has made good sense. People were connecting online, not going out to see clients or… Continue Reading
“How will my ICBC car insurance change in 2022?” As ICBC works to streamline the auto insurance experience, significant changes are being rolled out for May of 2022. Now that details have been publicized, your Allwest Renewal Experts are already preparing for these changes and are ready to deliver clarity. Continue Reading
On May 1st, ICBC rolled out the new Enhanced Care Insurance program. While there has been a lot of discussion in the news about the impact the changes will have; there are some important components that consumers should know. First off, this type of insurance coverage is not new to… Continue Reading
On September 10th, ICBC released their Q1 report for the period of April 1 to June 30 (during phases 1 and 2 of BC’s Covid-19 restart plan) So how much is car insurance per month possibly changing? How much is insurance if you decide to store your car? We… Continue Reading
When Allwest began Door2Door service for free auto insurance renewal delivery, it was just another way for us to make insurance easier for British Columbians. Now, with Covid-19 social distancing protocols, it has become the standard for low-touch, high-service customer satisfaction. We talked to our Door2Door service team about how… 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
