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Insurance in British Columbia

How insurance works in British Columbia: who regulates it, how auto insurance is sold, the risks insurers price in, and where to get licensed help.

RegulatorBCFSA
Auto insurancePublic (ICBC)
Population~5M
Advisor serviceAvailable
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How auto insurance works in British Columbia

  • check_circleEvery BC vehicle must carry ICBC Basic Autoplan. Since May 2021 BC uses the Enhanced Care (no-fault) model for injury benefits.
  • check_circleICBC basic rates are frozen through 2027. Optional coverage — extra liability, collision, comprehensive — can be bought from ICBC or private insurers, so that is where shopping saves money.
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Risks insurers price in British Columbia

  • warningEarthquake (coastal BC) — usually an optional endorsement
  • warningWildfire in the Interior
  • warningAtmospheric-river flooding (Fraser Valley 2021)
  • warningHigh strata deductibles for condo owners

Insurance agents, brokers and adjusters are licensed through the Insurance Council of British Columbia / BCFSA.

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Insurance in British Columbia: FAQ

Who regulates insurance in British Columbia?

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BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA). Insurance agents, brokers and adjusters are licensed through the Insurance Council of British Columbia / BCFSA.

How does car insurance work in British Columbia?

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Every BC vehicle must carry ICBC Basic Autoplan. Since May 2021 BC uses the Enhanced Care (no-fault) model for injury benefits. ICBC basic rates are frozen through 2027. Optional coverage — extra liability, collision, comprehensive — can be bought from ICBC or private insurers, so that is where shopping saves money.

What are the biggest insurance risks in British Columbia?

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Earthquake (coastal BC) — usually an optional endorsement; Wildfire in the Interior; Atmospheric-river flooding (Fraser Valley 2021); High strata deductibles for condo owners.
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