OTTAWA,
ON, May 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the federal
government released its National Action Plan on Combatting Auto
Theft. Following the release of the action plan, Celyeste
Power, President and CEO, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), issued the following
statement:
"IBC commends the federal government on the release of its
National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. Many of the
property and casualty insurance industry's public policy solutions
are captured in the comprehensive and informed plan. We thank the
government and law enforcement agencies that contributed to its
content.
We must now focus on swift implementation. As IBC's latest
industry numbers reveal, the auto theft crisis is worsening, with
the cost of insurance claims for replacing stolen vehicles in
Canada skyrocketing to a
record-breaking $1.5 billion in 2023,
a 254% increase since 2018. Auto theft is disrupting the lives of
Canadians and causing them concern and trauma. It's also placing
pressure on their insurance premiums – as auto theft continues to
increase, so do the associated costs. Auto theft is not a
victimless crime.
The ultimate success of the plan will be in its ability to
reduce auto thefts in Canada. To
enable its success, all key stakeholders have a role to play,
including insurers, law enforcement and port authorities, as well
as auto manufacturers, who are uniquely positioned to make vehicles
more difficult to steal in the first instance.
IBC and its members remain committed to working with governments
and stakeholders to combat Canada's auto theft crisis."
About Insurance Bureau of
Canada
Established in 1964, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national industry
association representing Canada's
private home, auto and business insurers. Its member companies make
up the vast majority of Canada's
highly competitive property and casualty (P&C) insurance
market.
As the leading advocate for Canada's private P&C insurers, IBC
collaborates with governments, regulators and stakeholders to
support a competitive environment for the P&C insurance
industry to continue to help protect Canadians from the risks of
today and tomorrow.
IBC believes that Canadians value and deserve a responsive and
resilient private P&C insurance industry that provides
insurance solutions to both individuals and businesses.
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Information Centre at 1-844-2ask-IBC. We're here to help.
SOURCE Insurance Bureau of Canada