AIRB Launches the Rating Profile Module in CARS

(January 4, 2023) The Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AIRB) launched the the Rating Profile Submissions Module in the Collection and Reporting System (CARS), increasing insurer accountability and enabling the direct entry of premiums for each rating profile, as required based on filing type. The security of the filing process is enhanced with CARS replacing email […]

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AIRB Christmas Closure

Happy holidays, and thank you for visiting the AIRB website. Our offices will be closed during the holidays from December 24 to January 2 and will be re-opening on January 3, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you need to get into contact with us you can email [email protected] and we […]

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Understanding Alberta’s Auto Insurance – A Guide for Alberta Drivers

Auto insurance should be easy to understand. Alberta drivers have told the AIRB they need insurance policy information in plain language. While we cannot change the policy wording we can offer information to assist drivers to understand their coverage. For more information on understanding Alberta’s auto insurance.

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Winter Driving Season Is Approaching, Be Prepared

As winter driving season will soon be here, we want to remind Alberta drivers to be prepared by planning ahead: If you must drive, check road conditions beforehand by downloading the 511 Alberta app or visiting the website For some tips on how to prepare you and your vehicle for winter driving see Tips to […]

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Updates to Industry Benchmarks and Grid Rating Program, Releases 2022 Annual Review Report and 2022 Market and Trends Report

(September 30, 2022) The AIRB is announcing the following: Updates to the industry benchmarks for private passenger and commercial vehicles, taking effect October 1, 2022; Updates to the Grid Rating Program (Grid) rate change decision, taking effect January 1, 2023; Publishing the 2022 Annual Review Report; and Publishing the 2022 Market and Trends Report.   […]

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AIRB Launches New Website

(September 6, 2022) Because more Albertans are accessing the internet using mobile devices, the Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AIRB) is adjusting to this reality by launching this new website. The AIRB wants all Albertans to have easy access to information about auto insurance in the most convenient way possible. Our redesigned website ensures this. Because […]

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AIRB Launches the Collection and Reporting System

(July 11, 2022) The Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AIRB) launched the new web-based Collection and Reporting System (CARS), intending to improve efficiency, transparency, accountability, and security by having all aspects of filings on one platform for auto insurance companies. CARS will enhance efficiency because: AIRB staff and insurance companies will not duplicate efforts when submitting […]

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Two New Members of AIRB Board of Directors Appointed

(June 30, 2022) The AIRB is pleased to announce the following appointments to the Board of Directors: Christopher Bruce – Mr. Bruce holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration – Financial Services from Dalhousie University. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers and has an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate […]

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AIRB Updates Filing Guidelines

(June 29, 2022) The Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AIRB) advises all automobile insurance companies operating in Alberta of amendments to the filing guidelines for private passenger and other than private passenger vehicles. We have rescinded the Full and Simplified Filing Guidelines and the File and Use Filing Guidelines, effective October 1, 2021, and replaced them […]

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AIRB Announces Date and Releases Preliminary Report for 2022 Annual Review

(June 24, 2022) The Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AIRB) is starting the 2022 Annual Review process for private passenger and commercial vehicles. This review analyzes industry loss experience as of December 31, 2021 for private passenger and commercial vehicles to establish industry benchmarks. These benchmarks are used to review insurance companies’ rate filings for basic […]

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