Theft

The Benefits of Having Auto Theft Insurance Coverage

There were a lot of horrified faces across Alberta in 2014, when police busted an international auto theft ring doing business on their doorsteps. More than 100 luxury sedans, SUVs, and high-end trucks had been stolen, according to reports by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, “legitimized with counterfeit vehicle identification papers, then sold with fraudulent bills of […]

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What to Do When Your Car Gets Stolen

Interior view of a Toyota vehicle

What should you do if your car is stolen? First, confirm the vehicle was not towed or moved, then report the theft to police and obtain a file number. Contact your insurer or broker as soon as possible and provide the vehicle details, keys, ownership information and any available tracking data. Theft of the vehicle […]

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The Top 10 Most Stolen Cars in Alberta in 2017

Which vehicles are most likely to be stolen in Alberta? Theft trends change over time, but commonly stolen vehicles tend to be models that are popular, valuable, easy to resell or targeted for export. A vehicle’s theft frequency can influence comprehensive insurance costs. Drivers should use current theft data when assessing risk and consider anti-theft […]

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