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Information on acts that govern the operation of auto insurance in Alberta.

Performance benchmarks developed through annual and semi-annual reviews.

Requirements and expectations for preparing full and file-and-use filings.

Formal publications including annual reports and special topic reports.

Reviews and reports assessing whether insurers have exceeded benchmark profit levels, based on submitted financial data and AIRB analysis.

Bi-annual consultations on industry benchmarks, including draft publications, stakeholder input, and final reports.

General communications that do not require action.

Provincial regulations that support and define the application of auto insurance legislation in Alberta.

Communications on issues that require action, change in practice, or future regulatory compliance.

Board-approved policies that guide AIRB’s governance, operations, and regulatory approach.

Formal directives requiring rate filings or communicating written regulatory decisions, including grid premium determinations.

Detailed guidance on technical requirements for full and file-and-use filings.

Rolling three-year plans outlining AIRB’s priorities, goals, and strategic direction.

Bi-annual data and insights on market performance for passenger and commercial vehicles.

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Bulletins

04-2024 Bulletin: Update to Filing Guidelines

Issued: 26/04/2024 | Effective: 26/04/2024

Advise all automobile insurers operating in Alberta of amendments to the filing guidelines.

Business Plans

2024-2027 Business Plan

Issued: 01/04/2024

Outlines the AIRB's priorities in the context of the Government’s business and fiscal plans, the AIRB’s Mandate and Roles document, and the operating environment known at the time of approval. The AIRB is accountable for the preparation and achievement of strategies and objectives laid out in this business plan.

Policies

Automobile Insurance Rating Program Approvals

Issued: 26/06/2026 | Effective: 01/07/2026

Every insurance company licensed to write auto insurance in Alberta must file its rating program with the AIRB and obtain the prior approval of the AIRB to either establish a new rating program to enter the market or revise an existing rating program.

Policies

Board Orders, Bulletins, Notices, and Guidelines

Issued: 26/06/2026 | Effective: 01/07/2026

The AIRB may issue or enforce orders, bulletins, notices, and guidelines under the authority of the Auto Insurance Premiums Regulation.

Reports

2023 Annual Report

Issued: 31/03/2024

Under the Board’s direction, the AIRB prepared this report following section 601(1) of the Insurance Act, and it presents the AIRB’s activities, results, and performance.

Annual Reviews

Semi-Annual Review 2024

Issued: 22/03/2024 | Effective: 01/04/2024

The AIRB has completed its 2021 Semi-annual Review process to analyze industry loss experience for PPV to establish industry benchmarks to assess insurance companies’ PPV rate filings for basic and additional coverage.  

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Benchmarks | Bulletins

03-2024 Bulletin: 2024 Semi-Annual Review Industry Benchmark Schedule - PPV

Issued: 22/03/2024 | Effective: 01/04/2024

Advise all private passenger vehicle insurers the AIRB has concluded the Semi-Annual Review and approved the Industry Benchmarks Schedule.

Notices

04-2024 Notice: AIRB Budget Announcement

Issued: 04/03/2024

Inform insurers of an increase to the AIRB’s budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and resulting change to the fee charged to insurers.

Bulletins

02-2024 Bulletin: Grid Rating Program Premium

Issued: 29/01/2024 | Effective: 01/05/2024

Advise all private passenger vehicle insurers the AIRB has concluded its review of Grid Rating Program.

Orders

01-2024 Order: 2024 Annual Grid Review

Issued: 29/01/2024 | Effective: 01/05/2024

Adjustment to the Gride Base Premium Rates for Basic Coverage

Notices

03-2024 Notice: Publishing of 2024 Mid-year Market & Trends Report

Issued: 26/01/2024

Announce the publication of the Mid-year Market and Trends Report.

Notices

02-2024 Notice: 2024 Semi-annual Review of Industry Experience - PPV

Issued: 26/01/2024 | Effective: 01/04/2024

This review analyzes industry loss experience, for private passenger vehicles to establish Industry Benchmarks used in the review of insurers’ rate filings.

Bulletins

01-2024 Bulletin: Updates to Filing Guidelines

Issued: 26/01/2024 | Effective: 26/01/2024

Advise all automobile insurers operating in Alberta of amendments to the filing guidelines.

Notices

01-2024 Notice: Launch Annual Fleet Disclosure in CARS

Issued: 12/01/2024

Announce the launch of the Fleet Confirmation form in the Collection and Reporting System (CARS)

Bulletins

10-2023 Bulletin: Permissible Changes to Rating Programs Under Ministerial Order 38/2023

Issued: 17/11/2023 | Effective: 01/11/2023

Advise all private passenger vehicle insurers of permissible changes to rating programs during the period under Ministerial Order 38/2023.

Bulletins

09-2023 Bulletin: Communication to Policyholders on “Good Driver” Protection

Issued: 07/11/2023

Communication expectations related to premium changes and the “good driver” protection, under Ministerial Order 38/2023.

Bulletins

08-2023 Bulletin: Update to Filing Guidelines

Issued: 02/11/2023

Advise all automobile insurers operating in Alberta of amendments to the filing guidelines.

Market Trends

2023 Annual Market & Trends Report

Issued: 01/10/2023

Annual report provides an evidence-based assessment of conditions in Alberta’s private passenger vehicle auto insurance market, with a focus on affordability, accessibility, competition, and market sustainability.

Notices

11-2023 Notice: AI & ML Survey Results

Issued: 05/10/2023

Announce the publication of our findings from survey on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

Notices

10-2023 Notice: Publishing of 2023 Market & Trends Report

Issued: 28/09/2023

Announce the publication of the Market and Trends Report.