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Superintendent of Insurance : enforcement activities

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To protect consumers and enhance public confidence in insurance, the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance monitors, investigates and takes appropriate regulatory action when there is non-compliance... More ≫

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To protect consumers and enhance public confidence in insurance, the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance monitors, investigates and takes appropriate regulatory action when there is non-compliance with the Insurance Act and Regulations. Regulatory action includes administrative penalties, cease and desist orders, compliance undertakings and court prosecutions. In all cases involving regulatory action, there will be public notification on the Government of Alberta website at http://insurance.alberta.ca/bulletins. This document contains enforcement activities undertaken by the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance and is updated to add new information as necessary.

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Superintendent of Insurance : supervisory framework [2024]

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The supervisory framework sets out the principles, concepts, and core processes that the Superintendent of Insurance uses to guide the supervision of insurance companies and captive insurance companies. More ≫

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The supervisory framework sets out the principles, concepts, and core processes that the Superintendent of Insurance uses to guide the supervision of insurance companies and captive insurance companies.

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Superintendent of Insurance bulletins and notices [2023 to current]

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The Alberta Superintendent of Insurance regulates, in part, the insurance business in Alberta under the Insurance Act. Bulletins and notices are mostly directed to insurance companies licensed to... More ≫

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The Alberta Superintendent of Insurance regulates, in part, the insurance business in Alberta under the Insurance Act. Bulletins and notices are mostly directed to insurance companies licensed to operate in Alberta. bit will also be of interest to health care practitioners. This record contains bulletins and notices for 2023 forward. See the Related tab for earlier resources. For other information on insurance, visit http://insurance.alberta.ca.

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Wildfire (and other threat) insurance moratoria guideline

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Provides guidance on the provision of property and automobile insurance when property and automobiles are exposed to an elevated environmental threat.

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Guideline 03-2024 - Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation interpretative guideline

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This guideline contains information for injured motorists, insurers, lawyers, and primary health care practitioners (physicians, chiropractors, and physical therapists) regarding the application... More ≫

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This guideline contains information for injured motorists, insurers, lawyers, and primary health care practitioners (physicians, chiropractors, and physical therapists) regarding the application of the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation (DPTR), as well as claims and billing processes for claimants treated under the DTPR. The over-riding objective of the DTPR is to ensure that people who are injured in accidents receive early and effective treatment to support their recovery.

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OSFI guidelines adopted by Alberta

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In accordance with section 792.1 of the Insurance Act, the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance has adopted and issued the following Guidelines of the federal Office of the Superintendent of... More ≫

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In accordance with section 792.1 of the Insurance Act, the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance has adopted and issued the following Guidelines of the federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI Guidelines), including future revisions, for provincially incorporated Property and Casualty Insurers, Life Insurers and Reciprocal Insurance Exchanges, either formed under the Insurance Act, or who have transferred to Alberta such that Alberta is their primary regulator (collectively known as “provincially regulated insurance entities”). For more information, visit http://insurance.alberta.ca/insurers.

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Superintendent of Insurance bulletins and notices [2017 to 2022]

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The Alberta Superintendent of Insurance regulates, in part, the insurance business in Alberta under the Insurance Act. Bulletins and notices are mostly directed to insurance companies licensed to... More ≫

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The Alberta Superintendent of Insurance regulates, in part, the insurance business in Alberta under the Insurance Act. Bulletins and notices are mostly directed to insurance companies licensed to operate in Alberta. bit will also be of interest to health care practitioners. This record contains bulletins and notices for 2017 to 2022. See the Related tab for earlier resources. For other information on insurance, visit http://insurance.alberta.ca.

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New home warranty insurance claims and claims disputes guideline

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In accordance with section 792.1 of the Insurance Act, this Guideline is to direct warranty providers (i.e. insurers) on how to adjust home warranty claims and resolve home warranty claim disputes... More ≫

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In accordance with section 792.1 of the Insurance Act, this Guideline is to direct warranty providers (i.e. insurers) on how to adjust home warranty claims and resolve home warranty claim disputes in Alberta.

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Ministerial directive no. 16/2022 : [Delegation Directive under Captive Insurance Companies Act]

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Ministerial directive, pursuant to section 58 of the Captive Insurance Companies Act, delegating certain powers, duties and functions to the Superintendent of Insurance.

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Guideline to intervention for Alberta’s property and casualty (P&C) insurers

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Pursuant to section 817 of the Insurance Act, this Guideline is part of an agreement on intervention strategies made between the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance and the... More ≫

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Pursuant to section 817 of the Insurance Act, this Guideline is part of an agreement on intervention strategies made between the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance and the Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation (“PACICC”). This Guideline sets out the intervention process, roles and responsibilities and supervisory actions that the Minister’s delegate, the Superintendent of Insurance, and the Superintendent’s office may take, in coordination with the PACICC, to address concerns identified with a provincially incorporated insurance company.

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