THE British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) on Thursday by Order G-12-21 approved the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) request for a 15% decrease to basic insurance rates on an interim basis, effective May 1, 2021. The interim rate will remain in effect until the BCUC decides on the final permanent rate.

The BCUC has established an open and transparent public proceeding to review ICBC’s 2021 Revenue Requirements application, which includes an opportunity for public comment and participation. There are several ways to participate in the review process, outlined below.

• Request intervener status: Persons who are directly or sufficiently affected by the BCUC’s decision or have relevant information or expertise, and who wish to actively participate in the proceeding, can request intervener status by Thursday, February 4, 2021.
• Submit a letter of comment: Members of the public can submit letters of comment to contribute views, opinions, and impact or potential impact, with respect to a matter before the BCUC, to the public record.
• Register as an interested party: Interested parties can register online to receive updates on the proceeding.

By Order G-13-21, the BCUC also approved changes to ICBC’s Tariff pages, in part, to provide rebates to basic insurance policyholders from implementing a new insurance model called Enhanced Care, as directed by the BC government in Orders in Council 633 and 631.

More information about the proceeding can be found on the ICBC 2021 Revenue Requirements Application proceeding page.