Information for Insurers

Insurance Legislation, Publications and Forms

This page contains legislation, publications and forms that apply to insurers.

Insurance Act and Regulations

Following are links to insurance legislation and associated regulations administered by Alberta Treasury Board and Finance.  The links will open in a separate window as text versions except where noted. The actual documents are stored on the Queen's Printer (QP) website.  Please see information about the Queen's Printer and their copyright and disclaimer.

Regulations are consolidated up to the most recent amendments as soon as possible. The most recent amendment regulation which has been consolidated is noted at the top of each main regulation (where applicable). Specific amendment regulations have been included for convenience as pdf files.

Insurance Act
Date
mm/dd/yy
Insurance Act
09/01/01
Insurance Amendment Act, 2008 (Unproclaimed sections only)
11/04/08

Insurance Regulations (Alphabetical Order):

No.

Adverse Contractual Action Regulation
   - See related Bulletin 05-06

98/05

Automobile Accident Insurance Benefits Regulation
   - Amendment Regulation
   - Amendment Regulation
   - See related forms

352/72
121/04
259/06

Automobile Insurance Premiums Regulation
  - Amendment Regulation
  - Amendment Regulation
  - Amendment Regulation
  - Amendment Regulation

124/04
183/04
217/04
55/05
261/06
Automobile Insurance Rate Board Fees Regulation
  - Amendment Regulation
179/05
187/06
Certificate Expiry, Penalties, Fees Regulation
125/01
Classes of Insurance Regulation
121/01
Complaint Resolution Regulation
259/04
Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation
122/04
Enforcement and Administration Regulation
129/01
Fair Practices Regulation
382/03
Insurance Agents and Adjusters Regulation
122/01
Insurance Councils Regulation
126/01

Minor Injury Regulation
  - Amendment Regulation
  - See related forms

123/04
05-07
260/06
Miscellaneous Provisions Regulation
120/01
Provincial Companies Regulation
124/01
Reciprocal Insurance Exchange Regulation
123/01
Recovery of Administration Costs Regulation
199/09
Replacement of Life Insurance Contracts Regulation
127/01

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Ministerial Orders under the Insurance Act

Ministerial Orders:
No.
Date
mm/dd/yy
Fees under the Insurance Act
01/06
09/14/06

Order re Premiums Freeze (Order in Council)

592/2003
12/17/03
Orders under s.764 of Alberta Insurance Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.1-3:    
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
n/a
12/09/05
Centennial Insurance Company
n/a
11/29/04
Puget's Sound Agricultural Society
n/a
03/27/02

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Alberta Standard Automobile Policy S.P.F. 1 and Endorsements

Document Title

pdf
Released
mm/dd/yy
CURRENT Standard Automobile Policy - effective July 1, 2012
05/17/12
SEF 44 - Alberta Family Protection Endorsement
08/99
SEF 6C - Public Passenger Vehicle Endorsement
11/03/03
SEF 101 - Public Passenger Vehicle Endorsement
11/03/03
Letter re: amendment to SEF 6C and SEF 101
11/03/03

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ARCHIVED Alberta Standard Automobile Policy

Document Title

pdf
Released
mm/dd/yy
Standard Automobile Policy (March 2007)
03/20/07
Standard Automobile Policy (October 2004)
08/20/04

Standard Automobile Policy (June 1998)

06/98

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Automobile Insurance - Accident Benefit Claim and Minor Injury Prescribed Forms
and related Documents (for Insurers)

(For other forms, see the Insurance Forms page.)

Document Title
pdf
Updated
mm/dd/yy
Accident Benefit Claim - Prescribed Form

AB-1: Notice of Loss and Proof of Claim Form

11/19/04
Minor Injury - Amount effective January 1, 2013
Bulletin 03-2012: Amendment to Minor Injury Regulation - effective January 1, 2013
12/27/12
Minor Injury - Prescribed Forms

MI-1: Request for an Assessment by a Certified Examiner Notice Form

02/07/08
MI-2: Application to the Superintendent of Insurance to select a Certified Examiner Form
02/07/08

MI-3: Certified Examiner Prescribed Form for Providing an Opinion

03/23/05
Minor Injury - Certified Examiner Register
Certified Examiner Register (Note:  this register is updated frequently)
03/05/13
Minor Injury - Injury Management Consultant Registers
Physicians Register
03/28/13
Chiropractors Register
02/21/08
Physical Therapists Register
10/19/11

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Information about Insurance Companies

Document Title
pdf
Updated
mm/dd/yy
Insurance Companies Operating in Alberta
n/a
01/17/13
Insurance Companies' Complaint Liaison Officers
01/29/13
Financial Data for Alberta Incorporated Insurance Companies
n/a
Quarterly

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Automobile Insurance Rating Factors Framework

The Automobile Insurance Rating Factors Framework is now available. This document is used by the Superintendent of Insurance to inform decisions on what automobile insurance rating factors to allow for use in Alberta, and is intended to promote openness and transparency in the decision making process.

Document Title
pdf
Updated
mm/dd/yy
Automobile Insurance Rating Factors Framework
03/19/13

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Superintendent of Insurance Bulletins and Notices in Effect

Bulletin / Notice No. and Title
pdf
Released
mm/dd/yy

04-2011:  Minor Injury Regulation amendment - effective January 1, 2012

11/29/11

01-2010:  Miscellaneous Provisions Amendment Regulation:
See related documents:

11/30/10

03-2009:  Notice of Fees & Disbursements for Physical Therapy Services under the Insurance Act - Effective August 1, 2009

07/21/09

02-2009:  Notice of Fees & Disbursements for Chiropractic Services under the Insurance Act - Effective August 1, 2009

07/21/09

04-2008:  Insurance Companies Use of Credit Score

12/16/08

01-2008:  Decision on the Constitutional Challenge to the Minor Injury Regulation

02/11/08

07-2007:  Standard Garage Automobile Insurance Renewal Certificate (SRC No. 4) - effective April 1, 2008

12/12/07
06-2007:  Updates to forms prescribed pursuant to the Minor Injury Regulation
12/07/07
04-2007:  Standard Garage Automobile Application Form (S.A.F. #4) and Standard Garage Automobile Policy Form (S.P.F. # 4) - Effective September 1, 2007
06/14/07

01-2007:  Determining Years of Driving Record Following a Lapse in Automobile Insurance Coverage

01/10/07
08-2005:  Automobile Insurance Update - As part of our ongoing review of the process and requirements for diagnosing, treating and making claims under automobile insurance regulations, this Information Bulletin highlights important changes and reminders.
11/10/05
07-2005: Superintendent of Insurance Bulletin -->
- New Automobile Insurance Application Form (SAF No. 1) approved for use in Alberta, effective January 1, 2006 -->
07/22/05

06-2005:  Adverse Contractual Action Regulation (and Automobile Insurance Motor Vehicle Inspection Report Form, to be completed by a licensed mechanic if the vehicle is 12 years or older).

pdf

06/15/05

05-2005:  Equalization of Automobile Insurance Rating Programs
05/12/05
02-2005: Diagnosis & Treatment Protocol Forms; Injury Management Consultant (IMC); Differences in Diagnosis; Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD); Number of Treatment Visits
03/16/05
01-2005: Notice of Fees & Disbursements for services related to the diagnostic & treatment protocols regulation & the minor injury regulation
01/17/05

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ARCHIVED Superintendent of Insurance Bulletins and Notices

These are provided for information only as they are no longer in effect.

Bulletin / Notice No. and Title
pdf
Released
mm/dd/yy

01-2011:  Minor Injury Regulation amendment - effective January 1, 2011 - replaced by 04-2011 effective January 1, 2012

01/04/11

04-2009:  Minor Injury Regulation amendment - effective January 1, 2010 - replaced by 01/2011 effective January 1, 2011

12/16/09
01-2009:  Minor Injury Regulation amendment - effective January 1, 2009 - replaced by 04/2009 effective January 1, 2010
02/13/09

03-2008:  Notice of Fees & Disbursements for Physical Therapy Services under the Insurance Act - Effective June 1, 2008 to July 31, 2009 - replaced by 03/2009 effective August 1, 2009

05/26/08

02-2008:  Notice of Fees & Disbursements for Chiropractic Services under the Insurance Act - Effective June 1, 2008 to July 31, 2009 - replaced by 02/2009 effective August 1, 2009

05/26/08
05-2007:  Minor Injury Regulation Amount - effective January 1, 2008 - replaced by 01/2009 effective January 1, 2009
12/03/07
03-2007:  Notice of Fees & Disbursements for Physical Therapy Services under the Insurance Act - effective June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008 - replaced by 03/2008 effective June 1, 2008
03/30/07

02-2007:  Notice of Fees & Disbursements for Chiropractic Services under the Insurance Act - effective June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008 - replaced by 02/2008 effective June 1, 2008

03/30/07

01-2006:  Minor Injury Regulation amendment - amount effective January 1, 2007 - replaced by 05/2007 effective January 1, 2008

11/20/06
04-2005:  Notice of Fees & Disbursements for Chiropractic Services under the Insurance Act - effective April 14, 2005 to May 31, 2007 - replaced by 02/2008 effective June 1, 2008
04/08/05

03-2005:  Notice of Fees & Disbursements for Physical Therapy Services under the Insurance Act - effective April 14, 2005 to May 31, 2007 - replaced by 03/2008 effective June 1, 2008

04/08/05

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Page last updated:  May 16, 2013