The government plans to create an independent body to allow those injured in traffic accidents the ability to appeal decisions made by insurers.

Good driver rates won’t apply for drivers who switch insurance companies.

Based on government-commissioned reports, the changes could lead to the loss of between 650 and 800 legal support jobs.

Jackie Halpern, spokesperson for the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, said in a statement the policy decision will be a loss for consumers and a win for insurance companies.

“We believe this policy will result in the worst of all outcomes: Albertans will pay more in premiums only to receive fewer consumer protections and lose their rights to challenge insurance companies in court,” Halpern said.

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