http://www.ibc.ca/ RSS Feed www.ibc.ca Copyright 2013 Insurance Bureau of Canada http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/05-17-2013.asp May 17, 2013 (Halifax) -- Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the national trade association for Canada’s private home, car and business insurers, has announced the promotion and appointment of Amanda Dean as Regional Vice President, Atlantic Canada... Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/05-09-2013.asp Fredericton, NB - May 9, 2013 - Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) will work with the government and the insurance industry to ensure smooth implementation of the changes to the minor injury damages cap for New Brunswickers... Thu, 9 May 2013 10:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/05-08-2013.asp MAY 8, 2013 (TORONTO) – It's Emergency Preparedness Week and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is helping Canadians better prepare for severe weather should disaster strike... Wed, 8 May 2013 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/Ontario_Budget/05-02-2013.asp May 2, 2013 (Toronto) – Linking cost reductions with lower premiums is the only way to ensure a viable auto insurance product in Ontario, according to Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).... Thu, 2 May 2013 18:20:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/04-30-2013.asp APRIL 30, 2013 (Toronto) – The government’s plan to target a 15% rate reduction will only work if appropriate reforms consistent with the scope of reductions are in place, says Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/04-23-2013.asp TORONTO - April 23, 2013 – Several central Ontario cottage-country communities are on high alert for increased flooding as water levels remain higher than they have been for decades. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reminds homeowners to take measures to protect themselves and their belongings.... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:55:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/04-12-2013.asp APRIL 12, 2013 (TORONTO) - Reports released today by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) show that auto insurers had marginal net returns in 2011 and 2012 after recovering from a severe loss situation prior to 2010 reforms... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/04-10-2013.asp APRIL 10, 2013 (TORONTO) – With spring underway, it’s a time when many Canadians start looking for a new home or thinking about renovations... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/04-08-2013.asp APRIL 8, 2013 (OTTAWA) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) today congratulated the federal government for the passing of Bill C-28, the Financial Literacy Leader Act, into law... Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/04-05-2013.asp Stratford, PEI – April 5, 2013 – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) launches the second phase of the Atlantic Rain Barrel Project with the Town of Stratford, Prince Edward Island tomorrow... Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/04-04-2013.asp WINNIPEG – April 4, 2013 – Manitoba and Saskatchewan are on high alert for increased spring flooding potential on the Red, Souris, Pembina, Assiniboine, Saskatchewan and Qu’Appelle rivers, and in the Interlake... Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:40:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/03-27-2013.asp MARCH 27, 2013 (TORONTO) – MPPs at Queen’s Park are debating a motion that calls for a 15% gradual reduction in auto insurance rates. The Government has indicated it plans to support the motion, and has also said it recognizes that reducing costs is the key to reducing premiums... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:40:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/03-22-2013.asp MARCH 22, 2013 (Toronto) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has been cited by Water Canada magazine for the innovative development of its Municipal Risk Assessment Tool (MRAT). MRAT combines insurance claims data, detailed information about municipal infrastructure and climate modeling to predict where there are vulnerabilities in systems that could lead to millions of dollars in sewer backup damage to homes and businesses... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/03-21-2013.asp March 21, 2013 (Toronto) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) applauds the Federal Government on its long-term commitment to infrastructure funding in the 2013 Federal Budget... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:40:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/03-20-2013.asp MARCH 20, 2013 (TORONTO) – Auto insurance is a hot topic of conversation these days in Toronto and the surrounding area. Whether it’s about the cost of car insurance or how the current system doesn’t work -- it’s Time to Talk... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/03-18-2013.asp MARCH 18, 2013 (TORONTO) –It’s Canada Water Week, a week-long celebration of water across the country. While fresh, abundant water is an important resource in our lives, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reminds Canadians that water damage to your property can result in expensive repair bills and ruin priceless valuables... Fri, 18 Mar 2013 10:15:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/03-15-2013.asp MARCH 15, 2013 (TORONTO) – A 15 month jail sentence was handed out today for a tow truck driver - the last to be sentenced in the Project 92 case , a staged collision ring that operated across the Greater Toronto Area... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:15:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/03-08-2013.asp MARCH 8, 2013 (TORONTO) –Daylight Saving Time is upon most Canadians this weekend which takes effect at 2:00 am this Sunday, March 10, 2013. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) wants to remind you to take your time to adjust as we “spring forward” keeping road and home safety top of mind... Fri, 8 Mar 2013 09:15:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/03-07-2013.asp TORONTO - March 7, 2013 - It’s amazing the lengths to which some people will go to cheat their insurance company. Some of the weird and wacky things they do to make false insurance claims are funny – and just plain dumb! But fraud is no laughing matter... Thu, 7 Mar 2013 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/03-06-2013.asp TORONTO – March 6, 2013 – Take the time. Report the crime. That’s the message to consumers from Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) during Fraud Prevention Month... Wed, 6 Mar 2013 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/BC-03-01-2013.asp British Columbia – March 1, 2013: The top small businesses in B.C. were announced last night as the winners of the Successful You Awards Contest, hosted by Small Business BC... Fri, 1 Mar 2013 13:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/02-28b-2013.asp February 28, 2013 (Toronto) -- Insurance CEOs are meeting tomorrow with NDP Leader Andrea Horwath to secure support for the industry’s plan to reduce auto insurance rates in Ontario.. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:15:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/02-28-2013.asp TORONTO – February 28, 2013 – March is Fraud Prevention Month, and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is encouraging Canadians to join the fight by learning how to identify and report insurance fraud... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:15:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/02-19-2013.asp February 19, 2013 (Toronto) Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) welcomed today’s commitment from the Ontario government to continue implementing the recommendations of the Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force... Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:20:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/02-12-2013.asp February 12, 2013 (Toronto) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) today brought together key stakeholders from both the U.S. and Canada for an educational, non-partisan symposium in Toronto about Usage-Based Insurance (UBI)... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:30:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/02-07-2013.asp HALIFAX – February 7, 2013 – Winter is hard on houses. But you can reduce your risk of property damage from the hazards of cold weather with these home maintenance tips from Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)... Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/02-04-2013.asp FEBRUARY 4, 2013 (TORONTO) –Today Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath announced a list of priorities she has for new Premier Kathleen Wynne... Mon, 4 Feb 2013 14:40:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/BC-01-30-2013.asp British Columbia - January 30, 2013: The top five small businesses in British Columbia were announced today as part of Small Business BC’s Successful You Awards Contest... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/01-24-2013.asp January 24, 2013 (TORONTO) – According to a new study, “Property and Casualty Insurance Industry in Ontario - Economic Benefits across the Province”, prepared for Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) by Jupia Consultants Inc., Ontario’s insurance industry remains a key sector to the province’s financial health... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:13:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/01-23-2013.asp Toronto, ON – January 23, 2013 – Driving can be daunting during the winter months. All the slippery roads, black ice, snow and slush can cause great frustration and anxiety for a driver... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/01-22-2013.asp Toronto, ON – January 22, 2013 – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) congratulates the Ontario government on its most recent efforts to tackle auto insurance fraud. Late yesterday the government announced that it would be introducing new regulatory amendments aimed at making insurers, consumers and health care providers more accountable when dealing with claims as a result of motor vehicle accidents... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:15:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/01-17-2013.asp Toronto, ON – January 17, 2012 – Insurance Bureau of Canada congratulates Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) for laying 84 charges under the insurance act in connection with false insurance claims submitted to auto insurers. Two Toronto area clinics and four individuals face charges... Wed, 17 Jan 2013 14:35:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/01-14-2013.asp Toronto, ON – January 14, 2012 – This is Crime Stoppers Month and while traditionally you’re probably thinking of crimes such as assaults, robbery or drug offenses, at Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the number one crime is insurance fraud... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:12:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2013/01-03-2013.asp January 3, 2013 (TORONTO) –The beginning of a brand new year is the best time to review your home or tenant’s insurance policy to be sure you have enough coverage, especially if you recently received any big-ticket gifts... Thu, 3 Jan 2013 11:15:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2012/12-18-2012.asp DECEMBER 18, 2012 (TORONTO) – "Today's announcement marks a significant step in the fight against insurance fraud," says Rick Dubin, Vice President, Investigative Services, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:45:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2012/12-17-2012.asp December 17, 2012 (Toronto) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) supports the Ontario Government's announcement that it is increasing support for critical road, bridge, water and wastewater projects under its Municipal Infrastructure Strategy... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:30:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2012/BC-12-13-2012.asp Vancouver, BC – December 13, 2012: The BC public has voted and the top ten best small businesses in the province were announced this morning as part of Small Business BC’s Successful You Awards Contest (SYA)... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:05:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2012/12-13-2012.asp Toronto, ON – December 13, 2012 –Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released today its annual list of the top 10 most frequently stolen vehicles in Canada... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:30:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2012/12-10-2012.asp Toronto -December 10, 2012 – For the third time in the last four years, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reports that the estimated insured damage caused by severe weather across Canada has topped $1 billion... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:00:00 http://www.ibc.ca/en/Media_Centre/News_Releases/2012/12-03-2012.asp December 3, 2012 – "It's a massive disservice to his constituents in Brampton and to Ontarians in general when NDP Consumer Critic Jagmeet Singh cherry picks his facts and uses them to base his argument and conclusions," said Ralph Palumbo, vice president of Ontario for Insurance Bureau of Canada... Mon, 3 Dec 2012 15:40:00