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​​On behalf of its members, IBC works to increase the understanding of breaking and current news regarding home, auto and business insurance. IBC produces regular opinion and editorial content (op-eds) for the media.​

For permission to reproduce IBC content, confirm facts or book an interview, please contact a member of IBC’s media relations team or complete a Media Request Form.

Media Relations

For media inquiries during regular business hours, contact:

 

Vanessa Barrasa
Manager, Media Relations
Tel: 416-362-2031 ext. 4312
Email: vbarrasa@ibc.ca

Anne Morin
Media Relations
(French and English language, Quebec region only)
Office: 514-288-1563, ext. 2229
Email: amorin@bac-quebec.qc.ca

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Many small businesses vulnerable to cyber attacks
10/5/2021 | Resources | National
October 5, 2021 (Toronto) – Despite the increased threat of cyber attacks during the pandemic, almost half of Canadian small businesses surveyed say they do not allocate any portion of their annual operating budget to cyber security.
IBC transfers its investigative services to Équité
9/27/2021 | Resources | National
September 27, 2021 (TORONTO) – Insurance Bureau of Canada's (IBC's) Board of Directors has approved the transfer of its Investigative Services (IS) division to Équité Association
Prairie Storms cause $120 million in insured damage
9/23/2021 | Resources | ab sk mb
September 23, 2021 (EDMONTON) – Two storms this summer across Alberta and Saskatchewan caused a total of $120 million in insured damage.
Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement following Liberal Party of Canada’s Announcement on Climate Resilience
8/18/2021 | Resources | National
August 18, 2021 (OTTAWA): Justin Trudeau announced that, if re-elected, his government will build on the success of the EnerGuide home rating system for energy efficiency by developing a companion approach for scoring the climate resilience of our homes
Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement following Federal Government’s National Adaptation Strategy Consultation Report
8/11/2021 | Resources | National
August 11, 2021 (OTTAWA): On Monday, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a dire ‘code red for humanity’ warning that, due to past inaction, extreme weather will only get worse.
Calgary hailstorm causes $247 million in insured damage
8/4/2021 | Resources | ab
August 4, 2021 (EDMONTON) – The hail, rain, and windstorm that hit Calgary on July 2 caused $247 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).
Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement following Federal Government's Launch of New Intake for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
7/20/2021 | Resources | National
July 20, 2021 (OTTAWA) – Today the federal government launched a new intake for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF).
IBC deploys Virtual Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion to assist in Southern Alberta
7/9/2021 | Resources | ab
July 9, 2021 (EDMONTON) – Following the major hailstorm in Calgary and the surrounding area, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has deployed its Virtual Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion (CAMP) to assist affected residents.
Adapt now or pay later: Pan-Canadian coalition pushes for action on climate resilience
6/28/2021 | Resources | National
June 28, 2021 (TORONTO) – A new coalition believes that Canada has the opportunity to better protect people from the growing effects of climate change and help communities prepare...
Allstate's Ryan Michel appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for Insurance Bureau of Canada
6/16/2021 | Resources | National
June 16, 2021 (TORONTO) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected Ryan Michel as its Chair.
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