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IBC to hire risk manager to assist condominium corporations
1/7/2020 | Resources | ab
January 7, 2020 (Edmonton) – To address issues that have arisen in the commercial insurance market, and especially in condominium insurance in Alberta, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) will be engaging an expert in risk management to assist
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) Applauds Government on Auto Insurance Review
12/18/2019 | Resources | ab
December 18, 2019 (EDMONTON) – Today, the Alberta government announced the creation of an advisory committee that will review options to fix the auto insurance system. The advisory committee will report back to the government in the spring 2020.
Tech-savvy Thieves Don’t Need Your Keys
12/3/2019 | Resources | National
December 3, 2019 (TORONTO) – While the technology in our vehicles continues to evolve, so do sophisticated auto thieves who are using technology to bypass security systems and electronically gain access to Canadians' vehicles.
Using Richer Cross-Sector Data to Better Evaluate Flood Risk
10/1/2019 | Resources | National
October 1, 2019 (Ottawa) – A new study released today highlights the potential to improve the accuracy of flood hazard maps by incorporating richer data.
New report shows urgent need for climate adaptation investment
9/26/2019 | Resources | National
September 26, 2019 (OTTAWA) – The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) today released striking new data demonstrating the urgent need for new investments in local climate adaptation
Small Businesses in Canada Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
9/25/2019 | Resources | National
September 25, 2019 (TORONTO) – October is both Cyber Awareness and Small Business Month and Insurance Bureau of Canada has completed new polling on these topics.
Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Storms Cause over $130 Million in Insured Damage
9/12/2019 | Resources | ab sk mb
September 12, 2019 (EDMONTON) – The severe storms that hit Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba from July 13 to 15, and 30 2019 caused over $130 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).
IBC Joins the GCA in Urgent Call for Adaptation
9/10/2019 | Resources | National
Insurance Bureau of Canada congratulates the Global Commission on Adaptation on its flagship report, Adapt Now: A Global Call for Leadership on Climate Resilience, which is a clear call to action to all nations to adapt now, boldly and fairly.
Edmonton Hailstorm Causes $90 million in Insured Damages
8/27/2019 | Resources | ab
August 27, 2019 (EDMONTON) – The hailstorm that took place on August 2, 2019 in the Edmonton area caused an estimated $90 million in insured damages, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification (CatIQ) Inc.
IBC Applauds Alberta Government Investment in Flood Mitigation
8/22/2019 | Resources | ab
August 22, 2019 (EDMONTON) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) commends the Alberta government for providing new funding to help protect communities in southern Alberta from the impacts of flooding.
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