Media Releases Read some of our recent news releases. Each year, IBC responds to more than 700 requests from the media for information and interviews. IBC works to increase Canadians’ understanding of the home, auto and business insurance industry.To book an interview with an IBC spokesperson, please contact a member of our media relations team or complete a Media Request Form. For media inquiries during regular business hours, contact:Brett WeltmenManager, Media RelationsEmail: bweltman@ibc.ca Anne MorinMedia Relations (French and English language, Quebec region only)Email: amorin@bac-quebec.qc.ca For all other inquiries, please visit Contact Us to reach an IBC representative. FilterSelect Region Canada Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Northwest Territories Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon All Regions Select Section About Us Auto Business Disaster Home IBC Advantage Insurance 101 Legal Members Resources The Future All Categories Media Releases SortDateTitleDescriptionCat.Reg.Travelers Canada's Heather Masterson elected Board Chair of Insurance Bureau of Canada7/28/2022 | Resources | NationalJuly 28, 2022 (Toronto) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected Heather Masterson as its Chair. Ms. Masterson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Travelers Canada.IBC welcomes Tokio Marine Canada Ltd. to its industry association7/15/2022 | Resources | NationalInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is proud to announce that Tokio Marine Canada Ltd. (TMCAN) has joined its membership, which represents the vast majority of P&C insurers in Canada.Lytton, BC: Debris removal underway as one-year anniversary of wildfire approaches6/28/2022 | Resources | bcJune 28, 2022 (VANCOUVER): This week marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating and tragic wildfire that swept through the Village of Lytton on June 30, 2021.Don Forgeron Announces Retirement from Insurance Bureau of Canada6/23/2022 | Resources | NationalJune 23, 2022 (Toronto) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) announced today that after 28 years of service, Don Forgeron will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the IBC Board of Directors.Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement: B.C. government’s Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy6/20/2022 | Resources | bcJune 20, 2022 (Vancouver) – Today, the BC government released its new Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy, which includes new investment for improved floodplain mapping...Insured Losses from 2021 Floods in BC Now $675 million6/15/2022 | Resources | bcJune 15, 2022 (Vancouver) – The devastating floods in southern British Columbia last fall are now estimated to have caused $675 million in insured damage, according to new estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). IBC welcomes SE Mutual Insurance and Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance to its industry association3/29/2022 | Resources | NationalInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is proud to announce that two companies, SE Mutual Insurance and Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance (SMI), have joined its membership, which represents the vast majority of P&C insurers in Canada.Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement: Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation’s report, Treading Water: Impact of Catastrophic Flooding on Canada’s Housing Market2/15/2022 | Resources | NationalFebruary 15, 2022 (OTTAWA) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) commends the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation for the release of its report Treading Water: Impact of Catastrophic Flooding on Canada's Housing Market.IBC welcomes AIG to its industry association1/24/2022 | Resources | NationalInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is proud to announce that AIG Insurance Company of Canada (AIG) has joined its membership, which represents the vast majority of P&C insurers in Canada.Severe Weather in 2021 Caused $2.1 Billion in Insured Damage1/18/2022 | Resources | NationalJanuary 18, 2022 (TORONTO) – Severe weather across Canada continues to highlight the financial costs of a changing climate to both insurers and taxpayers. Insured damage for severe weather events across Canada reached $2.1 billion last year...29350 1234 Next Related ServicesOp-edOn 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.Fraud AlertsIBC issues fraud alerts to inform consumers about scams. Fake policies and non-existent insurance companies can put you and your insured property at risk.SpeechesAt events across Canada, IBC insurance experts share their knowledge by speaking on everything from severe weather to property and casualty coverage. IBC also regularly hosts public and industry events to relay news about the home, auto and business insurance industry. Media RequestsOn behalf of its members, IBC works to increase Canadians’ understanding of home, auto and business insurance. From timely news releases and op-eds, to fraud alerts, bulletins, speeches, blogs and more, IBC’s publications are recognized as a key source of Canadian insurance industry information. Useful LinksAbout UsInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, auto and business insurers. Its member companies represent 90% of the Canadian property and casualty (P&C) insurance market. Contact UsIBC has consumer information centres in each of its regional offices to address your specific questions. If IBC’s information officers do not know the answers to your questions, they will direct you to someone who does. Vision and MandateConsumers and governments trust, value and support the private property and casualty insurance industry, and its products and services.