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IBC and BC REALTORS® Remind Homeowners of the Importance of Insurance When Buying or Selling a Home
5/7/2019 | Resources | bc
May 7, 2019 (VANCOUVER) – Ahead of this year’s wildfire season, Insurance Bureau of Canada and the BC Real Estate Association remind British Columbians about the important role that home insurance plays in protecting homeowners.
During Emergency Preparedness Week: Protect yourself and your property from severe weather
5/6/2019 | Resources | National
May 6, 2019 (TORONTO) – Across Canada, severe weather is on the rise. Currently in Eastern Canada, many are suffering the devastating effects of spring flooding.
Canada’s Changing Climate Report Confirms Increase in Extreme Rainfall
4/2/2019 | Resources | National
April 2, 2019 (OTTAWA) – Today, the Government of Canada released Canada’s Changing Climate Report. This first report, part of the government’s Canada in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action, provides...
IBC Applauds Governments for Investment in Flood Mitigation
3/27/2019 | Resources | National
March 26, 2019 (OTTAWA) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) congratulates the federal government, along with the City of Toronto, Regional Municipality of York, Corporation of the City of Markham and the City of Vaughan...
Same Auto Insurance, Higher Price: BC Drivers Pay Much More than Alberta Drivers
3/21/2019 | Resources | bc
March 21, 2019 (VANCOUVER) – On April 1, BC and Alberta will have substantially similar auto insurance systems. The key difference will be who sells auto insurance in each province and, as a result, BC drivers will continue to pay a lot more.
IBC Congratulates Federal Government on Budget 2019
3/20/2019 | Resources | National
March 20, 2019 – Insurance Bureau of Canada congratulates the federal government on the 2019 budget announcement that dedicates funding to help protect Canadians and their communities from the consequences of natural disasters.
Insurance crime: Fraud costs more than you think
3/4/2019 | Resources | National
March 4, 2019 (TORONTO) – Insurance crime costs us all, and there’s no better time to learn about the risks it poses than during Fraud Prevention Month.
Media Availability: Insurance Bureau of Canada President & CEO
2/5/2019 | Resources | National
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is hosting a luncheon for the home, car and business insurance industry on February 7 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Don Forgeron, President and CEO of IBC, will provide remarks during the luncheon.
BC Drivers Eager for More Choice in Auto Insurance
2/4/2019 | Resources | bc
February 4, 2019 (VANCOUVER) – In light of the recent challenges in British Columbia’s (BC’s) Crown auto insurance system, the province’s drivers have a clear message: They want more choice.
BC Storms Cause $37 Million in Insured Damage
1/16/2019 | Resources | bc
January 16, 2019 (VANCOUVER) –Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reports that the windstorms that battered the southern coast of BC on December 20 caused over $37 million in insured damage to homes, businesses and vehicles.
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