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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.

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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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10th Annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut Success!
10/21/2021 | Resources | bc
October 21, 2021 (Vancouver) – Today, over 730,000 British Columbians participated in Canada's largest earthquake drill during the 10th annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut (ShakeOutBC).
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
White Rock Lake wildfire causes $77 million in insured damage
9/23/2021 | Resources | bc
​September 23, 2021 (VANCOUVER) – The wildfire in White Rock Lake, British Columbia, that started on August 2 is now estimated to have caused $77 million in insured damage...
Wildfires in British Columbia: Insurance information on additional living expenses to affected residents
8/24/2021 | Resources | bc
August 24, 2021 (VANCOUVER) – With wildfires continuing to threaten communities across British Columbia, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding British Columbians of the insurance supports available to them when forced outside of their homes.
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.
Lytton wildfire causes $78 million in insured damage
8/4/2021 | Resources | bc
August 4, 2021 (VANCOUVER) – The wildfire that devastated Lytton, British Columbia, on June 30 is now estimated to have caused $78 million in insured damage...
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).
Wildfires in British Columbia: IBC provides insurance information to affected residents – Safety remains first priority
7/2/2021 | Resources | bc
July 2, 2021 (VANCOUVER) – As more and more communities in British Columbia are being threatened by wildfire, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reaching out with information and advice.
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