Left Navigation Op-eds 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 RelationsFor media inquiries during regular business hours, contact: Vanessa BarrasaManager, Media RelationsTel: 416-362-2031 ext. 4312Email: vbarrasa@ibc.caAnne MorinMedia Relations (French and English language, Quebec region only)Office: 514-288-1563, ext. 2229Email: amorin@bac-quebec.qc.ca For urgent media inquiries Steve KeeDirector, Media RelationsOffice: 416-362-2031 ext. 4387Cell: 416-841-5669 Email: skee@ibc.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.Severe Weather Caused $1.3 Billion in Insured Damage in 20191/21/2020 | Resources | NationalJanuary 21, 2020 (TORONTO) – Insured damage for these severe weather events reached $1.3 billion last year, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. Tech-savvy Thieves Don’t Need Your Keys12/3/2019 | Resources | NationalDecember 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.Independent Contractors and Businesses Association Joins Campaign to End ICBC’s Monopoly10/23/2019 | Resources | bcOctober 23, 2019 (Vancouver, BC) – Driving Choice is pleased to announce that the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association has joined as a partner in the campaign calling for more choice and competition in car insurance in BCOver 1 Million Participated in the Great BC ShakeOut10/18/2019 | Resources | bcOctober 18, 2019 (Vancouver) – Yesterday, a record 1 million British Columbians participated in the 2019 Great British Columbia (BC) ShakeOut, joining over 66 million people around the world. That tops last year's record of 913,000 participants. “Hold on” for this year’s Great BC ShakeOut – Nearly 1 million registered!10/17/2019 | Resources | bcOctober 17, 2019 (VANCOUVER) – Join almost a million British Columbians as they "Drop, Cover and Hold On" during the 2019 Great British Columbia (BC) ShakeOut. Canadian Federation of Independent Business joins Driving Choice campaign10/8/2019 | Resources | bcDriving Choice is pleased to announce that the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has joined as a partner of the campaign calling for more choice and competition in auto insurance in British Columbia (BC). Using Richer Cross-Sector Data to Better Evaluate Flood Risk10/1/2019 | Resources | NationalOctober 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 investment9/26/2019 | Resources | NationalSeptember 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 adaptationSmall Businesses in Canada Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks9/25/2019 | Resources | NationalSeptember 25, 2019 (TORONTO) – October is both Cyber Awareness and Small Business Month and Insurance Bureau of Canada has completed new polling on these topics. “Driving Choice” Gives BC Drivers a Voice to Demand More Choice in Auto Insurance9/19/2019 | Resources | bcSeptember 19, 2019 (VANCOUVER) – Today, a new campaign called "Driving Choice," has been launched to provide British Columbians with a voice to demand more choice in auto insurance.23750 1234 Next