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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.​

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Media Relations

For media inquiries during regular business hours, contact:

 

Brett Weltman
Manager, Media Relations
Email: bweltman@ibc.ca

Anne Morin
Media Relations (French and English language, Quebec region only)
Email: amorin@bac-quebec.qc.ca


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Insurance Bureau of Canada Responds to New GFIA Report on Global Protection Gaps
3/14/2023 | Resources | National
March 14, 2023 (TORONTO) – A new report released today by the GFIA underscores the need for governments and the private sector to collaborate more closely to address threats of Canadians by natural catastrophes.
Opinion: It's time to invest in a national flood insurance program
3/8/2023 | Resources | National
Canada is becoming a riskier and more dangerous place to live. That's not an opinion – it's a fact.
Insurance Bureau of Canada statement: IBC applauds federal support for BC’s disaster recovery, urges action on a national flood insurance program
2/23/2023 | Resources | bc
February 23, 2023 (VANCOUVER) – Today, the federal government announced a second advanced payment of over $550 million for British Columbia through DFAA program, to assist with recovery costs associated with the 2021 BC Floods.
IBC welcomes its new President & CEO, Celyeste Power
1/31/2023 | Resources | National
January 31, 2023 (TORONTO) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is proud to welcome Celyeste Power as its new President and CEO. Power's appointment was announced in November of 2022, and her tenure officially began on January 1.
Fact Check: Flawed methodology used in ICBC auto insurance report
1/24/2023 | Resources | ab bc
On December 8, 2022, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) released findings from a new report by Ernst & Young (EY) that suggests that BC drivers...
Severe Weather in 2022 Caused $3.1 Billion in Insured Damage – making it the 3rd Worst Year for Insured Damage in Canadian History
1/18/2023 | Resources | National
January 18, 2023 (TORONTO) – Nationally, insured damage for severe weather events reached $3.1 billion last year, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).
ICBC’s internal operating budget soars to over $1 billion
11/30/2022 | Resources | bc
November 30, 2022 (VANCOUVER) – Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) projects that its annual internal operating expenses – which support employee salaries, benefits and other costs – will grow to more than $1 billion next year.
Insurance Bureau of Canada statement: ICBC projects financial loss of $298 million
11/25/2022 | Resources | bc
November 25, 2022 (VANCOUVER) – In the Province of British Columbia's Second Quarterly Report released today, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is projected to record a financial loss of $298 million for the current year.
Insurance Bureau of Canada statement: Government of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy
11/24/2022 | Resources | National
November 24, 2022 (OTTAWA) – Today, the Government of Canada released its first-ever National Adaptation Strategy entitled, "Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy."
New polling shows British Columbians want more action on flood risk
11/14/2022 | Resources | bc
November 14, 2022 (VANCOUVER) – One year ago, a series of atmospheric rivers brought unprecedented rain to southwest British Columbia (BC).
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