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Media Releases 2007

December

Honda Civics again at top of Canada’s Top Ten Stolen Vehicles list: List illustrates new trends in organized auto theft -> December 19, 2007

November

New IBC head calls for improved regulation of insurance industry to better protect Canadians in ever-riskier world -> November 14, 2007

Winter storm season is here. Insurers ask: Are you ready?
-> November 13, 2007

September

Be Smart. Be Safe. injury prevention program making a stop at the Newfoundland & Labrador Safety Council’s Health & Safety Conference -> September 25, 2007

Insurance claims resulting from tropical storms in August expected to reach over $5.8 million, Consumers reminded overland flooding not covered by insurance -> September 12, 2007

August

Insurers welcome enhancements to Ontario’s novice driver education system -> August 31, 2007

Auto insurance reforms in Ontario, Alberta and Atlantic Canada deliver $6.8 billion in savings
-> August 16, 2007

Insurance Bureau of Canada urges residents of Newfoundland and Labrador to check their insurance coverage following tropical storm
-> August 2, 2007

July

Edmonton fire victims urged to speak to insurance representatives
-> July 23, 2007

Stan Griffin, IBC President and CEO, announces retirement
-> July 19, 2007

Vehicle Manufacturers announce plan to install National Standard of Canada (CAN/ULC-S338-98) anti-theft vehicle immobilizers in all new 2008 automobiles -> July 10, 2007

With more than 2,000 wildfires each year, B.C. homeowners advised: check your insurance coverage now - Don't wait until fire is roaring down the hill -> July 9, 2007

June

Be Smart. Be Safe. tour hits the road to deliver water and road safety messages to more than 30 Nova Scotia communities this summer
-> June 27, 2007

Manitobans urged to check insurance policies following weekend tornadoes
-> June 25, 2007

Insurance claims expected to reach over $40 million after severe storm in Calgary last week. Consumers reminded overland flooding not covered by insurance, urged to be patient during claims process
-> June 13, 2007

Legislation brings more auto insurance options for British Columbians
-> June 01, 2007

May

D.U.M.B. Struck Tour 2007 hits the road. Insurance Bureau of Canada takes driver distraction simulators across Ontario this summer to help combat distracted driving
-> May 24, 2007

Magic with a message - D.U.M.B. Car draws crowd at Harbourfront -
students persuade distracted drivers to change their ways
-> May 19, 2007

Second Annual Fatigue Impairment Awareness Day - Road safety experts meet to explore solutions to driver fatigue -> May 16, 2007

April

Insurance Bureau of Canada reminds B.C. residents to protect their belongings: Overland flooding not covered by insurance -> April 30, 2007

Progress Report on Commercial Insurance in Atlantic Canada Education and Communication Among Accomplishments -> April 30, 2007

Insurance Bureau of Canada urges federal MPs to toughen punishment for auto theft -> April 26, 2007

Canada’s home, car and business insurers and the RCMP form partnership to educate public about the need to buckle up - Unique education tool a first for New Brunswick -> April 26, 2007

IBC donates $500,000 to fund research at Western to build safer homes - Claims from natural disasters doubling every five to seven years -> April 16, 2007

March

Insurance Bureau of Canada applauds changes to graduated driver licensing -> March 30, 2007

BC Spring Cleaning: Insurers estimate winter storm claims will exceed $135 million -> March 21, 2007

Insurance Bureau of Canada holds dramatic ice rescue demo in Red Deer and supports fire department’s water rescue efforts
-> March 4, 2007

Insurance Bureau of Canada hosts ice rescue demo at Lake Summerside - Safety expert plunges into icy water to teach survival tips -> March 3, 2007

February

IBC holds ice rescue demo at Henderson Lake
and supports Lethbridge Fire Department’s water rescue efforts -> February 4, 2007

IBC holds ice rescue demo in Calgary and supports fire department’s water rescue efforts -> February 3, 2007

January

“The Ice Man Cometh” to Nathan Phillips Square with an important safety message:  Ice is never 100% safe! -> January 20, 2007

What are you doing behind the wheel?
Canada’s home, car and business insurers aim to change the behaviour of drivers -> January 11, 2007

Ontario - Insurers applaud Operation Red Nose volunteers for helping more than 10,000 holiday partiers get home safely -> January 8, 2007

New Brunswick - Insurers applaud Operation Red Nose volunteers for helping more than 1,900 holiday partiers get home safely -> January 8, 2007

Nova Scotia - Insurers applaud Operation Red Nose volunteers for helping more than 1,239 holiday partiers get home safely -> January 8, 2007