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Media Releases 2009

December

Costly lessons from 2009: Insurance Bureau of Canada announces year's costliest extreme weather events - Canadians must adapt to climate change -> December 22, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada reminds British Columbians to prepare their homes for severe winter weather -> December 11, 2009

Auto thefts down, organized crime involvement up: List of top ten stolen vehicles highlights need for renewed efforts to combat auto theft and export of stolen vehicles -> December 9, 2009

November

Insurance Bureau of Canada reminds British Columbia residents to protect their belongings: Overland flooding not covered by insurance
-> November 17, 2009

(Halifax) Plan for a safe ride home this holiday season Operation Red Nose - Call us, we'll drive you in your own car for free
-> November 12, 2009

(Moncton) Plan for a safe ride home this holiday season Operation Red Nose - Call us, we'll drive you in your own car for free
-> November 11, 2009

(Fredericton) Plan for a safe ride home this holiday season Operation Red Nose - Call us, we'll drive you in your own car for free
-> November 11, 2009

Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and Insurance Bureau of Canada Encourage Citizens to "Lock It or Lose It" -> November 5, 2009

Plan for a safe ride home this holiday season Operation Red Nose - Call us, we'll drive you in your own car for free -> November 4, 2009

Consumers are the real winners today: Government announces results of five-year auto insurance review -> November 2, 2009

October

2010 Winter Games around the corner: Insurance Bureau of Canada reminds BC homeowners accommodating guests to check their coverage -> October 29, 2009

Ontario's new distracted driving bill takes effect: Insurers offer tips for drivers -> October 22, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada supports BC cellphone ban
-> October 22, 2009

Insurance industry applauds stricter standards for booster and car seats -> October 16, 2009

September

BC government can stimulate economy by focusing on climate change, tax relief - IBC -> September 29, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada urges Parliament to finish its work on auto theft -> September 10, 2009

August

Insurers urge Ontario residents to check insurance coverage following yesterday's tornadoes -> August 21, 2009

Prepare before Hurricane Bill arrives -> August 21, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada urges Ontarians to protect themselves and their belongings from severe weather -> August 4, 2009

July

Insurers Responding Quickly to BC Fire Crisis - Consumers reminded wildfires covered by insurance -> July 20, 2009

June

Insurance Bureau of Canada calls on personal injury lawyers to end the uncertainty for Alberta drivers: Don’t appeal cap decision -> June 16, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada reminds B.C. homeowners: Make sure you’re covered before forest fires strike -> June 2, 2009

Be Smart. Be Safe. Tour hits the road to help Albertans lead safer lives, protect property, prepare for emergencies Award-winning initiative promotes safety with entertainment, prizes and family fun
-> June 2, 2009

May

Pilot project to measure how much rain barrels could help communities reduce stress on sewer infrastructure, help prevent basement flooding and conserve water - Wingham residents part of ground-breaking study -> May 27, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada sets record straight:  Auto insurance companies support changes that benefit consumers -> May 22, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada sets record straight: For every dollar spent on treatment of auto collision victims, another 60 cents goes to assessments -> May 15, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada's Emergency Preparedness Week message: Take inventory of your possessions -> May 7, 2009

2009 Auto Theft Export Summit showcases leading experts in the fight against Auto theft for export: Canadian Justice Minister Rob Nicholson speaking tomorrow -> May 6, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada urges Nova Scotia fire victims to contact insurance representatives -> May 1, 2009

April

Don Forgeron appointed new President and CEO of Insurance Bureau of Canada -> April 22, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada applauds federal government's plan to get tough on auto theft -> April 21, 2009

Challenging New Brunswick's auto insurance cap: Myth versus fact
-> April 20, 2009

March

Insurance Bureau of Canada reminds Manitoba residents to protect their belongings: Overland flooding not covered by insurance -> March 25, 2009

Wingham chosen for innovative pilot project to reduce sewer overflows and conserve water - IBC to roll out 1,000 free rain barrels to Wingham homeowners -> March 16, 2009

Small businesses, big ideas: Insurance Bureau of Canada congratulates winners of Business Plan Contest -> March 13, 2009

February

Insurance Bureau of Canada donates $150,000 to Brain Injury Association of Canada -> February 3, 2009

January

Insurance Bureau of Canada reminds BC homeowners accommodating guests in 2010 to check coverage with insurance representatives  -> January 23, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada to homeowners under blackout: Stay safe, check your coverage -> January 16, 2009

Insurance Bureau of Canada issues preliminary report on costs of BC storms -> January 9, 2009

Commercial insurance consumers report improved insurance availability -> January 8, 2009