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 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.IBC: Spot these five common insurance fraud scams3/3/2020 | Resources | NationalMarch 3, 2020 (Toronto) – At the kick-off to Fraud Prevention Month, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) advised the public to watch out for insurance fraud scams. Call 1-877-IBC-TIPS (422-8477) to report insurance fraudClimate adaptation estimated to cost municipalities $5.3 billion annually2/27/2020 | Resources | NationalFebruary 26, 2020 (TORONTO) – The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released a report entitled Investing in Canada's Future: The Cost of Climate Adaptation at the Local Level.Insurance Bureau of Canada Launches Commercial Task Force2/10/2020 | Resources | NationalFebruary 10, 2020 (TORONTO) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is launching the National Commercial Insurance Task Force to examine how this is impacting Canadian companies and consumers. IBC and CANATICS combine efforts to fight fraud2/3/2020 | Resources | NationalFEBRUARY 3, 2020 (TORONTO) – The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) Board of Directors agreed to create an industry advisory group to lead the development of a strategy to ensure a smooth transition of anti-fraud services to a single entity.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.IBC Applauds Manitoba Government Investment in Emergency Response Efforts11/26/2019 | Resources | mbNovember 26, 2019 (Edmonton) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) commends the Manitoba government for providing new funding to help protect communities in emergency situations. Insurance Bureau of Canada Advice and Information Following Manitoba Storm10/15/2019 | Resources | mbOctober 15, 2019 (Edmonton) – In the aftermath of the snow and windstorm that hammered Manitoba over the weekend, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reaching out with tips and advice for those affected.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 adaptation18250 Previous 12345 Next