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Read some of our recent news releases. Each year, IBC responds to more than 700 requests from the media for information and interviews. IBC works to increase Canadians’ understanding of the home, auto and business insurance industry.

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Only 34% of small and medium-sized business employees report receiving mandatory cyber security awareness training

9/22/2022 | Resources | National

September 22, 2022 (TORONTO) – New Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) research has found that small and medium-sized Canadian businesses have been slow to adapt to increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyber attacks.

IBC Cautions Residents in Atlantic Canada: Take steps to prepare for Hurricane Fiona

9/21/2022 | Resources | nb nl ns pe

September 21, 2022 (HALIFAX) – In anticipation of Hurricane Fiona, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is sharing the following tips and advice to help keep you, your family and property safe.

Canada One Step Closer to National Flood Insurance Program

8/30/2022 | Resources | National

August 30, 2022 (TORONTO) - New report highlights important opportunity to protect Canadians in high-risk flood areas through public-private partnership

Travelers Canada's Heather Masterson elected Board Chair of Insurance Bureau of Canada

7/28/2022 | Resources | National

July 28, 2022 (Toronto) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected Heather Masterson as its Chair. Ms. Masterson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Travelers Canada.

IBC welcomes Tokio Marine Canada Ltd. to its industry association

7/15/2022 | Resources | National

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is proud to announce that Tokio Marine Canada Ltd. (TMCAN) has joined its membership, which represents the vast majority of P&C insurers in Canada.

Don Forgeron Announces Retirement from Insurance Bureau of Canada

6/23/2022 | Resources | National

June 23, 2022 (Toronto) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) announced today that after 28 years of service, Don Forgeron will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the IBC Board of Directors.

IBC Reminds Residents in Atlantic Canada to Prepare for Heavy Rain and Wind

4/18/2022 | Resources | nb ns nl pe

April 18, 2022 (Halifax) – With Environment Canada predicting heavy rain and winds in Atlantic Canada this week, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is sharing the following tips and advice to help keep your family and property safe.

Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement: Temporarily removing RST from home insurance in Newfoundland and Labrador

4/7/2022 | Resources | nb ns nl pe

April 7, 2022 (Halifax): Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced plans to temporarily remove retail sales tax (RST) from home insurance in the province.

IBC welcomes SE Mutual Insurance and Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance to its industry association

3/29/2022 | Resources | National

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is proud to announce that two companies, SE Mutual Insurance and Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance (SMI), have joined its membership, which represents the vast majority of P&C insurers in Canada.

Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement: Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation’s report, Treading Water: Impact of Catastrophic Flooding on Canada’s Housing Market

2/15/2022 | Resources | National

February 15, 2022 (OTTAWA) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) commends the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation for the release of its report Treading Water: Impact of Catastrophic Flooding on Canada's Housing Market.

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