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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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The Future of Insurance: Sixty percent of Canadians would choose digital access to insurance documents

4/9/2018 | Resources | National

Insurance Bureau of Canada today released the results of a survey that shows consumers want tech-enabled insurance products and services, highlighting the need for regulations to permit greater innovation in regulation overseeing the insurance industry.

IBC signs on to UN Environment’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance

3/14/2018 | Resources | National

March 14, 2018 (TORONTO) – Today, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) announced that it has signed on to UN Environment’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance.

They cheat - You pay. How to report auto insurance fraud

3/1/2018 | Resources | National

March 1, 2018 (TORONTO) – March is Fraud Prevention Month, and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is asking you to help curb auto insurance fraud.

IBC congratulates Government of Canada on climate change commitments in Budget 2018

2/28/2018 | Resources | National

Today, the federal government tabled the 2018 budget entitled Equality and Growth: A Strong Middle Class. Insurance Bureau of Canada congratulates the government for continuing to make climate change and risk mitigation a top priority.

Tsunami warning highlights Canada's earthquake risk

1/24/2018 | Resources | National

IBC spokespeople available to discuss economic impact and emergency preparedness

Auto theft down in most major cities: IBC publishes 2017 Top 10 stolen vehicles list

12/4/2017 | Resources | bc nb ns nl pe sk mb yt qc nu nt

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) today published its annual list of the Top 10 Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles. Once again, Ford trucks and high-priced SUVs feature prominently.

National Roundtable on Flood Risk to convene in Regina on Thursday November 16, 2017

11/15/2017 | Resources | National

Last spring, thousands of Canadians were flooded nation-wide and many lost their homes and much of their life savings as a result. Severe weather events are increasing in both frequency and intensity as a result of our changing climate.

IBC launches 'Know Your Policy' consumer awareness campaign

9/13/2017 | Resources | National

September 13, 2017 (TORONTO) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to launch ‘Know Your Policy’, an online campaign designed to promote insurance literacy among Canadian consumers.

Federal government announces landmark investments for disaster-proofing Canada

3/22/2017 | Resources | National

March 22, 2017 (OTTAWA) - Today, the Government of Canada tabled the 2017 Federal Budget and dedicated significant funds to protect Canadians and their communities from the ravages of natural disasters.

IBC supports outcomes of 2017 Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas

3/13/2017 | Resources | National

March 13, 2017 (TORONTO) – Last week, Canada hosted the Fifth Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas, held in Montreal.

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