Featured NewsTornadoesDamage from wind is usually covered by insurance. Take precautions and ask your insurance representative to confirm what losses may be covered. Click to learn more.Featured NewsSummer SeasonWe've put together a few helpful tips to help you safely navigate the summer months. Whether at home, at work, or at play, follow these tips to help stay safe this summer.Featured NewsBusiness Insurance Questions?IBC and its members are here to help protect businesses from risks and find solutions to ensure commercial insurance remains affordable. Click to visit our Business Insurance Help site. Featured NewsCyber criminals are attempting to take advantage of the upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemicFeatured NewsCOVID-19: Canadian home, auto and business insurance informationThese are uncertain and challenging times. With COVID-19 causing global concern, we understand many Canadians will have questions related to insurance. On this page you’ll find answers to FAQs about insurance and a brief Q&A document outlining how business interruption policies work. 55 New and Trending Media ReleaseInsurance Bureau of Canada Statement following Federal Government's Launch of New Intake for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation FundJuly 20, 2021 (OTTAWA) – Today the federal government launched a new intake for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF).Media ReleaseInsurance Bureau of Canada deploys CAMP after Barrie tornadoJuly 19, 2021 (TORONTO) – In the aftermath of the tornado in Barrie on July 15, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has deployed the Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion (CAMP)...Media ReleaseInsurance advice and information following tornado in OntarioJuly 15, 2021 (TORONTO) – Environment Canada has confirmed a tornado touched down in the south-east area of Barrie, Ontario today. There has been significant damage caused by this severe weather event.Media ReleaseAdapt now or pay later: Pan-Canadian coalition pushes for action on climate resilienceJune 28, 2021 (TORONTO) – A new coalition believes that Canada has the opportunity to better protect people from the growing effects of climate change and help communities prepare...Media ReleaseAllstate's Ryan Michel appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for Insurance Bureau of CanadaJune 16, 2021 (TORONTO) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected Ryan Michel as its Chair. How Car Insurance Premiums are CalculatedThe make, model and year of your car, the records of people who are insured to drive it and where you live are all considered by insurers when setting rates. You can lower your premium by making informed decisions.