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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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Insurance Bureau of Canada teams up with Ottawa Symphony Orchestra to honour tornado first responders

10/23/2018 | Resources | National

October 23, 2018 (Ottawa) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to support the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra’s (OSO’s) upcoming 3D StringTheory Experience in Jean Pigott Hall at Ottawa City Hall on Sunday, November 4, 2018.

Insurance Industry & Calgary Chamber of Commerce launch tool to prepare small businesses for disasters

10/18/2018 | Resources | National

October 18, 2018 (CALGARY) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) launched a new, one-of-a-kind tool to help businesses prepare for natural disasters.

IBC reviewing private member’s bill on auto insurance pricing

10/15/2018 | Resources | National

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is currently reviewing the private member’s Bill 42 that looks at eliminating postal code as one factor used in determining risk for auto insurance premiums

8 in 10 Canadians Concerned About Impaired Driving With Cannabis Legalization: IBC Calls for Strict Penalties and Increased Consumer Education Programs

10/3/2018 | Resources | National

October 3, 2018 (OTTAWA) – With the upcoming legalization of cannabis, the majority of Canadians are concerned about cannabis-impaired drivers on the road.

Urgent action needed to curb possible debilitating loss of natural infrastructure assets in Canada: IBC/Intact Centre/IISD Report

9/18/2018 | Resources | National

Insurance advice and information following severe wind and thunderstorms in New Brunswick

8/9/2018 | Resources | nb ns nl pe

“Residents whose property was damaged should contact their insurance representative to start the claims process as soon as possible. Those with general insurance questions are encouraged to contact IBC’s Consumer Information Centre at 1-844-2ask-IBC."

Top SHAD high school students take up Astronaut's challenge to help Canadians become more resilient in natural disasters

7/26/2018 | Resources | National

WATERLOO, Ont. – 1,000 of the top high school students in the country came up with some original ideas to answer a challenge from NASA and Canadian astronaut Drew Feustel.

Astronaut announces theme for SHAD summer program from the International Space Station

7/4/2018 | Resources | National

NASA and Canadian astronaut Drew Feustel surprised the 1,000 high school studentsby announcing the 2018 theme for the summer program via video message from the International Space Station

April ice storm caused more than $190 million in insured damage

5/9/2018 | Resources | National

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reports that the mid-April ice storm that affected Southern Ontario resulted in more than $190 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).

Flood Factor: Insurance Bureau of Canada aims to help Canadian homeowners better understand the risk of flooding

5/3/2018 | Resources | National

May 3, 2018 (TORONTO) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) today kicked-off a new consumer flood education campaign that will take place this spring and summer in communities in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

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