Media Releases 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.To book an interview with an IBC spokesperson, please contact a member of our media relations team or complete a Media Request Form. For 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: 514-288-2563, ext. 2229Email: amorin@bac-quebec.qc.ca For urgent media inquiries Steve KeeDirector, Media RelationsOffice: 416-362-2031 ext. 4387Cell: 416-841-5669 Email: skee@ibc.ca For all other inquiries, please visit Contact Us to reach an IBC representative. 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.PUB's Auto Insurance Report Points to the Need for Change1/31/2019 | Resources | nb ns nl peJanuary 31, 2019 (ST. JOHN’S, NL) – Today, the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB) released its report on auto insurance.Severe Weather Causes $1.9 Billion in Insured Damage in 20181/16/2019 | Resources | NationalJanuary 16, 2019 (OTTAWA) – In 2018, insured damage for severe weather events across Canada reached $1.9 billion, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. Gone in 60 seconds: Canada’s Top 10 Stolen Vehicles12/11/2018 | Resources | bc mb nb nl ns nt nu on pe qc sk ytDecember 11, 2018 (TORONTO) – Today, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released its annual list of Canada's most frequently stolen vehicles, which is compiled using data from its members across the country.Gone in 60 seconds … or less! IBC to announce Top 10 Stolen Vehicles list tomorrow12/10/2018 | Resources | NationalDecember 10, 2018 (TORONTO) – For more than a decade, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has published an annual list of Canada's most frequently stolen vehicles, which it compiled from data from its member companies. 7.0 Earthquake in Southern Alaska Caused Extensive Damage11/30/2018 | Resources | NationalNovember 30, 2018 (Vancouver) – Earlier today a magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred south of Anchorage, Alaska, causing extensive damage and a brief tsunami warning.IBC Issues Position Paper on Automated Vehicles11/15/2018 | Resources | NationalNovember 15, 2018 (TORONTO) – Today, during its annual Regulatory Affairs Symposium, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released a position paper: Auto Insurance for Automated Vehicles: Preparing for the Future of Mobility.Severe windstorm leaves thousands without power in Newfoundland and Labrador: IBC provides tips to homeowners11/15/2018 | Resources | nb nl ns peNovember 15, 2018 (St. John’s) – Heavy winds in the Atlantic provinces over the last 48 hours left thousands of households without power. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reaching out with tips and advice for those who have been affected.Windstorm in Atlantic provinces leaves thousands without power11/5/2018 | Resources | nb nl ns peNovember 5, 2018 (HALIFAX) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reaching out with tips and advice for those who have been affected by heavy rain and wind in the Atlantic provinces this weekend left thousands of households without power.IBC congratulates the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance on its interim report10/24/2018 | Resources | NationalOctober 24, 2018 (OTTAWA) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) congratulates the Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance (Expert Panel) on releasing its milestone report exploring the challenging, complex, and nascent field of sustainable finance.Insurance Bureau of Canada teams up with Ottawa Symphony Orchestra to honour tornado first responders10/23/2018 | Resources | NationalOctober 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, 2018.20750 Previous 1234567 Next Related ServicesOp-edOn 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.Fraud AlertsIBC issues fraud alerts to inform consumers about scams. Fake policies and non-existent insurance companies can put you and your insured property at risk.SpeechesAt events across Canada, IBC insurance experts share their knowledge by speaking on everything from severe weather to property and casualty coverage. IBC also regularly hosts public and industry events to relay news about the home, auto and business insurance industry. Media RequestsOn behalf of its members, IBC works to increase Canadians’ understanding of home, auto and business insurance. From timely news releases and op-eds, to fraud alerts, bulletins, speeches, blogs and more, IBC’s publications are recognized as a key source of Canadian insurance industry information. Useful LinksAbout UsInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national industry association representing Canada’s private home, auto and business insurers. Its member companies represent 90% of the Canadian property and casualty (P&C) insurance market. Contact UsIBC has consumer information centres in each of its regional offices to address your specific questions. If IBC’s information officers do not know the answers to your questions, they will direct you to someone who does. Vision and MandateConsumers and governments trust, value and support the private property and casualty insurance industry, and its products and services.