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​​On 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.​

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For media inquiries during regular business hours, contact:

 

Brett Weltman
Manager, Media Relations
Email: bweltman@ibc.ca

Anne Morin
Media Relations (French and English language, Quebec region only)
Email: amorin@bac-quebec.qc.ca


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IBC welcomes its new President & CEO, Celyeste Power
1/31/2023 | Resources | National
January 31, 2023 (TORONTO) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is proud to welcome Celyeste Power as its new President and CEO. Power's appointment was announced in November of 2022, and her tenure officially began on January 1.
Severe Weather in 2022 Caused $3.1 Billion in Insured Damage – making it the 3rd Worst Year for Insured Damage in Canadian History
1/18/2023 | Resources | National
January 18, 2023 (TORONTO) – Nationally, insured damage for severe weather events reached $3.1 billion last year, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).
Insured Damages from Hurricane Fiona Now Over $800 Million
1/5/2023 | Resources | nb ns nl pe
January 5, 2023 (HALIFAX) – Insured damages from Hurricane Fiona are now estimated at over $800 million, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). The previous insured damage estimate was $660 million.
IBC Reminds Residents in Atlantic Canada to Prepare for Winter Storm
12/22/2022 | Resources | ns nb pe nl
With Environment Canada predicting heavy rain and strong winds across the Atlantic region on Friday and into early Saturday, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is sharing tips to help you keep your family and property safe.
Insurance Bureau of Canada statement: Government of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy
11/24/2022 | Resources | National
November 24, 2022 (OTTAWA) – Today, the Government of Canada released its first-ever National Adaptation Strategy entitled, "Canada's National Adaptation Strategy: Building Resilient Communities and a Strong Economy."
New data shows 85% of Canadians want action on climate adaptation
11/15/2022 | Resources | ab mb nb nl ns nt nu on pe qc sk yt
November 15, 2022 (OTTAWA) – Canadians support climate adaptation and want to see action from governments to protect them from the natural disasters they are already experiencing, according to a poll commissioned by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
Celyeste Power Appointed IBC’s President & CEO
11/10/2022 | Resources | National
November 10, 2022 (TORONTO) – After an extensive search, the Board of Directors of Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has appointed Celyeste Power as President and CEO of IBC effective January 1, 2023.
Businesses need to do more to stay cyber safe
11/1/2022 | Resources | National
November 1, 2022 (TORONTO) – Cyber Awareness Month may be over, but the need for vigilance to guard against cyber attacks is greater than ever.
New housing supply-chain report recommends transparent, plain-language risk disclosure via a climate score, to combat natural disaster losses in Canada
10/25/2022 | Resources | National
October 25, 2022 (TORONTO) – New research by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) finds that the disclosure of natural hazard and climate risk is urgently needed in the Canadian housing market...
Hurricane Fiona causes $660 million in insured damage
10/19/2022 | Resources | nb nl ns pe
October 19, 2022 (HALIFAX) – Hurricane Fiona is estimated to have caused $660 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).
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