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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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Media Relations

For media inquiries during regular business hours, contact:

 

Andrew Bartucci
Director, External Communications
Email: abartucci@ibc.ca

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


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IBC Reminds Residents in Atlantic Canada to Prepare for Heavy Rain and Wind
4/18/2022 | Resources | nb ns nl pe
April 18, 2022 (Halifax) – With Environment Canada predicting heavy rain and winds in Atlantic Canada this week, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is sharing the following tips and advice to help keep your family and property safe.
Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement: Temporarily removing RST from home insurance in Newfoundland and Labrador
4/7/2022 | Resources | nb ns nl pe
April 7, 2022 (Halifax): Today, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced plans to temporarily remove retail sales tax (RST) from home insurance in the province.
IBC welcomes SE Mutual Insurance and Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance to its industry association
3/29/2022 | Resources | National
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is proud to announce that two companies, SE Mutual Insurance and Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance (SMI), have joined its membership, which represents the vast majority of P&C insurers in Canada.
Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement: Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation’s report, Treading Water: Impact of Catastrophic Flooding on Canada’s Housing Market
2/15/2022 | Resources | National
February 15, 2022 (OTTAWA) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) commends the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation for the release of its report Treading Water: Impact of Catastrophic Flooding on Canada's Housing Market.
IBC welcomes AIG to its industry association
1/24/2022 | Resources | National
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is proud to announce that AIG Insurance Company of Canada (AIG) has joined its membership, which represents the vast majority of P&C insurers in Canada.
Severe Weather in 2021 Caused $2.1 Billion in Insured Damage
1/18/2022 | Resources | National
January 18, 2022 (TORONTO) – Severe weather across Canada continues to highlight the financial costs of a changing climate to both insurers and taxpayers. Insured damage for severe weather events across Canada reached $2.1 billion last year...
IBC Reminds Residents in Atlantic Canada to Prepare for Storm
1/14/2022 | Resources | ns pe
January 14, 2022 (HALIFAX) – With Environment Canada predicting heavy snow, rain, freezing rain and strong winds across the Atlantic region this weekend, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is sharing tips to help keep your family and property safe.
Eastern Canada windstorm caused over $152 million in insured damage
1/13/2022 | Resources | on qc ns nl nb pe
January 13, 2022 (TORONTO) – A storm that moved across eastern Canada from December 11 to 14, bringing strong winds to Ontario and Quebec caused over $152 million in insured damage
IBC deploys Virtual Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion to assist after Atlantic Canada floods
11/30/2021 | Resources | nb ns nl pe
November 30, 2021 (HALIFAX) – Heavy rains have caused significant flooding, forced evacuations, and washed out highways across Atlantic Canada, including in Cape Breton and Newfoundland.
Insurance Bureau of Canada Statement: Speech from the Throne
11/23/2021 | Resources | National
November 23, 2021 (OTTAWA): Today, the federal government's Speech from the Throne committed to strengthening action to prevent and prepare for floods, wildfires, droughts, and other extreme weather worsened by climate change...
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