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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 statement: IBC welcomes the federal government’s leadership on Canada’s first National Flood Insurance Program

3/28/2023 | Resources | National

March 28, 2023 (OTTAWA) – In today's federal budget, the federal government announced the intention to stand up Canada's first National Flood Insurance Program to protect Canadians at highest risk of flooding.

Insurance Bureau of Canada Responds to New GFIA Report on Global Protection Gaps

3/14/2023 | Resources | National

March 14, 2023 (TORONTO) – A new report released today by the GFIA underscores the need for governments and the private sector to collaborate more closely to address threats of Canadians by natural catastrophes.

Opinion: It's time to invest in a national flood insurance program

3/8/2023 | Resources | National

Canada is becoming a riskier and more dangerous place to live. That's not an opinion – it's a fact.

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).

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

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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...

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