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disaster risk reduction
IBC supports regional platform for disaster risk reduction outcomes, vows to continue working with government
March 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has voiced the property and casualty industry’s continued support for efforts by the federal government to enhance disaster risk reduction and make communities more resilient. “Our industry remains committed to being a full partner with…
IBC congratulates federal government on National Research Council decision to update Canada’s building codes
February 28, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is congratulating the federal government on the National Research Council Canada (NRC) decision to update the country’s building codes to reflect the realities of climate change. “This is something that Canada’s property and casualty…
Getting Personal
June 1, 2016 Mazdak Moini, Vice President, Commercial Lines and Reinsurance, Aviva CanadaBuilding a strong foundation for resilient communities demands the participation of stakeholders ranging from the insurance industry to government and the public. Can technology be used to bolster public buy-in and educate individuals about the role they play in making communities more resilient?
UN, World Bank Group and insurance industry join forces for formation of Insurance Development Forum
April 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterLeaders of the United Nations, the World Bank Group and the global insurance industry on Monday announced the formation of the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), which occurred at a high level meeting in Washington, DC, last week. The IDF has…