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IBC encouraging policyholders to discuss policy limits with insurers as B.C. wildfires continue

July 10, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

As British Columbia has declared a state of emergency due to wildfires burning out of control throughout much of the Interior, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is encouraging policyholders to discuss policy limits with their insurer. Most home and

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Mobile earthquake simulator to visit Quebec in May and June

May 3, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is inviting Quebecers to experience the Quake Cottage, a mobile earthquake simulator, this month and next. As part of its earthquake preparedness campaign, IBC will be touring Quebec cities and shopping centres from La

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IBC invites Quebecers to try out earthquake simulator

October 4, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

As part of an earthquake preparedness campaign, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is touring Quebec and will be inviting residents of participating cities to experience a unique sensation inside the ‘Quake Cottage,’ a mobile earthquake simulator. Starting Oct. 6,

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IBC ShakeZone tour visits British Columbia for earthquake preparedness

April 30, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has teamed up with the government of British Columbia, 34 municipalities and local universities to remind British Columbians of the importance of earthquake preparedness. The IBC ShakeZone tour will make 34 stops throughout Vancouver,