Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia
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News for and about British Columbia's general insurance brokers from IBABC
It’s been a busy first year for IBABC’s ED & COO, Julie Skelton. In her December column, she reflects on a standout moment presenting at the Career Education Society of BC conference
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Read it here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
December 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It’s been a busy first year for IBABC’s ED & COO, Julie Skelton. In her December column, she reflects on a standout moment presenting at the Career Education Society of BC conference
Read it here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
Read it here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
📚 The December BC Broker is live! Here you'll find:
✔️ A breakdown of Budget 2025 and what it means for our industry
✔️ Highlights from the Salute Awards Gala
✔️ A look at the refreshed HyperArticles program
… and much more.
bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
✔️ A breakdown of Budget 2025 and what it means for our industry
✔️ Highlights from the Salute Awards Gala
✔️ A look at the refreshed HyperArticles program
… and much more.
bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
BC Broker - Cover
Lorraine Bullock - SaluteBC Insurance Person of the Year
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December 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
📚 The December BC Broker is live! Here you'll find:
✔️ A breakdown of Budget 2025 and what it means for our industry
✔️ Highlights from the Salute Awards Gala
✔️ A look at the refreshed HyperArticles program
… and much more.
bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
✔️ A breakdown of Budget 2025 and what it means for our industry
✔️ Highlights from the Salute Awards Gala
✔️ A look at the refreshed HyperArticles program
… and much more.
bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
Driving represents freedom and independence — until a split-second lapse takes it all away.
This National Safe Driving Week, stay focused: your safety, your licence, and your future depend on it.
#DistractedDrivingHurts #CanadaSafetyCouncil
This National Safe Driving Week, stay focused: your safety, your licence, and your future depend on it.
#DistractedDrivingHurts #CanadaSafetyCouncil
December 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Driving represents freedom and independence — until a split-second lapse takes it all away.
This National Safe Driving Week, stay focused: your safety, your licence, and your future depend on it.
#DistractedDrivingHurts #CanadaSafetyCouncil
This National Safe Driving Week, stay focused: your safety, your licence, and your future depend on it.
#DistractedDrivingHurts #CanadaSafetyCouncil
Dec 1 – 7 is National Safe Driving Week! ⚠️ Help spread the word!
The 2025 theme, “Gone in a Flash”, shines a spotlight on young Canadians and the reality that just one split-second distraction can erase what driving means to them.
🔁 Share to spread awareness
#DistractedDrivingHurts
The 2025 theme, “Gone in a Flash”, shines a spotlight on young Canadians and the reality that just one split-second distraction can erase what driving means to them.
🔁 Share to spread awareness
#DistractedDrivingHurts
December 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Dec 1 – 7 is National Safe Driving Week! ⚠️ Help spread the word!
The 2025 theme, “Gone in a Flash”, shines a spotlight on young Canadians and the reality that just one split-second distraction can erase what driving means to them.
🔁 Share to spread awareness
#DistractedDrivingHurts
The 2025 theme, “Gone in a Flash”, shines a spotlight on young Canadians and the reality that just one split-second distraction can erase what driving means to them.
🔁 Share to spread awareness
#DistractedDrivingHurts
IBABC was proud to be at the 2025 Career Education Society of BC Fall Conference this week!
We connected with education professionals from across B.C., shared insights from the broker community and highlighted the many rewarding roles in insurance.
#IBABC #BCBrokers #48thannualCESconference
We connected with education professionals from across B.C., shared insights from the broker community and highlighted the many rewarding roles in insurance.
#IBABC #BCBrokers #48thannualCESconference
November 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
IBABC was proud to be at the 2025 Career Education Society of BC Fall Conference this week!
We connected with education professionals from across B.C., shared insights from the broker community and highlighted the many rewarding roles in insurance.
#IBABC #BCBrokers #48thannualCESconference
We connected with education professionals from across B.C., shared insights from the broker community and highlighted the many rewarding roles in insurance.
#IBABC #BCBrokers #48thannualCESconference
Did you know fraud and scams were the most common forms of cybercrime in 2023, costing Canadian businesses $567 million?
Dive deeper with CSIO in the latest issue of BC Broker magazine: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
Dive deeper with CSIO in the latest issue of BC Broker magazine: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
BC Broker - Strengthen your cyber knowledge with CSIO
Fraud and scams, the most common forms of cybercrime, cost Canadian businesses $567 million in 2023, according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s most recent National Cyber Threat Assessment.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Did you know fraud and scams were the most common forms of cybercrime in 2023, costing Canadian businesses $567 million?
Dive deeper with CSIO in the latest issue of BC Broker magazine: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
Dive deeper with CSIO in the latest issue of BC Broker magazine: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
As climate change intensifies wildfire risk across B.C., and as populations ebb and flow in once-sleepy towns, the matter of fire protection has moved beyond a mere administrative detail to a central concern with wide-ranging implications.
Read more: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
Read more: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
BC Broker - Weighing the cost of long-term resiliency
As climate change intensifies wildfire risk across B.C., and as populations ebb and flow in once-sleepy towns, the matter of fire protection has moved beyond a mere administrative detail to a central ...
bcbroker.texterity.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
As climate change intensifies wildfire risk across B.C., and as populations ebb and flow in once-sleepy towns, the matter of fire protection has moved beyond a mere administrative detail to a central concern with wide-ranging implications.
Read more: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
Read more: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
Join us on Nov. 19 at 10AM with Krystal Taylor, CAIB, CMGA, and get a clear overview of alternative residential construction types like log cabins, straw bale homes, geodesic domes, and Seacan (shipping container) houses.
Register here: ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#IBABCEducation
Register here: ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#IBABCEducation
November 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Join us on Nov. 19 at 10AM with Krystal Taylor, CAIB, CMGA, and get a clear overview of alternative residential construction types like log cabins, straw bale homes, geodesic domes, and Seacan (shipping container) houses.
Register here: ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#IBABCEducation
Register here: ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#IBABCEducation
From October 6–11, 2025, we marked Fire Prevention Week, an international initiative led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to educate people about fire safety.
🔗 Read more about this year’s campaign here:
bcbroker.texterity.com/.../october_...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
🔗 Read more about this year’s campaign here:
bcbroker.texterity.com/.../october_...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
October 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
From October 6–11, 2025, we marked Fire Prevention Week, an international initiative led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to educate people about fire safety.
🔗 Read more about this year’s campaign here:
bcbroker.texterity.com/.../october_...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
🔗 Read more about this year’s campaign here:
bcbroker.texterity.com/.../october_...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
You can still order a #BrokersCare t-shirt!
100% of the proceeds from the t-shirt sales go to charity.
Click here to purchase your t-shirt and support Variety – the Children’s Charity:
ibabc.org/BrokersCare
#BrokersCare #IBABC #BCBrokers
100% of the proceeds from the t-shirt sales go to charity.
Click here to purchase your t-shirt and support Variety – the Children’s Charity:
ibabc.org/BrokersCare
#BrokersCare #IBABC #BCBrokers
October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
You can still order a #BrokersCare t-shirt!
100% of the proceeds from the t-shirt sales go to charity.
Click here to purchase your t-shirt and support Variety – the Children’s Charity:
ibabc.org/BrokersCare
#BrokersCare #IBABC #BCBrokers
100% of the proceeds from the t-shirt sales go to charity.
Click here to purchase your t-shirt and support Variety – the Children’s Charity:
ibabc.org/BrokersCare
#BrokersCare #IBABC #BCBrokers
Earn 1 CE credit at this year’s Trade Show with an interactive learning space featuring ICLR’s climate resilience display and PowerCheck’s home electrical showcase.
Pre-register here:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
Trade Show registration:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#2025IBABCTS
Pre-register here:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
Trade Show registration:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#2025IBABCTS
September 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Earn 1 CE credit at this year’s Trade Show with an interactive learning space featuring ICLR’s climate resilience display and PowerCheck’s home electrical showcase.
Pre-register here:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
Trade Show registration:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#2025IBABCTS
Pre-register here:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
Trade Show registration:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#2025IBABCTS
🌞 The Bipper is now exploring the Kootenays and enjoying some stand-up paddleboarding along the Slocan River. A beautiful way to take in the region’s natural scenery.
#WheresBipper #BipperRoadTrip2025 #IBABC #BCBrokers
#WheresBipper #BipperRoadTrip2025 #IBABC #BCBrokers
September 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
🌞 The Bipper is now exploring the Kootenays and enjoying some stand-up paddleboarding along the Slocan River. A beautiful way to take in the region’s natural scenery.
#WheresBipper #BipperRoadTrip2025 #IBABC #BCBrokers
#WheresBipper #BipperRoadTrip2025 #IBABC #BCBrokers
🥇 Thank you to our Gold Sponsors for supporting IBABC and the upcoming P&C Insurance Trade Show & Networking Forum. Your sponsorship helps us deliver an event that fosters learning, networking, and industry growth.
#2025IBABCTS #BCBrokers #IBABC
#2025IBABCTS #BCBrokers #IBABC
September 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
🥇 Thank you to our Gold Sponsors for supporting IBABC and the upcoming P&C Insurance Trade Show & Networking Forum. Your sponsorship helps us deliver an event that fosters learning, networking, and industry growth.
#2025IBABCTS #BCBrokers #IBABC
#2025IBABCTS #BCBrokers #IBABC
📢 2025 Fall CAIB Courses are open for registration!
Learn virtually from home and work toward your CAIB designation this fall:
➡️CAIB 1: Oct 6–10 • 8AM–1:30PM
➡️CAIB 2: Sep 16–Nov 4 • 6–8:30PM
➡️CAIB 3: Sep 17–Oct 29 • 6–8:30PM
➡️CAIB 4: Sep 18–Oct 30 • 6–8:30PM
🔗 Register today: ibabc.org/CAIB
Learn virtually from home and work toward your CAIB designation this fall:
➡️CAIB 1: Oct 6–10 • 8AM–1:30PM
➡️CAIB 2: Sep 16–Nov 4 • 6–8:30PM
➡️CAIB 3: Sep 17–Oct 29 • 6–8:30PM
➡️CAIB 4: Sep 18–Oct 30 • 6–8:30PM
🔗 Register today: ibabc.org/CAIB
September 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
📢 2025 Fall CAIB Courses are open for registration!
Learn virtually from home and work toward your CAIB designation this fall:
➡️CAIB 1: Oct 6–10 • 8AM–1:30PM
➡️CAIB 2: Sep 16–Nov 4 • 6–8:30PM
➡️CAIB 3: Sep 17–Oct 29 • 6–8:30PM
➡️CAIB 4: Sep 18–Oct 30 • 6–8:30PM
🔗 Register today: ibabc.org/CAIB
Learn virtually from home and work toward your CAIB designation this fall:
➡️CAIB 1: Oct 6–10 • 8AM–1:30PM
➡️CAIB 2: Sep 16–Nov 4 • 6–8:30PM
➡️CAIB 3: Sep 17–Oct 29 • 6–8:30PM
➡️CAIB 4: Sep 18–Oct 30 • 6–8:30PM
🔗 Register today: ibabc.org/CAIB
The Bipper has crossed the Salish Sea—hello, Vancouver! 👋
#WheresBipper #BipperRoadTrip2025 #IBABC #BCBrokers
#WheresBipper #BipperRoadTrip2025 #IBABC #BCBrokers
September 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Bipper has crossed the Salish Sea—hello, Vancouver! 👋
#WheresBipper #BipperRoadTrip2025 #IBABC #BCBrokers
#WheresBipper #BipperRoadTrip2025 #IBABC #BCBrokers
❗Launching CAIB New Edition 1.0❗
To support the launch, we’re hosting a series of short information sessions
📅 Session dates
•Thursday, August 28
•Wednesday, September 3
•Thursday, September 4
Find the session links here: ibabc.org/CAIBInfoSess...
To support the launch, we’re hosting a series of short information sessions
📅 Session dates
•Thursday, August 28
•Wednesday, September 3
•Thursday, September 4
Find the session links here: ibabc.org/CAIBInfoSess...
August 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
❗Launching CAIB New Edition 1.0❗
To support the launch, we’re hosting a series of short information sessions
📅 Session dates
•Thursday, August 28
•Wednesday, September 3
•Thursday, September 4
Find the session links here: ibabc.org/CAIBInfoSess...
To support the launch, we’re hosting a series of short information sessions
📅 Session dates
•Thursday, August 28
•Wednesday, September 3
•Thursday, September 4
Find the session links here: ibabc.org/CAIBInfoSess...
Everyone’s favourite mascot is travelling around Canada and the Bipper has finally landed on the West Coast! First stop – beautiful Victoria, with the Pacific Ocean and mountains as the backdrop to this adventure 🌅🏔️
#BipperRoadTrip #BrokerProud #WheresBipper #IBABC #BCBrokers
#BipperRoadTrip #BrokerProud #WheresBipper #IBABC #BCBrokers
August 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Everyone’s favourite mascot is travelling around Canada and the Bipper has finally landed on the West Coast! First stop – beautiful Victoria, with the Pacific Ocean and mountains as the backdrop to this adventure 🌅🏔️
#BipperRoadTrip #BrokerProud #WheresBipper #IBABC #BCBrokers
#BipperRoadTrip #BrokerProud #WheresBipper #IBABC #BCBrokers
In his first article as IBABC President, Amrit Sidhu CAIB CIP shares his vision for the future of our industry — from attracting new talent and strengthening mentorship to preparing for the next ICBC/Broker Accord.
📖 Read the article here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC
📖 Read the article here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC
BC Broker - Building together for a strong broker force
Taking on the role of IBABC President, I’ve been thinking a lot about where our industry is headed. Some things are evolving fast.
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August 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
In his first article as IBABC President, Amrit Sidhu CAIB CIP shares his vision for the future of our industry — from attracting new talent and strengthening mentorship to preparing for the next ICBC/Broker Accord.
📖 Read the article here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC
📖 Read the article here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC
In this session with Pierre-David Oriol, we’ll explore:
🔹 Today’s cyber threat landscape
🔹 How AI is helping threat actors launch more effective attacks at scale
🔹 Practical ways to turn the tide by using LLMs
👉 Learn more and register here:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#IBABCWebinars
🔹 Today’s cyber threat landscape
🔹 How AI is helping threat actors launch more effective attacks at scale
🔹 Practical ways to turn the tide by using LLMs
👉 Learn more and register here:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#IBABCWebinars
August 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In this session with Pierre-David Oriol, we’ll explore:
🔹 Today’s cyber threat landscape
🔹 How AI is helping threat actors launch more effective attacks at scale
🔹 Practical ways to turn the tide by using LLMs
👉 Learn more and register here:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#IBABCWebinars
🔹 Today’s cyber threat landscape
🔹 How AI is helping threat actors launch more effective attacks at scale
🔹 Practical ways to turn the tide by using LLMs
👉 Learn more and register here:
ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#IBABCWebinars
The ICLR (@iclrcanada.bsky.social) and Powercheck invite you to experience a guided, one-hour tour through an interactive learning space at this year’s trade show.
🔗 Register now: ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#2025IBABCTS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aeg7...
🔗 Register now: ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#2025IBABCTS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aeg7...
Train the Trainer - Wildfire Diorama Model
YouTube video by ICLRinfo
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August 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The ICLR (@iclrcanada.bsky.social) and Powercheck invite you to experience a guided, one-hour tour through an interactive learning space at this year’s trade show.
🔗 Register now: ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#2025IBABCTS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aeg7...
🔗 Register now: ibabc.org/mpower/event...
#2025IBABCTS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aeg7...
🚀 Return of the Vendors is here!
Join B.C.’s premier P&C insurance trade show Sept 23.
Explore the latest in tech, talent & resilience — and earn CE credits too.
Don't miss this full-day industry event.
🔗 ibabc.org/TradeShow
#2025IBABCTS
Join B.C.’s premier P&C insurance trade show Sept 23.
Explore the latest in tech, talent & resilience — and earn CE credits too.
Don't miss this full-day industry event.
🔗 ibabc.org/TradeShow
#2025IBABCTS
July 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🚀 Return of the Vendors is here!
Join B.C.’s premier P&C insurance trade show Sept 23.
Explore the latest in tech, talent & resilience — and earn CE credits too.
Don't miss this full-day industry event.
🔗 ibabc.org/TradeShow
#2025IBABCTS
Join B.C.’s premier P&C insurance trade show Sept 23.
Explore the latest in tech, talent & resilience — and earn CE credits too.
Don't miss this full-day industry event.
🔗 ibabc.org/TradeShow
#2025IBABCTS
At the recent G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada and other world leaders announced the new Kananaskis Wildfire Charter to strengthen efforts to prevent, fight, and recover from wildfires.
Read more in BC Broker magazine: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
Read more in BC Broker magazine: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
July 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
At the recent G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada and other world leaders announced the new Kananaskis Wildfire Charter to strengthen efforts to prevent, fight, and recover from wildfires.
Read more in BC Broker magazine: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
Read more in BC Broker magazine: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
In the current era of unprecedented global change, businesses are navigating several geopolitical risks that can profoundly impact their operations and growth.
Learn more here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
Learn more here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
July 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In the current era of unprecedented global change, businesses are navigating several geopolitical risks that can profoundly impact their operations and growth.
Learn more here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
Learn more here: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...
#IBABC #BCBrokers
🌟 Young brokers – we need you!
IBABC is promoting insurance as a fantastic career. Share a 15-20 sec video on why you chose insurance, what your day is like, or your advice. Tag us here, on IG, Facebook or email oadewole@ibabc.org!
You can also share you story here: forms.office.com/r/UK98vndJhW
IBABC is promoting insurance as a fantastic career. Share a 15-20 sec video on why you chose insurance, what your day is like, or your advice. Tag us here, on IG, Facebook or email oadewole@ibabc.org!
You can also share you story here: forms.office.com/r/UK98vndJhW
July 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
🌟 Young brokers – we need you!
IBABC is promoting insurance as a fantastic career. Share a 15-20 sec video on why you chose insurance, what your day is like, or your advice. Tag us here, on IG, Facebook or email oadewole@ibabc.org!
You can also share you story here: forms.office.com/r/UK98vndJhW
IBABC is promoting insurance as a fantastic career. Share a 15-20 sec video on why you chose insurance, what your day is like, or your advice. Tag us here, on IG, Facebook or email oadewole@ibabc.org!
You can also share you story here: forms.office.com/r/UK98vndJhW
July 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM