Consumer News, Announcements & Information

Articles and announcements related to a specific type of insurance are posted in the various Types of Insurance sections. General articles and announcements on insurance are noted here.

• Insurers Encourage USA Consumers to "Go Green" By Creating New Products and Services: III
• Insurers urge Ontario residents to check insurance coverage following yesterday’s tornadoes: IBC
• Be Smart. Be Safe. Tour hits the road to help Albertans lead safer lives, protect property, prepare for emergencies: IBC
• New Federal Emergency Preparedness Funding Shows "Important Progress": Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
• Insurers urge government to prepare for more severe weather: Invest in critical infrastructure; revise building codes
• Insurance Bureau of Canada calls for elimination of insurance tax in Newfoundland and Labrador: Unnecessary tax takes $80 million out of pockets of Newfoundlanders & Labradorians
• Manitoba Public Insurance's Top Five Frauds for 2007
• The I.I.I. Suggests Ways that Consumers Can Improve their Credit Histories
• ThinkFirst announces new lead sponsor - Aviva Canada: "ThinkFirst and Aviva Insurance - Safety for Canada's Kids"
• New website makes insurance information easy to access
• 2007 Insurance Scam-ademy Awards
• The Co-operators gets behind sustainable energy
• Changes in Your Life Can Mean Changes in Your Insurance, Says the USA Insurance Information Institute
• Tips from HUB International Personal Insurance - Valuable Thinking: Protecting You, Your Family and Your Lifestyle During the Holiday
• The Co-operators: New Initiatives Designed to Address Growing Insurance Issues Facing Canada's Non-Profit Sector
• The Co-operators : Top 10 tips for managing insurance costs
• Burnaby resident sentenced to four months in jail for attempting to defraud ICBC
• 66% of Canadians say insurance "difficult to understand"; Co-operators presents "Insurance 101"
• New Co-operators Claims Guarantee provides consumers with clarity on insurance coverage
• ING Canada partners with Aeroplan
• FSCO takes aim at scams through new Web portal
• RBC Insurance offers online quote-to-purchase option for property and auto insurance
• Allstate sponsors George Chuvalo in bringing anti-drug message to Markham teens
• The Co-operators, Water Incident Research Alliance offer top 10 ice safety tips
• Child Safety Information Just a Toll-Free Call Away: The Co-operators
• General Insurance OmbudService can now be reached at one number all across Canada
• I.I.I. Recommends an Annual Review of Insurance Needs; Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself
• 2005 Top 10 Insurance Crimes: New members inducted to the insurance crime hall of shame
• Insurance Bureau of Canada joins SMARTRISK in calling for a National Injury Prevention Strategy
• Insurers Launch Toll-Free National Insurance Crime TIPS Line (1-877-IBC-TIPS) - Consumer tips proven to make a difference
• Centre for the Financial Services OmbudsNetwork issues Second Annual Report
• Canada's Insurers Urge Action from Prime Minister on Disaster Reduction
• Corporate Canada Joins Fraud Prevention Forum to Raise Public Awareness and Stop Fraud: Government of Canada
• Injury Prevention Campaign Launches in North Bay: IBC
• The General Insurance OmbudService web site reflects trend to access online consumer services
• Manitoba Public Insurance's Top Five Frauds for 2004
• Collision Reporting Centres help close another insurance fraud
• Top 10 Canadian Insurance Crimes of the Year: Insurance Bureau of Canada pursues changes to Criminal Code & Youth Criminal Justice Act
• One-Stop Source of Information Helps Public Identify Compensation Plans for Savings, Investments and Insurance Policies
• Incredible things people do while committing insurance fraud: Progressive group of insurance companies
• Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario releases broker compensation document
• Insurance industry announces consumer rights and compensation disclosure plan: Insurance Bureau of Canada
• Insurance Regulators Review Industry Practices
• Consumers’ Association of Canada Calls On Canadian Governments to Protect Consumers From Secret Commissions Paid By Insurance Companies
• IBAO comments on alleged hidden insurance commissions
• Newfoundland Government releases study on homeowner, commercial and marine insurance

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