Media Advisory - Climate Change Is Everybody’s Business: Why we need to work together now to stem the flow of water damage

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2012 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	Luncheon address by Don Forgeron, President & CEO, Insurance Bureau of Canada, to the Saint John Board of Trade
WHY:	Too much unwanted water as a result of severe weather is an issue that continues to make headlines around the world. And it's getting worse. In Canada, water claims have surpassed fire as the number one cause of home insurance payouts in many parts of the country. In New Brunswick, water losses have almost quadrupled in just four years. Don Forgeron provides insights into how severe weather is taking a growing social and economic toll on neighbourhoods where people live, work and play. He also talks about the importance of bringing governments, the private sector, citizens and community groups together to work on adaptation strategies and outlines the initiatives his industry is developing to minimize the impact of severe weather.
DATE/LOCATION:	Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:30 a.m. The Saint John Board of Trade Luncheon Delta Brunswick Hotel, 39 King Street 11:30 a.m. - registration and networking 12:00 noon - luncheon and presentation

About Insurance Bureau of Canada
Insurance Bureau of Canada is the national industry association representing Canada's home, car and
business insurers. Its member companies represent 90% of the private property and casualty (P&C)
insurance market in Canada. The P&C insurance industry employs over 114,000 Canadians, pays more
than $7 billion in taxes to the federal, provincial and municipal governments, and has a total premium
base of $40 billion.

To view media releases and information, visit the media section of IBC's website at www.ibc.ca.

 

For further information:

To attend the speech and/or book an interview with Mr. Forgeron, please contact:

Steve Kee
Director, Media Relations, IBC
[phone] ext. 4387
[e-mail]

Steve Olmstead
Manager, Government Relations, IBC
Atlantic Region
[phone] ext. 233
902.497.5964
[e-mail]

Ellen Woodger
Communications Department, IBC

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