HALIFAX, Dec. 10, 2014 /CNW/ - This holiday season, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is providing Atlantic Canadians with some important safe driving tips.
"This time of year the roads can be slippery and busier than usual," said Amanda Dean, Vice-President, Atlantic, IBC. "IBC wants to help make sure everyone's holiday season is safe and enjoyable."
IBC's top 10 tips for a safe holiday season on the roads are:
"Distracted driving is very serious and increasingly the cause of accidents. According to studies, driver distraction is a factor in eight out of 10 crashes in North America. If you get a new mobile device this holiday season, do not use it while driving," added Dean.
About Insurance Bureau of Canada
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to celebrate 50 years as a valuable resource for insurance information. Since 1964, IBC has been working with governments across Canada to make our communities safer, championing issues that directly affect Canadians and the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. IBC is the national industry association representing Canada's private home, car and business insurers. Its member companies represent 90% of the P&C insurance market in Canada. The P&C insurance industry employs over 118,600 Canadians, pays more than $7 billion in taxes to the federal, provincial and municipal governments, and has a total premium base of $48 billion.
To view media releases and other information, visit the media section of IBC's website at ibc.ca. Follow IBC on Twitter @InsuranceBureau and @IBC_Atlantic or like us on Facebook.
If you require more information, IBC spokespeople are available to discuss the details in this media release.
Image with caption: "IBC Top 10: Tips for a safe holiday season on the roads (CNW Group/Insurance Bureau of Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20141210_C8837_PHOTO_EN_9295.jpg
SOURCE: Insurance Bureau of Canada
For further information: To schedule an interview, please contact: Celyeste Power, Manager, Media Relations, Insurance Bureau of Canada, 416-362-2031 ext. 4312 (daytime), 647-384-9872 (after hours), [email protected]
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national industry association representing Canada's private home, auto and business insurers. Its member companies make up the vast majority of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada. For more than 50 years, IBC...
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