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Thinking about starting or advancing your insurance career? 👀

The 2026 CAIB Spring courses are now open!

Flexible learning. Industry recognized designation. Career growth on your terms.

👉 Explore the spring schedule:

ibabc.org/CAIBNewEdition#NECourseSchedule

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January 27, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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To help turn risk into resilience, MaRS Discovery District and Definity have launched the Adaptech Accelerator, a new national program focused on scaling Canadian climate adaptation and resilience solutions.

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January 26, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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The new DCCRA report highlights growing risks from flooding, wildfire, extreme heat and earthquakes, all intensified by climate change, and outlines their impacts on communities, infrastructure, the economy and equity-deserving groups across BC.

👉Learn more: bcbroker.texterity.com/.../december...
January 21, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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CAIB now offers new flexible learning options.

Choose your study materials:
☑️ All Materials: physical textbook + e-book + flipbook style LMS + exam
☑️ Digital-only: e-book + flipbook style LMS + exam
☑️ Textbook-only: physical textbook + exam

Learn more: ibabc.org/CAIBNewEdition

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January 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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It’s a new year and the perfect time to start planning your 2026 calendar!

IBABC’s annual events are confirmed, and we look forward to bringing our members and industry partners together again for another impactful year.

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January 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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Clear policy language isn’t just good practice, it’s essential.

➡️ Do you think most policyholders truly understand their exclusions?

Explore the full decision and what it means for insurers and insureds in this BC Broker article: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...

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January 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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In his Dec. column, President Amrit Sidhu shares how brokers across B.C. have navigated change, strengthened relationships, supported their communities, and prepared for the work ahead in 2026.

Read his full message in the latest BC Broker: bcbroker.texterity.com/bcbroker/lib...

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December 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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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...

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December 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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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.

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December 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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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

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December 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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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.

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November 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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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...

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November 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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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:
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October 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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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
October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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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:
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Trade Show registration:
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September 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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🌞 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
September 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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🥇 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.

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September 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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📢 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
September 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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The Bipper has crossed the Salish Sea—hello, Vancouver! 👋

#WheresBipper #BipperRoadTrip2025 #IBABC #BCBrokers
September 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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❗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...
August 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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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
August 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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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...

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August 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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🚀 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

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July 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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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...

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July 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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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...

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July 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM