Links & Resources

Frequently requested documents

Industry Links

Centre for Study of Insurance Operations - provides standard forms and technology resources in support of the broker distribution channel.
Insurance Bureau of Canada - the national industry association representing Canada's private home, car and business insurers.
Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction - an independent, not-for-profit institute for disaster prevention research and communications.
General Insurance OmbudService- an independent dispute resolution service for complaints related to home, auto or business insurance.
Mediate BC- provides dispute resolution services in B.C.
Insurance Council of B.C. - licenses insurance agents, salespersons and adjusters; sets educational requirements and disciplines licensees when there has been a breach of the statutes, regulations or rules that provide consumer protection.
Financial Institutions Commission - a regulatory agency of the provincial Ministry of Finance, FICOM administers the statutes that regulate the pension, financial services and real estate sectors in B.C.

Consumer Resources - covers consumer tips, road safety, emergency planning, homeowner information and other topics related to insurance and risk management.
Strata Insurance - Strata Insurance is a new consumer guide available to B.C. residents from IBABC-member insurance brokerages and online.

Privacy Resources - links to authorities and resources that will help brokers comply with privacy statutes and contractual requirements for proper handling of clients’ personal information.

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Canada Law Books on Carswell.com. Search using keyword "insurance" in the Carswell Product Catalogue.
Canadian Insurance: statistical reports and annual Brown Chart.
Insurance People Media Ltd.: BC Insurance Directory, Prairie Insurance Directory.
Canadian Underwriter: National Insurance Marketer, Annual Statistical Issue, Ontario Insurance directory.
MSA Research: Financial information and analytical tools for Canada's insurance professionals.