Links & Resources

Frequently requested documents

• Broker of Record, Updated 2013
• BIP logo download

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.
• B.C. Financial Services Authority - a regulatory crown agency, the BCFSA administers the statutes that regulate the credit unions and trust companies, insurance companies, pension plans, mortgage brokers and the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation in B.C.

Consumer Resources

• Consumer Resources - covers consumer tips, road safety, emergency planning, homeowner information and other topics related to insurance and risk management.

Privacy Resources

• 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.

Industry History

• IBABC History Project

Publications

• 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.