IBC MEDIA ADVISORY - Adapting to severe weather: Alberta's approach

CALGARY, May 27, 2013 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	Luncheon address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
WHY:	An increase in severe weather - major hail storms, drought, wildfires and floods -- is threatening individuals, communities and businesses in Alberta.  As a result, insured losses have eclipsed those in other provinces, reaching hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
	Don Forgeron, President and CEO of Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), which represents 90 per cent of Canada's property and casualty insurers, will discuss how changing weather patterns could impact businesses and homeowners and what Alberta businesses, governments, and consumers can do to develop, promote and implement adaptation measures.
	The Alberta government was the first province to release a climate change action plan in 2002 and Calgary's climate change program is recognized as a leader in municipal climate change efforts in Canada.  In his speech, Mr. Forgeron will put a challenge to Albertans to take a leadership role in initiating innovative adaptation strategies.
WHEN:	Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm
	11:30 a.m. - registration and networking
	12:00 noon - luncheon and presentation
	12:45 p.m. - Mr. Forgeron will be available to speak with reporters after the speech
WHERE:	Hyatt Regency Calgary - Stephen Room, 700 Centre Street S.E.

About Insurance Bureau of Canada

Insurance Bureau of Canada is the national industry association representing Canada's private home, car and business insurers. Its member companies represent 90% of the property and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada. The P&C insurance industry employs over 115,000 Canadians, pays more than $7 billion in taxes to the federal, provincial and municipal governments, and has a total premium base of $44 billion.

 

SOURCE: INSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA

To confirm your attendance at the luncheon address or book an interview, contact:

Ellen Woodger
Communications Consultant
Insurance Bureau of Canada
416-483-2358
[email protected]    

Steve Kee (on-site)
Director, Media Relations
Insurance Bureau of Canada
416-841-5669
[email protected]

Jesse Semko
Communications Specialist
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
403-750-0434