Insurance Bureau of Canada Deploys Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion (CAMP) to Thunder Bay, Ontario

THUNDER BAY, ON, May 31, 2012 /CNW/ - In response to flooding this week across parts of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) deployed today its Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion (CAMP) to help impacted residents and businesses.

IBC CAMP staff will be at Cherry Park on Pacific Avenue in Thunder Bay to answer insurance-related questions for Thunder Bay residents and business owners impacted by water damage.

"We advise residents that they should contact their insurance representative to determine whether or not they have coverage," said Ralph Palumbo, Vice-President of Ontario for IBC.  "Overland flooding is not covered by insurance. Sewer back-up often is, but that depends on your coverage."

CAMP is one of a number of initiatives by Canada's home, car and business insurers to help Canadians prepare for, and cope with, disasters. The national program provides disaster victims with on-site, quick-response, insurance-related information.

Another option for affected residents with questions is to call IBC's Consumer Information Centre - 1-800-387-2880

Media calls for IBC should be directed to Steve Kee - 416-362-2031 ext. 4387

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 114,000 Canadians, pays more than $7 billion in taxes to the federal, provincial and municipal governments, and has a total premium base of $40 billion.

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For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:

Steve Kee
Director, Media Relations
Insurance Bureau of Canada
416-362-2031 ext. 4387 or 416-841-5669
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