Media Advisory - Post Ontario Budget Reaction - Insurance Bureau of Canada

TORONTO, May 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Insurance Bureau of Canada President and CEO Don Forgeron will be available at Queen's Park to speak with reporters following today's Ontario Budget.

He will be available to comment on the government's plan to target a 15% rate reduction and how this will only work if appropriate reforms consistent with the scope of reductions are in place.

• Director of Media Relations, Steve Kee, will assist with interview opportunities and can be reached at 416-841-5669 or by email [email protected].

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.

To view media releases and information, visit the media section of IBC's website at www.ibc.ca.

SOURCE: INSURANCE BUREAU OF CANADA

If you require more information, IBC spokespeople are available.

To schedule an interview, please contact:

Helen Lialias
Media Relations Officer
Insurance Bureau of Canada
416-362-2031 ext. 4312
[email protected]