IBAA is a non-profit trade association that represents more than 5,300 insurance brokers in Alberta.
Our main objectives are lobbying on behalf of our member brokers and providing our members with education services and various member benefits such as marketing support. Our association is recognized by the government, insurance companies, and consumers.
11/07/2022
We've moved!!!
.. Well, not physically, virtually! All our Facebook content—contests, news, events, promotions, and more—is officially moving to our new page: Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta. Make sure to head over and give it a like and a follow so you don't miss anything coming down the pipeline!
10/19/2022
Join the PYIB on Nov 4 for their upcoming Curling FUNspiel at the Edmonton Granite Curling Club! Sweep the ice, throw some rocks, and enjoy free food and prizes. You don't even have to have any curling experience! Get your friends together and register here: https://bit.ly/3eHF556
10/15/2022
“[Better training is] how we can get a better insurance market... We’ve got to do something about the loss ratios and the combined ratios. We’re looking at combined ratios well in excess of 100% for the long-haul trucking segment that simply isn’t sustainable.”
How new truckers can get a better ‘insurance experience’ Truck driver training programs need to improve so that operators have better safety knowledge to control their insurance rates
10/14/2022
Want to win a $50.00 Indigo gift card? Head to our page and RSVP for our Next IBAA Live with George and Barry! Attend the Livestream and take part in our new segment, Fun Facts with George and Barry to get your chance to win 💸💸💸
We'll be going live on Monday, Oct 17 at 1:30. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3fRJZgj
We're just under one week away from our next IBAA Live with George and Barry. We will be streaming this coming Monday, October 17th at 1:30 pm. Join us on our new page to catch up with our CEO and President!
Did you know that Barry's go-to Starbucks order is a vanilla latte with extra vanilla? Get to know them both better in our newest segment: Fun Facts About George and Barry. We're even giving away a prize to anyone who can answer the most trivia questions during the livestream!
See you there! https://bit.ly/3fRJZgj
10/10/2022
Happy Thanksgiving! We're so thankful for our amazing Alberta broker community, industry partners, extended stakeholders, and everyone who makes what we do possible. We hope you find some time today to relax, spend time with family, and reflect on what you're thankful for. 🥧🦃
10/07/2022
Phishing is one of the most common kinds of online scams in Canada. Recognizing a scam is the first step to prevention, but what should you do if it happens to you?
A few simple things you can do if you fall for a phishing scam are:
– Change your passwords
– Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
– Report the scam
Find tips on how to spot a phishing scam on the Get Cyber Safe site: https://bit.ly/3SDJkO7
10/04/2022
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With no setup, maintenance, or onboarding fees, it's easier than ever to give your employees the gift of less stress and more financial stability! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Ee4avX
10/03/2022
Join us Monday, October 17, at 1:30pm for the next installment of IBAA Live with George and Barry! Catch up on all the latest IBAA happenings, including our most recent white paper. Get to know our president and CEO a bit better with our newest segment: Fun Facts about George and Barry.
Tune in for your chance to win a $50.00 gift card for Indigo in our Fun Facts segment. Prove you know your stuff and get entered in the draw! 💸💸💸
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3Cte3HR
10/01/2022
This article from Insurance Business Magazine shows why it's so crucial that we maintain stringent cyber security policies. https://bit.ly/3SI6IcK
"Part of the investigation determined there was a human error element involved in exposing the server," said Blaschuk. "So we've definitely increased our checks and balances with our internal processes for establishing things such as virtual servers."
Over 145,000 customers' data was exposed in agency data breach incident – report New details reveal that the agency had an unsecured logging server anyone could access
09/30/2022
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day honours the children who never returned home, those who have lived as survivors of residential schools, and their families.
Today we wear orange shirts to recognize the painful history, the ongoing impacts of residential schools and the work to find a way forward. Today and everyday we commit to listening and learning.
09/28/2022
“You need to strike a balance between what to say, when to say it and to whom,” said Brian Rosenbaum, managing director, claims at Aon. “Silence is never good…but overstating, understating and speculating, are also not good."
What your commercial clients forget to do after a cyber breach Commercial clients who suffered a cyber data breach may be inclined to quickly pay the ransom and get back on their feet, but brokers should advise their clients not to forget about post-breach communication with their customers and employees. If…
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