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MIABC News

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When it comes to developments in our industry and new ways to serve our members, we like to stay up to date. Discover the latest news and updates from our team and from around the province here.

Abuse against children and vulnerable adults is alarmingly prevalent in our province. This year, the MIABC has developed resources – including a toolkit and online training – to help local governments take steps to reduce the risk of abuse in their…
The MIABC’s 2024 Risk Management Conference will be held April 3 – 5, 2024 at the JW Marriot Parq Hotel in Vancouver, BC.   The conference gives our members the forum to discuss risk management and insurance subjects with their peers and MIABC staff. …
This spring, our long-time Director of Claims, Sherman Chow, announced that he will retire at the end of November 2023. Sherman joined the MIABC as a Claims Examiner 29 years ago, immediately becoming a valued member of the team. In 2000, he was…
We are pleased to announce that the MIABC’s Legal Counsel, Steven Gares, has been promoted to the position of Manager of Claims. Steven joined the MIABC as Legal Counsel in 2019 after practicing for several years at a downtown firm. Over the past four…
The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Municipal Insurance Association of BC's (MIABC's) subscribers will take place in Vancouver in September 2023 in conjunction with the UBCM Convention. Further details on the precise date and time of the AGM…
In 2021, we lost a significant member of the MIABC community, Terry Pile. Terry was the Risk Manager for the City of Kamloops for over 20 years, and he was a well-known member of the MIABC community. Terry was also one of the MIABC’s biggest champions.…
From the Board and Staff of the MIABC, we wish you all the best for a wonderful holiday season and a successful 2023!   Please take note of our holiday hours Monday, December 26 Closed Tuesday, December 27 Closed Wednesday, December 28 …
Are you looking for a position where you have an impact beyond insurance and you make a difference in our communities? We are looking for an energetic, motivated, and career-minded insurance professional to join our team to provide professional and…
We are pleased to announce that Satvinder Kaur Sekhon has joined our Insurance Services team in the newly created position of Insurance Services Administrator! Satvinder Kaur has previously worked in the underwriting and billing departments of…
As we continue to grow and look towards future opportunities and challenges, we are better positioning our talented team to meet the ever-changing needs of BC local governments. These changes will help us to continually provide our members with…