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MIABC News

We’re always working to stay informed and ahead of the curve.

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.

MIABC Staff Changes

Today, we welcome Jacinta Wu, CIP, as the newest member of the MIABC team in the role of Risk Management Advisor. Jacinta started her insurance career in claims five years ago before moving on to various commercial lines positions on the brokerage side…

MIABC’s CEO Announces His Retirement

After sixteen years leading the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia (MIABC), Chief Executive Officer, Tom Barnes, has announced he plans to retire at the end of June 2022. Tom has played a critical role in the growth and transformation…

MIABC Staff Changes

Today, the MIABC says farewell and happy retirement to Susan Ackerman, our Risk Management Advisor. Susan has been an invaluable member of the MIABC team since 2011. Did you know that Susan’s decision to join the MIABC all started with a leap of faith?…

MIABC Staff Changes

We are delighted to welcome Jordan Hauschildt to the MIABC as Legal Counsel. Jordan previously practiced insurance defence at Health Law LLP, and he has also worked as a sole practitioner, specializing in criminal defence, and as Crown Counsel in the…

MIABC Staff Changes

We are pleased to announce that Brian Lee has joined the MIABC as Legal Counsel. Brian most recently worked with Dolden Wallace Folick LLP as an Associate Lawyer and previously spent three years working at ICBC as Legal Counsel. Brian completed his…

MIABC Update

The MIABC exists to support its members and their communities. As we have entered a period of unprecedented uncertainty and disruption across the globe related to the COVID-19 health pandemic, we want you to know that we are here to assist you to…

MIABC CEO Tom Barnes Wins Award for Excellence in Leadership

Congratulations to our CEO, Tom Barnes for winning the 2020 Award for Excellence in Leadership awarded byAGRiP (Association of Governmental Risk Pools). Tom’s award recognizes his transformative tenure as CEO of the Municipal Insurance Association…

Calling All Innovators

Do you have a great idea for a risk management project? Do you need money to make your idea come to life? Apply now to make a pitch for up to $10,000 in Risk Management Grant funding at the Raptors’ Room session at the MIABC’s Risk Management Conference…

2018 Holiday Letter from MIABC Chair

To My Fellow MIABC Members, As 2018 draws to a close, and I complete my first year as Chair of the MIABC Board after 24 years as a Board member, I thought it seemed appropriate to send you each my best wishes for the holiday season. I also want to share…

2019 MIABC Excellence in Risk Management Awards-Now Accepting Nominations

The MIABC has implemented a new awards program which recognizes those of its members who have shown excellence in the advancement of the practice of risk management. The awards, which will include Risk Management Grants of up to $5,000.00, will be…