The Big If Draft
THE BIG IF
We’ve all seen the news images: catastrophic events are on the rise across Canada, devastating communities. And ‘IF’ disaster strikes, the impact is ‘BIG’.
Which is why the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada created the ‘BIG IF’ campaign. It’s our goal, on behalf of insurance brokers, to educate home and business owners and mitigate against the unexpected.
Learn more about the impacts of wildfire, overland flood and cyber-attack – and the potential gaps in consumer protection.
overland flooding
Floods are the costliest natural disaster in Canada. Learn more about who is most at risk, when overland flooding is most likely to occur, and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
Are you covered? Talk to a broker today.
WILDFIRE
Climate change is causing devastating wildfires in communities across Canada.
What time of year are you most at risk? What regions are most vulnerable?
And what can you do to protect your home, family or business?
CYBER SECURITY
A cyber-attack can shut down your business or threaten your financial security.
But there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from this growing threat or recover if you become a victim.
Don’t let someone steal your life.
Learn more about overland flooding here:
Flood Protection Resources – Centre on Climate Adaptation
Flood Maps – Know Your Risks – Flood Smart Canada
Water Damage and Flood Protection – Insurance Bureau of Canada
Build and Emergency Kit – Red Cross
Floods – Get Prepared– Government of Canada
Learn more about wildfire here:
Fire and Wildfire Protection – Insurance Bureau of Canada
Fire Weather Forecasts – FireSmoke Canada
Brochures, Manuals, and Checklists – FireSmart Canada
Wildfires: Federal Response – Government of Canada
National Wildland Fire Summary and Current Conditions – Government of Canada
Get the latest intelligence on protection from cyber-attack here:
Protect Your Business – Insurance Bureau of Canada
Get Cyber Safe – Government of Canada
Canadian Center for Cyber Security – Government of Canada
FIND YOUR PROVINCAL BROKER ASSOCIATION
Talk to your broker to better understand if overland flood, wildfire, or cyber security insurance is available where you live.
Don’t have a broker?
Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta
Insurance Brokers Association British Colombia
Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba
Insurance Brokers Association of New Brunswick
Insurance Brokers Association of Newfoundland & Labrador
Insurance Brokers Association of Nova Scotia
Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario
Insurance Brokers Association of Prince Edward Island