About IBABC

What is IBABC?

The origins of the Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. date back to 1918, when Vancouver brokers formed the Vancouver Fire Insurance Agents Association. Today, the IBABC has more than 760 member offices and representation from every region of the province.

The Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. works on behalf of the public and professional insurance brokers. We answer your questions about property, home and auto insurance and bring your concerns to the attention of insurance companies, the government or other organizations. For insurance brokers, we provide professional education seminars and deal with other insurance organizations and government on their behalf.

IBABC is the primary educating institution for British Columbia insurance brokers. Our Association provides the pre-licensing courses and the Continuing Education seminars that fulfill brokers' mandatory education requirements to maintain their insurance sales licenses. Each year, more than 2,000 insurance professionals and aspiring insurance brokers in more than 40 locations across the province take courses and examinations administered by the IBABC.

IBABC administers the Insurance Dispute Resolution Services of British Columbia, which provides lower-cost alternatives for settling insurance disputes. For information on this service call Peter Wright at 604.606.8014.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. promotes the member insurance broker as the premier distributor of general insurance products and services in British Columbia.

VISION

The Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia is a non-profit trade association dedicated to:

• Serve as the voice of the member insurance broker;
• Provide sound leadership and services to its members;
• Be the primary resource of professional development for its members and to develop similar education and professional development services for the insurance community as a whole;
• Maximize the individual talents and strengths of its board and members to promote their involvement in directing the growth and prosperity of the association;
• Promote strong business relationships with insurance companies that support the insurance broker distribution system;
• Maintain quality office staff that provides prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service to its members, the public, government, industry and other stakeholders;
• Maintain a strong interactive working relationship with the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada.