PLATINUM SPONSOR: Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
Alexander Holburn is a full service law firm with offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. Alexander Holburn has been a partner of the MIABC since its inception, representing MIABC members in all manner of claims and litigation for three decades. They are experienced in all areas of litigation, with expertise in all matters affecting local governments and their operations. Their advocacy focuses on assessing risk, solving problems and providing excellent client service.
Aon Benfield Canada provides reinsurance risk transfer, administration, claims advocacy, and capital management solutions to assist insurers, reinsurers, and governments in reducing volatility, mitigating risk, and increasing resilience. We are proud to have served as MIABC’s professional treaty reinsurance consultant and market intermediary since 2003.
Carfra Lawton LLP is a premier civil litigation and insurance defence firm. It has over 35 years of experience defending local communities in all corners of British Columbia regarding all types of claims. The lawyers at Carfra Lawton LLP are known for their timely and reasoned advice. Their aim is to develop a focused and assertive litigation strategy at the outset and take steps to see a claim to an equitable and swift resolution. Contact Aron Bookman ambookman@carlaw.ca and visit us at www.carlaw.bc.
Lidstone & Company Law Corporation is a local government law firm with offices in British Columbia and Alberta. Each of their lawyers has specialized knowledge and particular expertise in areas of municipal law, and they collaborate closely with local government officials. They act as if they are In-House Counsel in terms of response times, care, and concern.
Stewart McDannold Stuart, otherwise known as “SMS”, is a firm devoted to providing legal services to local governments in British Columbia. Founded in Victoria in 1988 by a group of experienced local government lawyers, the firm maintains busy solicitor and litigation practices and has a focus on providing practical, timely and cost-effective advice and legal services province-wide to local governments and other public bodies. Through its many long-term relationships with clients, the firm works to achieve its clients’ immediate and broader objectives within their roles as public authorities. With a “client first” approach to practice, SMS lawyers are approachable, responsive, practical and draw on the deep experience of the firm across the entire array of local government issues and law.
Young Anderson acts for local governments providing advice to assist them in addressing the varied and complex issues that challenge their communities. Their approach to providing legal services is to develop a long-term relationship with each of their clients, founded initially on competence and experience, and enhanced over time by reliable, straightforward, and timely service – service that is sensitive to both the immediate circumstances and the broader public interest objectives of their clients. Young Anderson seeks as well to transform current problems and concerns into opportunities for change by providing advice that effectively addresses specific, immediate issues while at the same time recommending approaches and procedures that anticipate and prevent future legal problem.
Civic Legal LLP provides solicitor and litigation services in planning & land development, procurement, construction, and all local government matters.
Victor Insurance Managers Inc. (Victor Canada) is a subsidiary of Victor Insurance Holdings and a leading managing general agent. Victor has a rich history in specialty insurance and offers a unique range of products and programs in property and professional liability, as well as group and retiree benefits, which are distributed through independent brokers and advisors. The company is committed to empowering insurance professionals and their clients through innovation, specialized underwriting expertise, and a nimble, technology-oriented business approach. For more information, visit: www.victorinsurance.ca.
A day in the life of a business owner in a cyberworld – If a business is targeted by a ransomware attack, the wrong move could result in a very expensive day at the office! Check out the following animated video, “A day in the life…” to see a ransomware attack in action for an unsuspecting business owner – and how taking the right steps can help businesses against this growing threat!
Victor experts share preventative measures as cyberattacks on the rise – Cyberattacks were bad before, but now they’re worse as cybercriminals prey on companies’ technology challenges and employees’ emotional fears during the pandemic. In this video, learn more from our Victor experts about the main cause of cyberattacks and ways to protect you and your company from these cyberattacks.
Established in 1885, Fulton & Company LLP is one of BC’s oldest law firms. Providing comprehensive legal advice and advocacy services to local governments for over 130 years, our breadth of experience and results-oriented approach ensures our local government clients can always expect timely, effective solutions to the complex issues affecting their communities. In addition to representing numerous local governments across the province, we have acted as counsel for the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia since 1985.
Twining, Short & Haakonson is a boutique litigation firm in Vancouver practising in the field of insurance-based litigation. Their areas of expertise include construction disputes, professional negligence and discipline, errors and omissions, products liability, municipal law, bylaw enforcement, environmental law, marine law, fire loss, personal injury, insurance coverage issues, and subrogation. Twining, Short & Haakonson has been defending local governments at all levels of the BC Courts for over 25 years. Their lawyers have successfully defended municipalities and their officers and employees in a range of disputes that include faulty construction design and inspection claims, fire negligence claims, as well as personal injury and police negligence claims. With each file, they are committed to providing municipalities and their insurers with practical advice, thoughtful opinions on liability risk and exposure, and advice on the best path to resolution, whether it be negotiation, mediation, summary trial, or conventional trial.
For over 51 years Coast Claims has provided outstanding claims service to our clients throughout BC, Alberta, Northwest Territories and now Ontario. With 17 offices and close to 80 adjusters Coast Claims have become the largest firm in the region. Coast Claims is proud of their reputation for professionalism and innovation along with their focus on cost-effective claims handling and prompt file resolutions. Coast adjusters strive to project these values in their daily interactions with their clients, insureds, and others in the industry.
One of the leading regional law firms in western Canada, Vancouver’s Harper Grey has been a part of the local legal landscape for more than a century. Our core strengths in business law, corporate/commercial litigation, insurance law, administrative law, medical defence, and health law has served as the foundation from which we have built many niche practices, enabling us to offer our clients a wide range of legal services.
HSB Canada, part of Munich Re, is a technology-driven company built on a foundation of specialty insurance, engineering, and technology, all working to drive innovation in a modern world, to keep you ahead of risk.
At Suncorp, we have over 50 years of experience in assessing value – market value and insurance replacement value for property of all types: diamond mines to water and wastewater systems; condominium complexes to retail malls; pulp & paper mills to the house down the road, and all things in between.
We provide clients with appraisal services that determine how much your assets are worth, risk management services to help mitigate potential losses, and we can help you keep track of everything and its value over time.
Our senior appraisers are often called on to help write legislation, sit on advisory councils, and testify as certified expert witnesses. When those same appraisers work for you, we deliver on-time, credible, professionally presented reports – we promise.
