As part of a three-year pilot program launched in partnership with SGI, fees will be waived for Restricted Auto (Part I & II) and Bylaws (General & Auto) exams written by member employees through IBAS, effective June 1. These exams comprise the core education requirements to qualify for a Restricted Auto Licence.

Established in 2019, the EBC is a member advisory committee under the oversight of the IBAS board of directors, tasked with executing a vital three-part mandate on behalf of the association. Due to member interest, te 2023 EBC was expanded to 14 representatives — up from eight in 2022.

As part of National Safe Driving Week, which runs December 1 – 7, 2022, the Canada Safety Council, IBAS, and SGI are reminding motorists to make sure safety is the top priority when getting behind the wheel. Drivers should keep their eyes on the road — not on the screen.

Are you a broker under 40? Or have you become licensed in the past five years? This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to strengthen your involvement within the industry while giving back to Saskatchewan communities. The deadline to express interest is November 18.

At its annual general meeting on Thursday, October 13, in Regina, IBAS members elected the association's board of directors for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Members also elected its appointees to the General Insurance Council of Saskatchewan for the 2023 calendar year.

It’s with mixed emotions we are writing to update you on two key staffing changes at IBAS. Brianne Johnson, our Director of Finance & Administration, is departing the association to take on an exciting new challenge, while Stephen Heckbert is joining our team on a one-year secondment as Senior Advisor to the President & CEO.

IBAS is currently soliciting expressions of interest to join its board of directors. This is a truly unique and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of both the association and the insurance industry. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Friday, September 2. Director terms will be voted upon at the October 13 annual general meeting in Regina.

Recent Campbell Collegiate graduate Sung Park has been named the third-ever recipient of the IBAS Young Community Leader Bursary, which recognizes one outgoing grade 12 student in Saskatchewan who exemplifies outstanding dedication to making their community a better place.

IBAS is proud to announce the first three funding recipients as part of the 2022 #BrokersCare Campaign for Kids. The SCEP Centre, Sask Girls United, and the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation will receive a combined contribution of $8,140 to advance targeted youth priorities.

SGI and IBAS are pleased to announce the signing of a new strategic accord, effective May 1, 2022, through December 31, 2029. The accord sets out high-level commitments between SGI and IBAS regarding the delivery of motor licence issuing products and services in the province.