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Alberta Voluntary Sector Insurance Council
Representatives from the insurance industry, the voluntary sector and the Government of Alberta, began to meet in early 2004 to discuss growing concerns about the impact of rising insurance costs on many organizations in the voluntary sector in Alberta. The dialogue was helpful in clarifying issues as well as developing a better understanding on the part of representatives of both the insurance industry and the voluntary sector on what drives changes in insurance rates and coverage, and the impact of the hard market on voluntary organizations. The initial meetings identified a number of issues but those related to coverages and limitations on coverage were the most common. In January, 2005, the group that had been meeting informally agreed to establish the Alberta Voluntary Sector Insurance Council. The purpose of the Council is to provide a mechanism for the voluntary sector, the insurance industry and the Government of Alberta to address insurance-related issues affecting the broad voluntary sector. In this context, the term “voluntary sector” will refer to those groups and organizations whose work is not-for-profit and governed by a board of volunteers. It does not include quasi-non-governmental groups (quangos) such as hospitals, and universities. | ||||
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