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Alberta Voluntary Sector Insurance Council

CCVO is a member of the Alberta Voluntary Sector Insurance Council(AVSIC), which brings together the voluntary sector, insurance industry and Government of Alberta to address insurance-related issues affecting the voluntary sector.

AVSIC defines the voluntary sector as groups and organizations whose work is not-for-profit and governed by a board of volunteers. It does not include quasi-governmental groups such as hospitals or universities.

The role of AVSIC is to:

* Link to other provincial & national groups and forums.

* Facilitate & direct research and data collection.

* Develop recommendations on improving affordability, accessibility, stability and public policy.

The priority issues for AVSIC include:

* Securing reliable and accurate data about the voluntary sector’s insurance needs and requirements

* Ensuring the insurance industry has a better understanding of the voluntary sector

* Working with the voluntary sector to develop a better understanding of the insurance industry

* Assessment risk performance and benefits in the voluntary sector