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B.C. Utilities Commisssion confirms auto rate increase

The B.C. Utilities Commission has confirmed a 6.5% increase that came into effect on an interim basis on Mar. 15, 2006.”ICBC is committed to keeping auto insurance rates low and stable,” Donnie Wing, ICBC’s senior vice president of insurance, marketing and underwriting, said. “But the fact of the matter is that the cost of claims […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 18, 2006

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Lloyd’s Market shaken, not stirred by 2005 hurricanes

As a result of enhanced risk management and three consecutive years of significant profit, Lloyd’s was well positioned to absorb the substantial claims arising from a second year of unprecedented natural catastrophes in 2005, according to an overview of the Lloyd’s Market by Guy Carpenter & Company, Inc.”Lloyd’s underlying performance continued to be strong in […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 17, 2006

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Ex-Special Forces operatives help underwrite U.K. terrorism risk

When it comes to insuring against terrorism, getting the right intelligence is key, Lloyd’s says. That’s why Lloyd’s has partnered with a company that uses ex-Special Forces operatives, the insurer posted on its Web site. To do their job effectively, underwriters need to know the threat levels associated with a risk so that they can […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 17, 2006

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Terrorism risk cat bond prevails

The terrorism risk catastrophe bond written by Golden Goal Finance Ltd. To cover the cancellation of the 2006 FIFA World Cup was recently applauded by Risk Management Solutions (RMS).RMS, a provider of products and services for the management of natural hazard risk, says the bond stayed the tournament without incident, proving to be successful for […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 14, 2006

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