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Digital Trends Evolving the Insurance Industry

The insurance industry is experiencing an exciting transformation, prompting technology adoption, especially digital connectivity, to rise to an all-time high. In fact, according to recent research from Accenture , 66% of insurance executives report that the pace of digital transformation for their organization is accelerating and 81% of insurance businesses and IT executives worldwide acknowledge […]

By Steve Whitelaw, SVP and General Manager, Applied Systems Canada | October 1, 2022

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Water IoT: A game-changing water monitoring technology for high-rise construction projects

In the insurance world, it’s often said that ‘water’ is the new ‘fire.’ And the new normal for annual catastrophic losses related to water damage is around $2 billion, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). But the problem is even more acute in high-rise construction projects, where it can be hard to pinpoint […]

By Northbridge Insurance | October 1, 2022

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Vancouver gas prices break North American record: analyst

Gas prices in Vancouver hit a new high of more than $2.39 a litre at some stations Thursday, blowing past the previous peak set this summer.

By The Canadian Press | September 30, 2022

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Why risk managers are feeling a sense of urgency

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the business and risk landscape dramatically over the past couple of years and created a sense of urgency to spread risk knowledge and education, the new CEO of RIMS said in an interview with Canadian Underwriter. “As a business CEO, as a leader, I used to be able to make […]

By Jason Contant | September 29, 2022

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