Industry

What’s New: In Brief (September 16, 2008)

E2Value Inc. has inked an agreement with Compu-Quote Inc. to deploy and provide access to the eValueMCV cost engine and methodology.Beginning in September 2008, Compu-Quote will distribute the ezITV insurance to value application to insurance brokers across Canada, a Compu-Quote release says.The ezITV is a desktop tool integrated with Compu-Quote’s PropertyRater application that will access […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 16, 2008

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Where the parties stand on cross-pillar mergers

Removing a de facto ban on allowing cross-pillar mergers between banks and insurance companies is “not a priority” for the Conservative Party of Canada.The Liberal Party of Canada says it would analyze the possibility of such mergers on an individual basis, keeping in mind the principles of international competition and marketplace competition.The New Democratic Party […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 16, 2008

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CIAA inaugurates new president

Reno Daigle was inaugurated as president of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association this past Saturday at Dalvay By the Sea in Prince Edward Island. “It is with pleasure that I pass to you the gong of office,” Fred Plant, immediate past president, said as he handed over the presidential reins. “Wear it with pride I […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 15, 2008

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AIG’s future uncertain in wake of subprime-related security woes

American International Group Inc. (AIG)’s stock took a serious hit following disclosure that American investment banks Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. had declared bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch was sold.Shares in AIG fell 31% on Sept. 12, and then plummeted more than 60% on the morning of Sept. 15, as investors grew concerned that the firm lacked […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 15, 2008

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