Industry
Transport Canada is proposing an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR) to make it easier for Canadians to import vehicles from the United States that are either already equipped with an electronic immobilization system “or can be fitted with one.”As of Sept. 1, 2007, motor vehicle safety regulations require that all new cars, […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 3, 2007
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A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating of ACE INA Insurance (Canada) to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent).The ratings reflect A.M. Best’s view that the company maintains excellent capitalization, has delivered consistently strong operating performance for several years and receives solid brand recognition, an A.M. Best release says.”The results are supported by significant […]
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Direct writers are trying to provide consumers the same kinds of choice offered by independent brokers, but they can't touch the advisory value proposition
By Steven Wagler, President, Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) | November 30, 2007
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Keith Wilson, who bought two brokerages by the age of 26, and who, at 38 years of age, is already the past president of two broker associations, is a testament to the vast potential of young brokers nationwide.
By Vanessa Mariga | November 30, 2007
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The U.S. court scene is rife with stories of litigation gone wild, with claimants launching lawsuits over all manner of personal injuries. Don't expect to see the same litigious environment in Canada anytime soon, Swiss Re seminar panelists say
By David Gambrill | November 30, 2007
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Will the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to award costs against the plaintiff in Danier embolden D&O insurers to defend class actions more vigorously?
By Patrick Bourk and Garth Pepper | November 30, 2007
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Insurance defence counsel need to be diligent, thorough and prepared, given the Supreme Court of Canada's recent ruling that police can now be found liable for negligent prosecutions
By Pino Cianfarani, Partner, Lerners LLP (Toronto) | November 30, 2007
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The author arrived in Calgary on the heels of a major flood in June 2007 and gauged the public's response. Here's what he found
By Dan Sandink, Research Coordinator, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction | November 30, 2007
Hundreds of delegates and attendees visited the 70-plus exhibitors who were working the show and showing their work at the 87th Annual Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario Convention and Exhibition held October 17-19 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto.
November 30, 2007
The salesman held out his business card to Bob Davies and flashed him a winning smile. “I really don’t have to sell this car, sir,” he said smoothly, waving his other arm at the sleek silver car behind him. “It sells itself.” My boss, Fred Wilson, who ran my insurance company’s downtown branch office, stood […]
By Axiom | November 30, 2007
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