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S.i. Systems Ltd. completed its acquisition of Genex Systems Professionals Group, a Toronto-based information technology consulting and staffing firm serving the insurance and banking industries.Derek Bullen, CEO of S.i. Systems, said, “The combination of Genex and S.i. Systems Ltd. is a good business model for further growth of our staffing services into the banking and […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 7, 2006
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Desjardins Financial Security is changing the name of the entities of its financial products and services distribution networks in Canada. The 20 LFS Laurentian Financial Services centres that distribute insurance and savings products through nearly 450 representatives will be doing business under the name “Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network.” In addition, Optifund Investments Inc., the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 6, 2006
While the costs of liability coverage have been dropping, businesses on average have maintained their level of coverage, says a global study by Marsh Inc.The study surveyed 7,196 companies 562 of which were Canadian — in 53 countries. Findings are based on insurance-purchasing decisions made during the 12-month period ending Mar. 31, 2006, says a […]
The Co-Operators has formed a cross-company committee to address concerns about insurance availability, affordability, volatility and accessibility facing the country’s non-profit and voluntary sectors.It created the committee following a 2004 advisory panel in Moncton, NB, in which community leaders raised the question of insurance for volunteer groups with company representatives, The Co-Operators says in a […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 5, 2006
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Kingsway Financial Services has selected the Progress EasyAsk natural language query and reporting technology for use within its portal application.Using a customizable “dashboard interface populated with embedded queries, business users at Kingsway can instantly access up-to-date information and answers to a number of key business questions,” says a Progress Software release.Kingsway chief information officer Claude […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 1, 2006
Western Financial Group has announced it intends to acquire Geer Spice Insurance Agencies Ltd., Northland Insurance Services Ltd., J.W. Baker Insurance Agencies Inc. and Pomeroy Insurance Services Ltd.The transactions are expected to close in January 2007. All of the planned acquisitions are located in northern B.C.”These communities are vibrant centres for growth and activity in […]
Happy, healthy kids are the first priority for Stephen Wise and the KRG Children's Charitable Foundation
By David Gambrill | November 30, 2006
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Harper's recommitment to brokers in Bank Act issue draws standing ovation
While exhibiting at the 2006 IBAO Conference held October 17-20 at the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls – Canadian Underwriter magazine captured a few photos of some of the many hundreds of visitors to the exhibits hall who dropped-by the Canadian Underwriter booth. Say ‘Cheese’!
November 30, 2006
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