Industry
Jody Lohr, President, Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta Jody Lohr, vice president of operations at Excel & Y, Lundgren & Young Insurance, applauds the industry for the progress it has made towards having more women in leadership positions. “Our industry has a strong voice in supporting diversity and inclusion policies,” Lohr says. “I’m a female […]
By David Gambrill | March 10, 2022
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Hub International has announced several promotions within Hub Canada’s senior management team. Barbara MacPhail (pictured above) has been promoted to executive vice president of strategic initiatives Canada, Terri Botosan (pictured top right) is now in the newly-created position of regional president of employee benefits, retirement & life for Canada. David Moon (pictured bottom right) is […]
By Jason Contant | March 10, 2022
2 min read
With insured cyber losses growing, and the average digital ransom payments increasing by 82% (up US$570,000, according to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42), securities may help insurers survive the hard market ahead. “For cyber insurance to remain a viable business, insurers and their customers need a new pool of capital to help address the risk […]
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The Canadian Coast Guard says a container ship the length of two football fields is adrift off the west coast of Newfoundland. The agency said in an email Wednesday the 265-metre-long MSC Kim reported engine problems and the vessel was approximately 92 kilometres from Port au Port, N.L. The email says […]
By The Canadian Press | March 10, 2022
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Supply chain disruptions and back-ups due to COVID-19 and other factors (such as a shortage of drivers or trucks to deliver product) are contributing to concerns around cargo theft, a transportation industry expert says. “When you have more [cargo] that’s sitting around, that’s going to increase that level of concern around cargo theft because you […]
By Jason Contant | March 9, 2022
The Canadian P&C industry is responding to humanitarian relief efforts related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with several carriers beginning to make sizeable donations. The situation in Ukraine has escalated since Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, and the humanitarian needs are extensive and increasing rapidly. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates around 1.8 […]
By Alyssa DiSabatino | March 9, 2022
6 min read
OTTAWA – The Conservative critic for ethics and accountable government says he has asked the privacy commissioner to investigate the hacking of a crowdfunding platform that raised money for convoy protests and blockades. Tory MP James Bezan says the “blatant breach of privacy” of Canadian donors has led to doxxing campaigns, identification of personal […]
By The Canadian Press | March 9, 2022
Brenda Rose, Executive Vice President, Partner, FCA Insurance Brokers “One challenge every leader faces, but I believe still often falls more heavily on women, is being able to commit to extra responsibilities while juggling personal responsibilities, such as caring for children or assisting elders,” says Brenda Rose, executive vice president and partner at FCA Insurance […]
By David Gambrill | March 9, 2022
Amanda Ketelaars, Chief Process Officer, Mitchell & Whale “My plan wasn’t insurance,” confesses Amanda Ketelaars, chief process officer (CPO) at Mitchell & Whale since November 2021. Yet it has ended up being her first and final stop. Ketelaars was taking a year off after school when a friend suggested she give insurance a try. About […]
By David Gambrill | March 8, 2022
Catherine Roe, Executive Vice President, Central Region Leader, Canada, Aon Despite a degree in English literature, Catherine Roe “fell” into the insurance industry and has worked in “many different forms” — including auto claims adjustor, claims consultant, and account executive — for just over 30 years. Originally from Seattle, Roe began her career in the […]
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