Industry
Originally a medium for scientists to exchange information, the Internet’s use has rapidly expanded to become a virtual commercial marketplace. And, with the Internet’s commercial potential beginning to truly surface, consumers through news group forums and dedicated web sites are now reacting to perceived unfair business practices. As these widespread forums continue to grow in […]
By Dennis Krueger, a U.S. freelance technology writer | June 30, 1999
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Economical Mutual Insurance Company has announced plans to purchase the insurance-related assets of the Family Group of Companies, which filed for bankruptcy protection in British Columbia earlier this year. Swiss Reinsurance Company, a Family creditor, joins Economical and will receive its minority equity interest to partially off-set the $20 million owed to them by Family. […]
June 30, 1999
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“We’re in a world where the ‘world of products’ is going to get even bigger,” predicts Norma Nielson, chair of insurance at the University of Calgary. A major issue arising from the “blurring of traditional product lines” and the multi-skills today required of financial service intermediaries, is how the regulators will react to the selling […]
U.S.-based Allstate Corporation has acquired CNA’s personal lines business in a transaction valued at $1.2 billion. The deal calls for Allstate to pay CNA $140 million in cash for the business and company shell. Also, Allstate will utilize about $950 million of its capital to support the new premium volume and will pay a marketing […]
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Queensway Financial Holdings Inc. and St. Paul Companies released their first quarter earnings, with both showing results mirroring industry trends. Both companies followed the industry’s alarming trend of rising operating ratios. And while Queensway’s premium volume rose considerably — the result of 1998 acquisitions just now being added to the books, St. Paul Companies experienced […]
Promoting regional unity and getting out on the road to read member needs and concerns first hand are central issues of the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia’s strategic growth plan for the year ahead. Although brokers should remain competitive within their ranks, the time has come for the province’s brokerage community to stand together […]
By Sean van Zyl, Editor | May 31, 1999
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When the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) introduced mandatory mediation of statutory accident benefits disputes, insurance companies quietly rejoiced. Essentially, the new rules preclude plaintiffs from launching an action at law prior to mediating issues in dispute which fall under Ontario Regulation 403 to Bill 59 such as benefits for medical and rehabilitation costs, […]
By Jonathan Schrieder, Milton J. Brown, Q.C. & Assoc., Barristers & | May 31, 1999
Equisure Financial Network Inc. (TSE: EFN) released record first quarter figures, setting new highs in revenue, net income, earnings, shareholders equity, assets and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). The company’s consolidated revenue was up 3% from 1998’s $21.1 million to $21.6 million. Net income rose by 38% to $1.05 million from $762,000 […]
May 31, 1999
Gore Mutual Insurance Company has appointed Kevin McNeil as president and chief executive officer. With 25 years of insurance, banking and industrial experience, McNeil has held senior positions in the insurance sector, including president of The Personal Insurance Company of Canada. HB Group Insurance Management Ltd. has announced a new management team and structure for […]
In most industries, the Internet has become an important business tool. Employees have access to endless possibilities for research, for improved communications internally and externally, and to work from home. Security in access and transferring information has, however, been the biggest concern of business in maximizing on the Internet’s full potential. Virtual Private Network (VPN) […]
By Ron Lepofsky, president, PTI Telecommunications | May 31, 1999
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