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London, United Kingdom-based managing general agent Landmark Underwriting has expanded into Canada with the opening of an office location in Toronto. Landmark (Canada) Ltd. o/a Landmark Underwriting recently obtained the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) licence and is now licensed to carry on business in Ontario, the MGA reported in a press release Sept. […]
By Jason Contant | September 23, 2021
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KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Upgrades to communications systems in British Columbia’s wildfire zones are needed to save lives and properties, says a report released Wednesday. The Thompson Rivers University report, which examined B.C.’s communications practices during the devastating wildfire seasons of 2017 and 2018, calls for improvements to better inform people about risks before, during and […]
By The Canadian Press | September 23, 2021
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Learning how to “speak IFRS 17” will be an essential skill for insurers for both ongoing effective governance and communicating business performance to stakeholders, a partner at PwC Canada said. The changes in the upcoming insurance accounting standard can significantly impact a number of key performance indicators (KPIs) that are widely used today for managing […]
By Jason Contant | September 22, 2021
Auto insurance is a necessary evil — drivers can’t operate a vehicle without it. And any number of factors can increase drivers’ premiums. Sometimes it’s simply the market. “The market goes up and down over time,” said Bruce Mackay, president of Mackay Insurance Brokers Inc. in Belleville, Ont. “Some things don’t change at all and […]
By Melissa Shin | September 22, 2021
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Yvonne Su, Assistant Professor in the Department of Equity Studies, York University, Canada Summer 2021 saw a succession of record breaking disasters. Wildfires […]
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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — known commonly as drones — were originally a tool solely for the military. Now they’re used regularly for civilian purposes such as photography, monitoring traffic and fighting fires, said Janarthan Sivarajah, senior new business manager, professional liability, with Toronto-based Zensurance. As with most flying objects, drones are prone to accidents. […]
By Melissa Shin | September 21, 2021
The global COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a tidal wave of people quitting their jobs in what’s being called “the Great Resignation.” What can employers do to combat this wave of resignations? Take a three-step, more data-driven approach to retention, said Ian Cook, vice president of people analytics with Vancouver-based analytics software firm Visier. First, employers […]
By Jason Contant | September 21, 2021
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MONTREAL – Police say the condition of a 77-year-old woman is uncertain after she was among nine people hit by a car outside a polling station in a Montreal suburb Monday evening. Sgt. Veronique Comtois said today the woman’s injuries weren’t life threatening but due to the victim’s age, her situation could deteriorate rapidly if […]
By The Canadian Press | September 21, 2021
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Knowing the most common cybersecurity attacks can help brokers better advise their clients on risk mitigation strategies, a Canadian cyber insurance provider has said. Selling cyber policies remains a concern for many brokers, who are struggling to keep up with the increased frequency and severity of sophisticated cyberattacks and ever-evolving coverages. The more brokers understand […]
By Melissa Shin | September 20, 2021
Rising condo insurance premiums will continue at least through the first two quarters of 2022, according to LowestRates.ca’s latest Home Insurance Price Index. Condo insurance premiums are continuing to rise in Canada, sustaining a years-long increase, the rate comparison site said in a blog Wednesday. Condo rates are skyrocketing in British Columbia and Alberta in […]
By Jason Contant | September 20, 2021
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