Industry
Deborah M. Luthi, enterprise risk manager for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, is the president of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) for the 2012 term.Luthi has been a member of RIMS for almost 32 years and on the board for 11 years. “Last year, risk managers around the world were put to […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 3, 2012
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Western Financial Group has acquired Roblin Insurance Travel and Realty Agencies Ltd. in Roblin, Manitoba. Founded in 1976, the Roblin brokerage will now operate as a Western Financial Group office. Terry Hawryluk will oversee the branch.”We will be bringing a wider range of products to and offering more choices for our customers in the Roblin […]
One year doesn't make a trend, but the fact that insurers' auto liability costs are increasing significantly even over one year points to the need to finish the job on Ontario's auto reforms.
By David Gambrill, Editor | December 31, 2011
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Canadian Market Auto personal accident lines improve after Ontario auto reforms Automobile personal accident lines showed a huge improvement in 2011 Q3 compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). During the third quarter of 2010, Canadian insurers automobile private passenger personal […]
December 31, 2011
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Incoming OIAA president Steve DelGreco says the association will continue to focus on enhancing the training and education of its membership during his term.
By Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor | December 31, 2011
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A link exists between flexible supply hose plumbing failures and the storage of everyday cleaning products. Who should warn about what?
By Fred J. Ablenas, Ph.D, Director, Chemistry, Pyrotech BEI | December 31, 2011
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Before insurers embark on or continue down the path of creating agency portals to communicate with agents or consumers, they should first take a step back and investigate user experience platform (UXP) technologies.
By Wendy Aarons-Corman, President, North America, edge IPK Incorporated | December 31, 2011
The insurance industry has established a number of key protocols to ensure the potential for conflict does not arise as a result of common corporate ownership of adjusting, medical examination and other claims services.
By David Gambrill | December 31, 2011
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More than 350 delegates and 60 exhibiting companies attended Business Information Group’s inaugural, two-day International Sites and Spills Expo, held at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on Nov. 3-4, 2011. Featuring three tracks of conference speakers, the event was the first of its kind to combine hazardous materials management and site remediation with cleanup […]
Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR), a Markel International company, celebrated its 45th Anniversary in 2011. To celebrate, ESR held cocktail receptions in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. More than 600 guests, including brokers, reinsurers, adjusting firms and ESR staff, attended and enjoyed the camaraderie. Representatives of Markel International were present at these occasions. ESR became the […]
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