Industry
Claimants appealing Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) decisions for compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash will be able to appeal to an independent mediator.The initiative is part of a joint pilot project between MPI and the Ministry of Family Services and Consumer Affairs to be launched this summer, a Manitoba government release says. […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 4, 2011
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It is jarring to see arbitration decisions emanating from FSCO that continue to expand the definition of "arising from use and operation" of a motor vehicle.
By David Gambrill, Editor | June 30, 2011
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Regulation OSFI calls for global insurance capital standards Global insurance capital standards would prevent the possibility of companies taking advantage of differences between capital charges across regulatory jurisdictions, according to Canada’s solvency regulator. Julie Dickson, superintendent of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), made the observation in a speech to the International […]
June 30, 2011
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It's a simple question, with complicated answers depending on the province and the legislation at hand. Once thought uninsurable, golf carts and pocket motorcycles may now qualify for auto insurance coverage in some provinces.
By Craig Harris, Freelance Writer | June 30, 2011
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Intact's acquisition of Canada's sixth-largest insurer, AXA Canada, was motivated by a desire to expand into the country's commercial mid-market.
Speakers at the 7th Annual Canadian Captives & Corporate Insurance Strategies Summit discussed the need to re-examine 'Old World' ways of thinking about captive formation, collateral and combined ratios.
By David Gambrill, Editor, Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor | June 30, 2011
Technology is the driving force behind the strong contemporary presence of the direct channel.
By Sylvie Paquette, President, Chief Operating Officer, Desjardins General Insurance Group | June 30, 2011
The Timmins Porcupine Insurance Brokers Association held its Northern Ontario Brokers Convention on April 27 and 28. The event included a number of industry exhibitors.
The Insurance Brokers of Toronto Region (IBTR) held its annual Friendship Night on May 3. The Spirale Banquet Hall in Toronto was once again the venue for the annual mix-and-mingle for brokers, CSRs, producers, insurers, underwriters and a wide spectrum of industry vendors and suppliers.
Key executives of the insurance industry attended the 2011 Canadian Insurance Financial Forum at Toronto’s Metro Convention Centre on May 26. Industry veteran Graham Segger, a recently retired partner at Deloitte & Touche, was the master of ceremonies. The high-level discussion focused on topics including perspectives on financial management, managing mergers and acquisitions, CFO challenges […]
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