Industry
A hurricane that makes landfall and generates substantial insured losses could represent a more material strain on a company’s capital positions, according to FitchRatings. Early forecasts predict above average hurricane frequency, with several landfalls anticipated along the U.S. coastline, Hurricane Season 2011 reports. The 2011 catastrophe budget has already been exceeded by many reinsurers after […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 1, 2011
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When it comes to scrapping Alberta's industry-wide adjustment, the industry now has a golden opportunity to do what's best for everyone
By David Gambrill, Editor | May 31, 2011
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George Hodgson, incoming CEO of the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IBAA), sees the importance of maintaining a strong political voice by forging relationships with the new MPPs on Parliament Hill.
By Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor | May 31, 2011
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Integrating social network analysis tools and predictive analytics into a broader fraud framework is key to an organization's ability to detect fraudulent claims.
By Wes Gill and James D. Ruotolo | May 31, 2011
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For insurers, straight-through processing is as close as it comes to the 'Holy Grail' of a no-touch, fully automated claims-handling process.
By Mike Mahoney and Tom Zito | May 31, 2011
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Adhering to best practices will help to reduce a broker's exposure to liability following the introduction of Ontario's auto reforms.
By Jennifer Faircloth, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | May 31, 2011
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Direct writers maintain technology favours them in their competition with the broker channel
The Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association held its OIBA Open House on Apr. 21 at the historic Aberdeen Pavillion in Ottawa. With more than 600 attendees, the event kicked-off with a ‘Free Education Seminar’ offering three free RIBO hours. The Open House included a large trade show, including a wide range of exhibitors from all segments […]
May 31, 2011
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Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company celebrated their 5th Anniversary on Apr. 14 with a reception held in the lobby of their new premises at the Bay Adelaide Centre. The event was extremely well attended by their longstanding and supportive brokers.
The Honourable Order of the Blue Goose International, Ontario Pond held its 11th Annual Scotch Nosing on Apr. 27 at the One King West Hotel & Residence in Toronto. The evening started with cocktails in The Vault, followed by dinner in the Grand Banking Hall. A record number of ganders and guests attended the event, […]
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