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The Commonwealth Insurance Company allowed guests to indulge in the grand tradition of Ladies High Tea. Held at the King Edward in downtown Toronto, guests took a break from their busy days to sip tea, chat and enjoy finger sandwiches and pastries. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
November 30, 2009
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More than 60 delegates attended The ARC Group Canada’s 4th Annual Seminar on ‘Environmental Risks.’ The day included a presentation by Rodney Taylor, insurance broker at AON Environmental Services Group, Douglas Hallett of Hallett Environmental and Technology Group Inc. and John Cherrie of Cherrie Griffith Professional Insurance Services. A cocktail reception at the St. Andrews […]
Thousands of delegates and attendees visited with more than 75 exhibitors at the 89th Annual Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) Convention and Exposition, held Oct. 20-23 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The Guarantee Company of North America won ‘The Best Booth Award.’ See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) took the time during its 89th Annual Convention to recognize the achievements of some of its outstanding members. Dina Pugliese, host of Breakfast Television, served as the MC for the Second Annual Awards Gala. Award winners included: Wallace E. Memorial Award. IBAO chair Rodney Hancock (1-left), who announced he […]
The Canadian Association of Direct Response Insurers (CADRI) “welcomes” the results of the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR)’s questionnaire on credit scoring and insurance industry practices.On Nov. 16, 2009, CCIR released the results of its survey. Of the findings, 42% of Canadian property and casualty companies that use credit-based insurance (CBI) scores — representing […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 30, 2009
Rick Patina will retire as the head of Lombard Canada, and Fabian Richenberger will serve as his successor.The role change is effective Jan. 1, 2010.Richenberger joined Northbridge Financial, Lombard’s parent company, in May 2009. He currently leads the distribution management function for the Northbridge Group of Companies. Prior to joining Northbridge, he held senior executive […]
Space insurers are expected to generate more than US$400 million in profit for 2009, as long as there are no claims before the end of the year. The space insurance market has been very profitable over the last five years and this will inevitably lead to more competitive premiums for satellite operators in 2010 as […]
Fifty-six per cent of Canadian employers do not have a mobile device and driving policy, and 38% are considering creating or modifying a policy, reports Aon Consulting Canada.Aon collected survey responses from 387 organizations across Canada, immediately following the enactment of Ontario’s ban on mobile devices while driving a vehicle.For organizations that already have or […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 27, 2009
Since implementation, British Columbia’s stronger rules for the Graduated Licensing Program saved at least 31 lives and prevented 17,500 crashes involving new drivers in the three-years following the changes, said Solicitor General Kash Heed.In 2003, BC enhanced its GLP by:• Extending the learner stage from six months to one year;• Extending the novice stage from […]
Maurice Tulloch has been appointed to the role of president and CEO of Aviva Canada, effective Jan. 1, 2010. He will replace Robin Spencer, current president and CEO, who is returning to the United Kingdom to assume the role of chief risk officer for Aviva plc. In addition to being part of Aviva Canada’s executive […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 26, 2009
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