Industry
RIBO ISSUES BULLETIN TO BROKERS ON CREDIT SCORING Ontario’s broker regulator has issued a bulletin to the province’s brokers, saying that although the rules prohibiting credit scoring for the purpose of underwriting insurance are primarily aimed at insurance companies, the issue nevertheless affects the day-to-day business activities of brokers. The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario […]
February 28, 2009
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In BCE Inc., the Supreme Court of Canada weighs in on directors' responsibilities to all parties associated with a corporate restructuring.
By Donald McGarvey | February 28, 2009
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Insurance industry guests from the CICMA/CIAA Joint Conference escaped the winter chill at the 3rd annual CICMA/CIAA Joint Conference Cocktail Party. The event, hosted by Blouin, Dunn and Giffin Koerth, was held at the Loose Moose Tap & Grill immediately following the Feb 3 conference.
More than 150 exhibitors from across Canada showcased the latest and greatest in the industry at the Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (OIAA)’s Professional Development & Claims Conference in Toronto. In addition to the trade show, seminars covered a variety of topics including a legal update on accident benefits, how to become a great recruiter and […]
The Toronto Insurance Women’s Association (TIWA) hosted its annual wine and cheese reception on Feb. 12. Well over 1,000 guests indulged in fine culinary offerings, enjoyed livemusic and raised their wine glasses with fellow industry peers at this year’s reception, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre-Constitution Hall.
Members of the Insurance Brokers of Toronto & Region gathered for a February 2009 Luncheon in Markham, Ontario. Bob Tisdale, president of Pembridge Insurance Company, offered his insights about how to survive during a hardening market and economic turmoil.
CARSTAR Automotive Canada presented a cheque at its Repentigny, Quebec location worth $10,000 to Melanie N. (last name unvailable), the grand prize winner of the first ever Hit Us With Your Best Shot photo contest. She took top prize for the winning photo of her best “game face.” For each photo that was entered in […]
Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. donated $50,000 to Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) on behalf of its employees. The latest donation, provided during a celebration breakfast at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Feb. 10, brings Crawford’s five-year total to $250,000. “Five years ago, when we first launched our charitable initiative, Crawford Cares, and […]
Developing insurance solutions for cyber liability in educational settings is challenging because the exchange of information in such settings is expected to be accessible and yet secure and private, an Aon Professional Risk Services White Paper notes. “An overriding challenge that educational institutions face when dealing with privacy and security risks continues to be the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 27, 2009
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Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has acquired the nine-storey building that houses most of its administrative office, as well as surrounding parking lots, for Cdn$81.5 million.Acquiring Cityplace will contribute to stable operating costs and continued low Autopac rates, MPI said in a statement. MPI has been facing difficult questions about where to locate its administrative offices, […]
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