Risk
During the RIMS Canada Conference’s opening ceremonies, the Ontario Chapter of RIMS named Tina Gardiner, manager of insurance and risk at the Regional Municipality of York, as the 2010 recipient of the Donald M. Stuart Award. Gardiner’s involvement with RIMS spans nearly 20 years. “I can’t believe I am standing up here,” Gardiner said upon […]
October 31, 2010
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Industry
ARC Group Canada hosted a reception at the RIMS Canada Conference in Edmonton at Lux Restaurant on Sept. 27, including entertainment and a networking opportunity for guests and delegates. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
AEGIS policyholders, brokers and underwriters attended a reception the insurer hosted during the RIMS Canada Conference at “The Hat” in downtown Edmonton on Sept. 27. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
More than 70 companies and organizations filled the Exhibit Hall at the 2010 RIMS Canada Conference in Edmonton. Exhibitors worked the show and showed their work, as delegates networked with colleagues and checked out the latest company offerings. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
Transatlantic Reinsurance Company held a celebration on Oct. 7 to mark the occasion of 30 years in Canada. A few hundred guests from all segments of the insurance industry were greeted for this milestone celebration by Cam MacDonald, senior vice president, and Robert Orlich, president and CEO, at the historic Grand Banking Hall at One […]
The CIP Society GTA -Annual Fellows’ Golf Tournament was held on Sept. 20 at Wyndance Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ontario. One hundred and forty-four golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the course, raising $2,100 for The John E. Lowes Insurance Education Fund. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) will acquire the outstanding share of specialty insurer First Mercury for approximately $294 million.The transaction is expected to close in 2011 Q1, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.First Mercury is a Michigan-based specialty commercial insurer focused largely on niche and underserved segments. “The acquisition of First Mercury […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 29, 2010
Claims
The Law Society of Upper Canada is recognizing Bruce Thomas, a founding partner of Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP, for practicing law for 50 years. Thomas specializes in insurance law and will be granted a lifetime membership in the Law Society for practicing for 50 consecutive years.”Bruce’s love for practicing law makes him as effective today […]
Insuring real estate professionals on a E&O policy is particularly challenging for underwriters because of the vulnerability of appraisers, the fact that plaintiff’s experts are only too willing to testify against their own, and trials are highly emotionally charged and difficult to settle.Gary Nijman of Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang LLP raised these points during […]
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Zurich has launched its Spill Reporting Online System in Canada – in time for icy weather and hazardous road conditions.Zurich first launched the service in 2008 for its Environmental Transportation customers in the United States.The 24-hour service helps customers deal with physical and financial aspects of an environmental spill by:• dispatching timely cleanup contractors to […]
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