Risk
The insurance-linked securities (ILS) market heated up last year despite factors that could have led to the dousing of the market.;
By Asha Attoh-Okine & Richard Attanasio | February 28, 2010
5 min read
Risk managers are looking to change a centuries-old legal principle that calls on 'deep pocket' defendants like municipalities -- parties that may only be marginally responsible for injuries or damage to a victim -- to foot the entire legal bill if other co-defendants can't pay their share of damages to plaintiffs.
By David Gambrill | February 28, 2010
14 min read
Industry
Companies and organizations need to watch for a potential "third wave" of the H1N1 pandemic. Employee absenteeism, far more than any insurance coverage issues or claims, has been the biggest impact of the flu pandemic to date.
By Craig Harris, Freelance Writer | February 28, 2010
7 min read
The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously confirms that accident insurance is not the same thing as comprehensive health insurance.
By Michael S. Teitelbaum & Amberlee Small | February 28, 2010
8 min read
The Canadian Standards Association has adopted ISO 31000, a newly developed risk management standard.
By Elizabeth Rankin & Doug Morton | February 28, 2010
2010 OIAA Professional Development and Claims Conference; Given changes to Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure, in addition to recent decisions by Ontario courts and arbitrators on the issue of catastrophic impairments, insurers are advised to revisit their legal strategies.
By Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor | February 28, 2010
Opinion/Analysis: What can insurers and brokers do to win over mid-market companies? The answer lies in providing risk management solutions tailored to the unique needs of smaller companies.
By Craig Rowe | February 28, 2010
4 min read
1 Cunningham Lindsey Canada announced a series of appointments and the expansion of its Ontario operations. Tracy Drew [1a] has been appointed director of sales for Cunningham Lindsey Canada, where she will be expanding the firm’s customer base across the country and increasing awareness of specialized claim solutions. Drew has more than 25 years experience […]
February 28, 2010
The 1st Convention (Motorcycle) Ride took place in 2008 in conjunction with the 2008 Atlantic Alliance. In this inaugural ride, nine hardy souls together made the trek to Cape Breton in the Fall, raising $2,500 for WICC (Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade). The ride spawned interest and riders throughout the insurance communities in New Brunswick […]
2 min read
Crawford Cares has donated more than $80,000 to Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). Crawford & Company (Canada) CEO John Sharoun presented a cheque for $80,661.95 during a luncheon hosted in honour of WICC on Feb. 9. In the past, Crawford employees have annually raised between $50,000 and $55,000. This year, the donations increased exponentially […]
1 min read
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