Industry
Jazz crooner Carol McCartney entertained a crowd of insurance industry professionals at La Maquette Restaurant in Toronto. The ‘Evening of Jazz’ was presented by McLarens Canada, Sibley, King Reed and Beard Winter LLP. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
November 30, 2009
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Berkley Canada Inc. held a reception in October at the Design Exchange in Toronto to celebrate the official launch of Berkley Canada. President Michael McLachlan and other members of the executive team were on hand to greet the more than 150 guests who attended. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
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
Auto
The 2nd Annual Wish Upon a Star Golf Tournament, in support of the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation, was held at Deer Creek Golf and Country Club on Oct. 7, 2009. Event sponsors included Formula One Collision, Paul Davis Systems, Diamond Auto Bids & Disposal, Enterprise, Discount Car and Truck Rental and HUB International Ontario. The […]
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
Claims
The total global cost to insurers of natural catastrophes and man-made disasters in 2009 was US$24 billion, versus US$50 billion worldwide in 2008, according to initial estimates published in Swiss Re’s forthcoming sigma study. “Insured losses were below average due to a calm U.S. hurricane season,” Swiss Re reports. Worldwide, natural catastrophes will cost insurers […]
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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 […]
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