Industry
General Rick Hillier was the keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies of the RIMS Canada Conference. In a speech that drew a lengthy standing ovation, Hillier shared stories that addressed Canada’s military role in the world, all the while demonstrating his trademark Newfoundland charm and humour. He recounted motivating soldiers under his command by appealing […]
October 31, 2009
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Seventy companies and organizations filled the Exhibit Hall at the RIMS Canada Conference in St. John’s. Delegates perused the marketplace, networked with colleagues and checked out the latest company offerings. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
Catlin Canada had everyone’s tails flipping during its Under the Sea party at the Martini Bar during the RIMS Canada Conference. Mermaids and mermen mixed, mingled and danced the night away. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
ARC Group Canada hosted a reception at the RIMS Canada Conference in St. John’s at Blue on Water. Guests were treated to a live band featuring one of Newfoundland’s very own unique instruments, ‘the ugly stick.’ This traditional Newfoundland musical instrument is fashioned out of household and tool shed items — typically a mop handle […]
Risk
The RIMS Canada Council (RCC) met to discuss the progress of its Strategic Plan. The plan includes developing a risk management standard and a strong, broad membership base; gaining recognition that RIMS is the pre-eminent risk management organization in Canada; advancing technology in the field and increasing offerings of programs and services to members. This […]
The Ontario chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) named Janice McGraw, manager of risk management and insurance at McGill University in Montreal, as the 2009 recipient of the Donald M. Stuart Award. McGraw has 25 years of experience in the field of risk management. She has continued to contribute to the advancement […]
Delegates of the 2009 National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC), held in Ottawa, Ontario, enjoyed the opportunity to share drinks and discussion during the opening night of the conference and before enjoying the gala dinner. Over $18,500 was raised for WICC, the NICC chartiy of choice. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
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The third annual National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC) featured speakers such as former prime minister of Canada Jean Chretien, conference master of ceremonies Gregg Hanson and OSFI superintendent Julie Dickson, to name a few. Speakers offered poignant insights on the current trends and state of Canada’s property and casualty industry. See all photos from […]
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX and NYSE: FFH) reported net earnings of US$562.4 million for 2009 Q3, marking an increase from 2008 Q3’s net income of US$467.6 million.The company cites the following factors that contributed to the year-over-year increase in net income:• Improved underwriting profit at Fairfax’s insurance and reinsurance operations (compared to a significant […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 30, 2009
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For insurance defence counsel, hope is receding that federal privacy legislation related to insurance investigations and surveillance will be aligned in the future with the comparatively more straightforward provincial privacy legislation found in B.C. and Alberta.John Beardwood, partner in Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP’s Toronto office, made the observation in an address to Insurance Bureau of […]
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