Risk
The Ontario Risk & Insurance Management Society’s (ORIMS) annual Christmas luncheon in December attracted hundreds of festive industry partygoers to the Sheraton Centre Toronto, home of the Toronto 2008 RIMS Canada Conference (September 21-24, 2008). In the spirit of giving, the ORIMS executive donated the proceeds of the annual charity raffle to World Vision Canada. […]
January 31, 2008
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Industry
Berkshire Hathaway has taken a 3% stake in Swiss Re. The agreement included a proportional reinsurance contract, in which the US-based company will assume a 20% share of all Swiss Re’s P&C business for the next five years, according to Swiss Re’s online newsletter. “This reinsurance arrangement is further evidence of our commitment to actively […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 31, 2008
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The Ontario Superior Court ruled the City of Brantford was not liable for damages after two youths shattered the plate glass of the Brantford Civic Centre while engaging in horseplay.In Mott v. Brantford (City), the plaintiff, Bobby Joe Mott, had taken a break from skateboarding at a skateboard park on the premises and approached the […]
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to A+ (superior) from A (excellent) for Munich Re America Corporation Group and its member companies. The rating upgrade reflects “the significant level of support provided by MRAC’s ultimate parent, Munich Reinsurance Company, as well as MRAC’s enhanced returns, substantial improvement in risk-adjusted capitalization and continued […]
Claims
Lloyd’s of London celebrated 75 years in Canada with a special presentation and reception held at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in November 2007. •
Neil Crone, actor, comic, cancer survivor and national cancer spokesperson, provided his perspective on life, health and the power of laughter at the Nov. 7, 2007 Annual WICC Ontario Breakfast at the Arcadian Court in Toronto. Crone, “actor/improviser/ writer/all-round good guy,” shared his very moving story of his battle with cancer. He focused on the […]
The Honourable Order of the Blue Goose, Ontario Pond and Most Loyal Gander Chris Giffin welcomed attendees at “2007’s hottest Christmas party of the insurance industry.” The so-called “Galabration” was held Nov. 28, 2007 at The Boiler House, a cultural, culinary and entertainment destination in Toronto’s famed Distillery District. The Boiler House’s award-winning design includes […]
The Ontario Risk & Insurance Management Society’s (ORIMS) annual Christmas Luncheon in December attracted hundreds of festive industry partygoers to the Sheraton Centre Toronto, home of the Toronto 2008 RIMS Canada Conference (September 21-24, 2008). In the spirit of giving, the ORIMS executive donated the proceeds of the annual charity raffle to World Vision Canada. […]
The partners and staff of McCague Peacock Borlack McInnis & Lloyd, the Ontario member of the Canadian Litigation Counsel, recently hosted their 12th annual ‘Christmas In January’ party at the Design Exchange in Toronto. An industry favorite, this event attracts people from all sectors of the insurance industry throughout North America. A great time was […]
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