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Social skills are more critical for success in insurance than in any other industry, according to a study by PsyMax Solutions, a Cleveland-based, human capital assessment firm.”‘Sociability’ in the workplace means being able to relate to others in a highly-engaging, expressive and lively style,” according to PsyMax Solutions CEO Dr. Wayne Nemeroff. “Of course, sociability […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 12, 2006
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Hub International Limited (NYSE:HBG)(TSX:HBG) has acquired the life insurance portfolio of Standard International Underwriters Ltd. (SIU). Details of the purchase by the Toronto-based Hub Financial Inc. (HUB Financial) were not disclosed. Both HUB Financial and SIU are managing general agencies operating in all provinces of Canada. HUB Financial will integrate the SIU servicing activities into […]
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The Vancouver-based marine services branch of Crawford Adjusters Canada has been appointed to handle the insurable repercussions resulting from a recent oil spill into an inlet off North Vancouver’s waterfront.Vessel owner’s liability insurers appointed Crawford Marine Services to investigate and adjust claims arising from the July 4, 2006 release of fuel bunker oil into Burrard […]
Robert Rukavina has been appointed to PPG Canada’s position of district manager, value added programs for Western Canada.CertifiedFirst national manager Norm Angrove said in a press release that Rukavina will be responsible for “continuing to build the CertifiedFirst Network of collision repair centres, implementing collision centre performance solutions programs, and building insurance relations in Western […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 11, 2006
A.M. Best Co. recently released a new podcast series focused on insurance technogy and the E-Fusion conference. The audio series, called the “E-Fusion Podcast,” covers technology developments, conference doletails and the E-Fusion awards. The first episode features an interview with Igor Best-Devereux, CEO of eReinsure, a working online risk-placement system. Each episode includes an interview […]
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is sponsoring four medical students who are cycling across Canada this summer to raise awareness about how to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries.The IBC is offering up to $20,000 in sponsorship money as part of its Be Smart. Be Safe. Injury Prevention Program. Also supporting the bike tour […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 10, 2006
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Crawford Adjusters Canada recently appointed John Taylor to the position of vice president, human resources and training. Taylor began his career as an independent insurance adjuster at Crawford after graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Business Administration program in 1986. He worked as an all lines adjuster in the firm’s Guelph branch upon graduation […]
Large and publicly held companies appear to be more advanced than their smaller counterparts in their preparations for a possible avian flu pandemic, according to a study by The Conference Board, a New York-based, global research centre. The report was co-authored by Amy Kao of The Conference Board and David J. Vidal, the research director […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 7, 2006
Aviva plc, the U.K-based financial services company, and Iowa-based life insurer AmerUs Group Co. both confirmed speculation they are in talks that could lead to Aviva’s acquisition of AmerUs, according to A.M. Best.”Further to recent speculation, Aviva plc confirms it is in discussions with AmerUs Group Co., which may or may not lead to the […]
HUB International Limited (NYSE/TSX: HBG) plans to launch its first regional hub in the Southeastern United States through the planned acquisition of a Florida-based insurance broker.This acquisition represents the platform for HUB’s further expansion in the region. Founder of the Florida brokerage Hector Fortun will lead the new HUB as president of Hub International Florida, […]
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