Risk
The importance of commercial insurance cannot be underestimated in the broker channel. Brokers need to reinforce and protect their commercial book of business with workflow efficiencies and technology advancements.
By Catherine Smola | May 31, 2013
5 min read
In many ways, it is an ideal time to introduce usage-based insurance (UBI) into the Canadian market. Consumers are currently looking at ways to better control their auto insurance premiums.
By Sylvie Paquette | May 31, 2013
6 min read
Karin McDonald, recipient of the "Heart of RIMS" Award in recognition of her years of work with ORIMS, is humbled, touched and still a bit emotional about the honour - a sure sign the course was well worth taking.
By Angela Stelmakowich, Editor | May 31, 2013
From flood to hail, Alberta is playing host to some of the most expensive severe weather in the country. Failing and over-capacity infrastructure is responsible for a significant portion of insured losses in the province, illustrating the need for government to include adaptation in its climate change plans.
By Heather Mack | May 31, 2013
4 min read
Cloud computing is not a new way of doing business, but concerns seem to be growing among some about perceived risks. This at the same time that others are touting cloud computing as the way forward and an approach that can actually help to mitigate risk.
By Greg Meckbach, Associate Editor | May 31, 2013
Data and analytics can be used to help transform flood risk management in Canada. In 2012, flooding in Manitoba, New Brunswick and British Columbia alone saw an estimated 1,500 people forced from their homes, with government and insurers left to pick up much of the bill.
By Berkley Charlton, Global Portfolio Director, Pitney Bowes Software | May 31, 2013
One explanation for the increase in malware is large-scale compromises of Canadian sites built on vulnerable content management platforms.
3 min read
The last couple of years have seen Canada's property and casualty industry navigate some rough waters. Solid performance by insurers in risk management and underwriting has helped buoy economic stability, with the medium term expected to see a return to normal long-run average growth.
By Gregor Robinson | April 30, 2013
In a world of rapid change, it can be tough to keep pace. All industries are learning this - and insurance is no exception. But amidst all this change, are there constants that the insurance industry can seize, leverage and capitalize on?
By Alister Campbell | April 30, 2013
7 min read
Employing telematics and usage-based insurance (UBI) products in vehicle insurance is not new: the concept of UBI has been around for at least 15 years. More recently, the technology looks to be coming of age with the huge boost in its use in insurance markets around the globe.
By Jochen Friedrichs | April 30, 2013
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