Risk
A new app allows commercial insurance brokers to gather complete information from a client at the client's place of business and send it to an underwriter by means of a tablet - with minimal keyed entry.
By Kevin Campbell, President, Policy Works | January 31, 2012
5 min read
Among other technology innovations, companies are exploring the possibility of allowing consumers to use their friends and social circle to help reduce premiums.
By Alexey Saltykov, Co-founder, CEO, InsurEye Inc. | January 31, 2012
QRIMA, RIMS Québec Chapter, held its annual Holiday Luncheon on Dec 15, 2011 at the Ristorante BICE in Montréal. More than 125 risk managers and industry partners attended the sold-out event. Scott Clark, President of RIMS, was among the honored guests when Daniel Desjardins, senior director, Global Risk Management and Insurance at Bombardier, was presented […]
January 31, 2012
1 min read
The Northern Alberta Insurance & Risk Management Chapter (NARIMS) and the Insurance Institute of Northern Alberta (IINA) held a joint Christmas party on Dec 8, 2011. A total of $1,500 was donated to Edmonton’s Christmas Bureau from this event. This was a great opportunity to chat with new and old friends!
Usage-based insurance (UBI) is moving steadily into the mainstream in many large insurance markets, particularly the United States. Insurers in Canada have shown interest in UBI, but there are few comparable programs in place. Depending on the perspective, the telematics experience here in Canada points to either a vacuum or an opportunity
By Craig Harris | January 31, 2012
13 min read
Insureds who want to be bounced out of Ontario's new Minor Injury Guideline (MIG), which caps minor injury claims at $3,500, are taking advantage of a little-known provision in the Insurance Act to move their claims forward.
By Sara Penny, Web Content/Social Media Specialist, vpi Inc. | December 31, 2011
The Canadian third party administration (TPA) market has developed its own personality in response to the needs of the consumer. The qualities and design of TPAs have shifted in time with the evolution of the market.
By Ed Doyle, Doyle Risk Services Inc. | December 31, 2011
6 min read
Consortium data, in-house data and leading-edge analytics technology create a perfect triangle for fighting fraud.
By Dan McKenzie, Principal, Fraud Solutions, SAS Canada | December 31, 2011
4 min read
Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association (OIAA) president Brett Colville, an avid sailor, is navigating the association through changing industry dynamics.
By Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor | December 31, 2011
CSL Global has launched a new business operation in Canada. CSL Global (Canada) Ltd will operate initially from key offices in Toronto and Vancouver, and will provide a range of specialist marine survey and claims handling services including cargo, transit, hull and machinery and P&I. Captain John Hosty will head up the organization. Hosty is […]
December 31, 2011
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