Risk
The Ontario Court of Appeal issued a recent decision indicating a commercial retailer with an established risk management practice -- even if not perfectly followed -- can help protect against litigation related to slip-and-fall injuries
By Donna Ford, C.I.P. Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada | July 31, 2007
8 min read
Don't look now, but the CGL Pollution Exclusion has just migrated to D&O policies
By Raymond Cotter & Gayle MacDonald | July 31, 2007
7 min read
How risk managers can work with expert accountants to smooth business interruption claims
By Kieran Hallinan & Glenn Tautrims | July 31, 2007
5 min read
Bill 33 directs ICBC to refuse to issue to family maintenance debtors. The province's brokers will therefore have the unenviable task of breaking this news to some of these individuals.
By Trudy Lancelyn, Deputy Executive Director, Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. | July 31, 2007
6 min read
Canada’s claims reality in 2007 is starting to catch up with the recent abundance of capital and concomitant rate decreases. Could this mean that the current ‘soft-market’ period may be reaching its apex, and the pendulum may start veering towards a hard market again? What’s happening right now in property lines — in particular, commercial […]
By David Gambrill, Editor | July 31, 2007
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The market share of Alberta’s risk-sharing pools is high by North American standards, standing at 11.5% on a written exposure count basis and 18.5% on a written premium volume basis, according to the Facility Association in a submission to the Alberta Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AAIRB). That puts the market share for Alberta’s risk-sharing pool […]
July 31, 2007
1 min read
Paris Re (formerly AXA Re) celebrated the launch of its new brand name and new banner during a special evening held in the heart of Old Montreal on Apr. 26, 2007. Hans Peter Gerhardt, CEO of Paris Re Holdings, and Carol Desbiens, chief agent for the Canadian branch, welcomed industry guests to the celebratory gathering. […]
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The intersection at the corner of the Trans-Canada Hwy and Willingdon Ave. in Burnaby, B.C., ranks first among a list of the provinces Top 10 crash sites, according to an annual list compiled by ICBC.The list of British Columbias 10 worst crash sites, based on collisions and fatalities reported to the provincial police, is posted […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 24, 2007
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Swiss Res Industrial Risk Insurer has organized its team to better serve customers property and casualty insurance requirements. The reorganization stems from an announcement made by the organization in April stating its intent to enhance its ability to meet the needs of both clients and brokers, while broadening its product distribution reach, a release notes. […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 20, 2007
Government anti-terrorism regulation targeting purportedly charitable financial transactions which may support terrorist activities subject Canadian charities to stringent regulatory requirements and potentially expose charities directors to personal liability, an Aon Canadian advisory report warns.Potential consequences of anti-terrorism act violations could include loss of existing charitable status; criminal investigation and prosecution; seizure or other constraints on […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 18, 2007
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