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A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) of Lincoln General Insurance Company and Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation (KRC), a subsidiary of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFSI), under review with negative implications.The under review status of KRC is based upon A.M. Bests opinion that if KRC is further utilized to support […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 7, 2007
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The curtain has lifted on FOCUS Entertainment Insurance Brokers Inc., British Columbias first locally owned and operated insurance brokerage firm exclusively servicing the film industry. Launched by business partners David Hamilton, a senior film insurance broker in Western Canada, and his long-time associate Bob Adams, FOCUS Entertainments primary goal is to service the Vancouver, Calgary […]
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Pembridge Insurance Company has moved into Quebec, after the companys official launch in the province today. The launch of Pembridge in Quebec is a hallmark moment for our company, and it is a reflection of our commitment to consumers and the independent broker, Bob Tisdale, the president and chief operating officer, said in a release. […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 4, 2007
The terms and conditions for both cat risks and non-cat risks in the global property insurance market are changing more rapidly than many would have anticipated a year ago, says a recent Willis Group Holdings Ltd.s property alert.In Willis Property Alert: A Tale of Two Evolving Markets the broker reviewed natural catastrophe losses over the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 1, 2007
Politics, more than technology, may be at the root of the industry's struggle to find common ground between the interests of technology vendors, insurance brokers and insurance carriers
By Vanessa Mariga | May 31, 2007
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A range of identity theft coverage options exist for home and business owners, and insurance policies generally focus on recouping expenses for those caught in the web of cyber theft. But some people are asking: Is the coverage worth the cost?
By Craig Harris | May 31, 2007
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In a changing world, featuring more frequent and expensive catastrophes, Canadian reinsurers have a responsibility to manage their assets diligently and deploy capital based on expected returns
By Jean-Jacques Henchoz, CEO, Swiss Re Canada | May 31, 2007
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Small and mid-size insurers are facing increasing competition against big players with even bigger resources
By Glen Piller, President and CEO, iter8 Inc. | May 31, 2007
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Revenues are down, markets are soft and more effort is required to keep your customers. What's your game plan?
By Nancy Covel, Assistant Vice President, Marketing, York Fire & Casualty Insurance Company | May 31, 2007
CIP symposium speakers provide tips on planning for recruitment and potential catastrophes
By Vanessa Mariga and David Gambrill | May 31, 2007
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