Risk

Keeping the World’s Runways Open

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11 of this year, the Canadian federal government has offered the country's struggling airlines a wing and a prayer - at least a temporary one...

By David Carr | October 31, 2001

8 min read

Risk

An About-Face

In distancing itself from the controversies of the past, Lloyd’s of London is setting a new track for profitability. In Canada, the charge is being led by attorney in fact Nicholas Smith. But his task will not be an easy one. With a complex regulatory landscape and an insurance industry in financial straits, he says […]

By Vikki Spencer | October 31, 2001

7 min read

Risk

Correction (November 01, 2001)

An incorrect reference was made in CU’s August 2001 issue. Gerry Corrigal is past president of the Insurance Brokers of Manitoba (IBAM). IBAM’s new president is Cliff Cook, of Cook & Cook Insurance in Swan River, Manitoba. Ron Defieux of North Vancouver has been named the 10th annual B.C. Insurance Person of the Year. Defieux […]

October 31, 2001

2 min read

Risk

Mexico, Untapped Opportunities for Brokers

For Canadian brokers, the prospects of developing their existing client relationships by maximizing on the dramatic growth in Canadian business and tourism to and within Mexico is immense. The trick lies in not being overwhelmed by the prospect of dealing with foreign business practices.

By Peter Bassel, Toronto branch manager of Loyalist Insurance Broke | October 31, 2001

5 min read