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Though it has seen a few setbacks of late – notably in a few major cities with strong hotel lobbies – the homestay industry pioneered by Airbnb and a few other firms looks poised to remain a major part of the commercial travel and tourism market. As more and more homeowners rent their houses, apartments, […]
By Christine Hirst | February 21, 2017
5 min read
Events
The ability to organize your thoughts & ideas quickly for clear and concise messages is now a core skill. It means getting your ideas across clearly, concisely, persuasively (and being remembered). Think on Your Feet® introduces you to techniques respond to questions on the spot, get to the point and be more persuasive. Here’s What […]
By Winnie Hon | February 19, 2017
1 min read
Traditional approaches to negotiation promote competitive tactics, often resulting in unsatisfactory outcomes for one or both negotiators. Using the concepts necessary for collaborative or interest-based negotiation, you will create agreements that respond to the interest of both parties. Through discussions, exercises and practice scenarios, you will learn how to deal with challenging behaviours, assess your […]
Occupiers’ liability is a large exposure for many insureds. We will explore the recent trends and case law developments as they apply to this area of insurance. Join our team of legal experts from Dolden Wallace Folick LLP as they discuss the trends in damage awards for bodily injury claims and provide an overview of […]
2 min read
Hands-On Program Teaches Young Minds About Brain Health Parachute and Economical Insurance Partner for Brain Waves TORONTO, February 16, 2017 – Young Canadians are most vulnerable to preventable injuries, which account for more deaths than all other causes combined. Every year, nearly 23,000 Canadian youth sustain head injuries.[1] Brain Waves, an interactive brain and spinal […]
February 17, 2017
3 min read
Digital Edition below ↓ Cover Story: Starting Block The buzz around blockchain is growing louder. An almost consensus-like agreement that it could benefit the insurance industry, though, must be balanced by what can only be described as an incomplete understanding of its workings and potential. That said, both understanding and openness to exploring blockchain are […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 16, 2017
APRIL Canada, the largest independent MGA in Canada, revealed exciting insights it obtained about the MGA market through an online survey carried out last month. The survey, carried out by the independent Montreal based market research agency, Callosum, revealed how brokers choose their MGA partners and the key attributes they look for from an MGA. […]
By APRIL Canada | February 16, 2017
The City of Kenora is welcoming hockey fans across Canada February 15-18th as Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada festivities take over the community. STRONE Kenora is thrilled to participate, joining in as title sponsor of the Alumni Game featuring a wealth of Thistles, Kenora, and NHL stars. The Alumni Game takes place Thursday, February 16 […]
February 14, 2017
The presentation will encompass an overview of cargo crime and recent trends regarding the most popular stolen commodities of 2016/2017. We will detail components of effective security measures including new and innovative tools such as Blackberry radar. Case studies of recent cargo thefts in Latin America and the subsequent investigation will provide further insight on […]
By Halyna Troian | February 10, 2017
Cambridge, ON : Gore Mutual announced Fast Forward, a landmark full-day forum designed specifically for insurance brokers from across Canada. Dubbed ‘Inspiring Talks, Real Solutions’ this exclusive two-part event will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts. The morning features inspiring talks by astronaut Chris Hadfield, environmentalist […]
By Gore Mutual | February 9, 2017
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