Announcements

Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. Appoints Three to Claims, GTS Management

TORONTO (Jan. 31, 2012) – Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. has appointed three highly experienced insurance professionals to lead several regional claims and Global Technical Services (GTSSM) operations in the country. Jules Giasson has assumed the position of branch manager for the Winnipeg, Brandon, Regina and Saskatoon offices. Giasson joined Crawford last year from a […]

By Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. | January 31, 2012

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KAUFMAN FINANCIAL GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF CHESTERFIELD CANADA, INC.

The H.W. Kaufman Financial Group, parent company of wholesale broker and underwriting manager Burns & Wilcox, announced its purchase of Chesterfield Group, Ltd., a London-based insurance broker and underwriting organization with companies in the UK, USA, and Canada. The acquisition expands Kaufman Financial Group’s international presence in the specialty insurance marketplace. As part of the […]

By Canadian Underwriter magazine | January 30, 2012

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Making Flood Insurable for Canadian Homeowners – Live Webinar February 16, 2012, 10:00-11:00 A.M. EST (Eastern Standard Time)

At present, homeowners in Canada cannot purchase overland flood insurance and instead are left to rely on government provided financial assistance programs after flood events. However, insurance companies already have well-established methods for assessing and paying claims, which can result in a faster recovery for communities. Tune in to hear experts from Swiss Re and […]

By Canadian Underwriter magazine | January 27, 2012

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SGI CANADA and Policy Works Launch Portfolio Download

SGI CANADA and Policy Works Inc. are pleased to announce the launch of portfolio download. SGI CANADA brokers using the Policy Works Commercial Management System are now able to download all current business, such as new applications and renewals, through a batch process directly into their Policy Works system.   “Providing brokers with the ability to […]

By Canadian Underwriter magazine | January 23, 2012

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