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Although the claims world can be “very insular,” there are efforts underway to understand how the industry fits into the “greater whole,” Joe Fidilio, vice president of financial lines claims with AIG Canada, said during a recent industry event. Speaking at the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association/Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association’s Ontario Chapters’ 50th Annual Joint […]
By Jason Contant | January 31, 2017
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The claims industry is doing a much better job of developing leaders and creating succession plans than it has in the past, Phil Cook, CEO of Omega Insurance Holdings Inc., said during the CICMA/CIAA Ontario Chapters’ 50th Annual Joint Conference on Monday. Cook was one speaker on a panel sharing tips and strategies for effective […]
By Jason Contant | January 30, 2017
triOS College Business Technology Healthcare announced on Monday that it will be introducing a new insurance diploma and insurance specialist diploma program beginning in the spring of 2017. The program is designed to address the huge need for individuals to replace a retiring workforce in the insurance industry, with a sole focus on property and […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 23, 2017
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More than 40% of data science tasks will be automated by 2020, resulting in increased productivity and broader usage of data and analytics by “citizen data scientists,” according to Gartner, Inc. Gartner, a Stamford, Conn.-based information technology research and advisory company, defines a citizen data scientist as a person who creates or generates models that […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 16, 2017
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced on Monday that the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) – an “innovative hub for research, training and industry collaboration” – opened at the university on Monday. With more than $4.5 million in funding and the establishment of a research partnership with global technology firm IBM, the CIC will […]
Co-operators General Insurance Company announced on Monday that its wholly-owned subsidiary has purchased personal and commercial lines brokerage Denny’s Insurance. Current clients of Denny’s Insurance, located in Acton, Ont., will be notified of the change in ownership and their existing insurance coverage will remain in effect with no changes to their premiums or coverage for […]
The professional liability sector of the United States property and casualty insurance market will continue to be robust in 2017, with the competitive level for directors and officers (D&O) and errors and omissions (E&O) businesses specifically remaining heightened, A.M. Best Company said in a new report. The Oldwick, N.J.-based ratings firm released their A.M. Best […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 13, 2017
Worldwide spending on information technology is projected to total US$3.5 trillion in 2017, a 2.7% increase from 2016, according to Gartner, Inc. Gartner, a Stamford, Conn.-based IT research and advisory company, noted in a statement on Thursday that the growth rate is down from earlier projections of 3%. “2017 was poised to be a rebound […]
Canadian Underwriter magazine and DMTI Spatial are offering a webinar Feb. 15th on advanced analytics and location intelligence. The webinar, scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, is titled Adapting to Digital Disruptions: How Advanced Analytics and Location Intelligence Helps the Insurance Industry Embrace Trends. Scheduled to speak at the webinar are: Mukul Ahuja, senior manager […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 12, 2017
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced on Tuesday that it is introducing inland and ocean marine insurance in Canada. John Evans, vice president of marine with BHSI, said in a press release that with Gord Rider, who was named senior marine underwriter, at the helm, “BHSI in Canada has launched ocean marine products – including […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 10, 2017
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