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The majority of businesses and economies are not ready for digital platforms, according to a new report released on Tuesday by global professional services company Accenture. Accenture’s report Five Ways to Win with Digital Platforms, published in collaboration with the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance, assessed the ability of 16 G20 economies, including Canada, to support […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 14, 2016
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AIG Canada, in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, will be hosting the AIG Innovation Challenge on Dec. 9 in Toronto. AIG Canada will select 10 Canadian-based startups to pitch their products, services and technologies to a panel of AIG executives and members of its Global Innovation Team, […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 13, 2016
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CALGARY — Current trends around ownership of brokers by insurers is “basically leaving the mid- to large end of the commercial market to fight over,” Ulrich Kadow, chief agent, Canada for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Americas (AGCS), said in advance of RIMS Canada in Calgary. This year’s RIMS Canada Conference, the theme of which […]
By Jason Contant | September 12, 2016
Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Inc. announced Friday that members interested in attaining the Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) designation will soon be able to take the exam online. “Eligible practitioners will be able to take the online exam at their convenience from October 15 through December 15,” New York City-based RIMS stated in […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 9, 2016
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Global insurance brokerage Hub International Limited announced on Thursday that it has acquired Barrie, Ont.-based Sarjeant Insurance Brokers Limited. Terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed. Hub has acquired the shares of Sarjeant, which specializes in providing property and casualty insurance solutions, including auto, residential, recreational vehicle and watercraft insurance, as well as “private client […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 8, 2016
Global insurance brokerage Hub International Limited has acquired Edmonton-based New Dimensions Underwriters Ltd. The terms of the acquisition of the managing general agency were not disclosed, notes a statement this week from Chicago-based Hub International, which provides property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services. Russ Davis, owner […]
Symcor Inc., a Canadian provider of business processing and client communications management systems, announced on Wednesday a strategic relationship with Majesco, a global provider of core insurance software, consulting and services for insurance business transformation. The strategic relationship adds Majesco’s award-winning software to Symcor’s cloud and outsourcing capabilities to provide an Insurance as a Service […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 7, 2016
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More than 90% of the millennials in the U.S. taking part in a Vertafore survey say they view the industry as fulfilling for long-term careers that meets important criteria commonly identified as essential for job satisfaction. The finding is at odds with the persistent perception that millennials regard insurance as “boring” and an unlikely career […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 6, 2016
Marsh has announced the appointment of Christopher Schaper as CEO of its managing general agent (MGA) business, the Schinnerer Group, effective immediately. In his role, Schaper will focus on the development and advancement of Marsh’s existing MGA businesses in Canada and the United States, including Victor O. Schinnerer & Co. and Canadian MGA ENCON, and […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 1, 2016
Vericlaim Canada – a subsidiary of Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. – announced on Thursday that it has acquired the assets of RGM Claims Services, Inc. Mississauga, Ont.-based Vericlaim Canada is a national provider of loss adjusting and claims management solutions, while RGM is a licensed independent adjusting company also based in Mississauga. RGM specializes […]
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