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Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company’s recent decision to sell exclusively through independent brokers in Quebec was prompted in part by Bill 141, which requires brokerages to have at least three distribution agreements in place for personal lines with insurers that are “not in the same financial group.” Carol Jardine, president of Wawanesa’s Canadian P&C operations, told […]
By Jason Contant | August 8, 2018
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National commercial brokerage Navacord Inc. welcomes Toronto-based brokerage Paisley-Manor Insurance Brokers Inc., the third broker partner to join Navacord in 2018. Navacord trades under 10 different broker partner brands throughout Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Independent commercial insurance brokerage Paisley-Manor will continue to operate under its current management team, Navacord said in an Aug. 1 […]
By Jason Contant | August 7, 2018
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One of Atlantic Canada’s largest brokerages, Archway Insurance, may be looking to eventually move outside of the two provinces where it currently does business: Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. On Aug. 1, Archway announced that it had added its 24th location with the acquisition of J.H. Deveau Insurance in Meteghan, N.S. Jean Guy Comeau will continue […]
By Jason Contant | August 3, 2018
When it comes to real-time data exchange, the insurance industry in Canada seems to be more on the right path than south of the border, said the CEO and co-founder of an insurtech in the United States that recently incorporated in Canada. TechCanary CEO and co-founder Reid Holzworth spoke to Canadian Underwriter Tuesday, days after […]
By Jason Contant | August 2, 2018
Western Financial Group Inc. continues to expand in Ontario, acquiring Toronto-based DMW Insurance Ltd. “As the largest insurance broker in western Canada, we recognize the importance of being able to bring our expertise and care for customers into Ontario, the largest insurance market in Canada,” says Kenny Nicholls, Western’s president and CEO. “We welcome DMW […]
By David Gambrill | August 1, 2018
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Insurance carriers selling through brokers should share, with competitors, some of the software they make to exchange data with brokers’ computer systems, speakers suggested Wednesday at the Data Exchange (D/X) launch. “We need to communicate more quickly and efficiently with our brokers,” said Marc Lipman, chief operating officer of American International Group Inc.’s Canadian branch. […]
By Greg Meckbach | August 1, 2018
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company announced Wednesday that that it will sell its insurance products exclusively through independent Quebec insurance brokers, discontinuing direct sales to customers in the province. With this move, Wawanesa will be selling solely through brokers in all of its markets across Canada. The closing date of the transaction is targeted for Oct. […]
By Jason Contant | August 1, 2018
Brokers can aid their clients by raising awareness of the common tactics of cybercriminals, as well as by advising their clients to be careful about with whom they share their personally identifiable information (PII). Zac Cohen, general manager of Vancouver-based identity verification provider Trulioo, spoke to Canadian Underwriter Friday about what can be learned from […]
By Jason Contant | July 31, 2018
Risk managers in the restaurant and bar business need to “mine” for information from potential insureds to make sure they exercise their duty of care in serving alcohol responsibly. “From a risk management standpoint, what’s key is the insured is well-run,” said Lorne Folick, a partner with Dolden Wallace Folick LLP, who specializes in liquor […]
By Jason Contant | July 30, 2018
Courting a new business partner and relying on your counterparty’s insurance coverage to respond to a loss? For a risk manager, it’s a good idea to engage in a form of insurance “prenup” conversation with the potential business partner, says Pamela D. Hans of Anderson Kill, a full-service business law firm based in New York. […]
By David Gambrill | July 26, 2018
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