Operations
A hairy black dog wakes up, yawns and waddles down the stairs, knocking a photo askew as it goes. So begins RSA Canada’s latest video, depicting a “brand relaunch” of Johnson Inc. Using the hairy black dog as an ambassador “is our way to show our customers that we’re ready to serve you and we’ve always […]
By Greg Meckbach | July 16, 2018
2 min read
A fine imposed against a Manitoba broker illustrates the importance of documenting conversations with clients when advising on business interruption.
By David Gambrill | July 13, 2018
3 min read
Fineqia International Inc. has taken an equity allocation in Black Insurance, a Vancouver-based digital insurance startup on the blockchain .
By David Gambrill | July 12, 2018
Navacord Inc., Canada’s fifth-largest insurance brokerage, has announced a management-led buyout of its minority capital partner.
By David Gambrill | July 11, 2018
In general liability lines, brokers are starting to notice windows of opportunity closing – particularly in the hot tar and hospitality lines.
By David Gambrill | July 10, 2018
Professional consultants in 3 areas of opportunity can help brokers grow their E&O portfolios, including tech, health care, and the environment.
By David Gambrill | July 9, 2018
Brokerlink has acquired three Ontario brokerages, expanding its footprint into seven new locations in the province.
Tech
Don’t hold your breath waiting for the first fully autonomous car to hit the streets anytime soon. Car manufacturers have projected for years that we might have fully automated cars on the roads by 2018. But for all the hype that they bring, it may be years, if not decades, before self-driving systems are reliably able […]
By Jason Contant | July 8, 2018
While the majority of polled Canadians (86%) believe they are increasingly at risk of identity fraud, only about one-quarter have identity fraud protection, a recent survey has found. Conducted on behalf of Vancouver-based fintech company Mogo, the survey polled 1,514 adult Canadians. Eighty-six per cent believed they are increasingly at risk of identify theft and […]
By Jason Contant | July 5, 2018
HR
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Beazley has appointed Jo-Anne Hawthorne as territory manager for eastern Canada. Reporting to Cheryl Hobbs, Hawthorne will be responsible for developing closer relations with brokers in Ontario, Atlantic Canada, Ottawa and Quebec, with a view to building Beazley’s book of business across its specialist product lines in these provinces. “We have ambitious […]
By Jason Contant | July 4, 2018
1 min read
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