Tech
Two entities of the Totten Group within Quebec — the Groupe Gestionnaire d’Assurances Totten Ltee, and Norac Totten Gestionnaire d’Assurances Ltee — have been merged into one operation going forward.Gino Vaisica will become vice president of the Quebec Region for all operations in the province. Vaisica was previously vice president of Norac Totten, having sold […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 22, 2009
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Operations
Improving your Brokerage, Part 1; There are a number of key building blocks for getting the best out of your brokerage, and it all starts with establishing the right culture throughout the organization.
By Lorie J. Guthrie Phair | February 28, 2009
6 min read
The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) held its 4th Young Broker Council (YBC) Conference at the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel and Conference Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont. between June 4 and June 6. More than 70 YBC members attended the conference, which included a mini trade show and networking event. The YBC team […]
July 31, 2008
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Mustang Investigations and Belfor Restoration held their Annual Stampede Charity BBQ on July 8 at Cowboys Dance Hall in Calgary, AB. The afternoon started off with a successful silent action and very generous donations. The BBQ raised more than Cdn$4,000 for The Mustard Seed homeless shelter and Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). More than […]
PartnerRe held its Broker Appreciation Event at the Mosport Driver Development Center just outside of Toronto on June 16. High in excitement, this day provided a unique opportunity for drivers to test their skills in the new Van Diemen Formula cars. With 170 horsepower and the ability to zip from 0-60 mp-h in slightly more […]
About 200 insurance industry supporters attended the 2008 New Brunswick Fun Night on May 1 in aid of Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). Linda Dawe, CEO of the Insurance Brokers Association of New Brunswick, presented organizer Nancy Thorne with the WICC Lew Dunn Memorial Award. The award had been bestowed upon Thorne at the […]
June 30, 2008
Brokers and industry partners gathered at The Steamwhistle Brewery in Toronto for the April 3 preview of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO)’s MyInsuranceShopper.ca. The new Web site allows consumers to obtain online quotes and information from brokers through a single point of entry, putting the broker front and centre in the battle for […]
April 30, 2008
Process optimization has not resulted in sufficient innovation in accident benefit (AB) business models in recent years.
By May Gibillini | December 31, 2007
5 min read
Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has observed an increasing number of right-hand drive vehicles hitting Saskatchewan roadways, and has posted an online notice reminding motorists to put safety first.Although you are not required to pass any special road test or examination to operate a right-hand drive vehicle, drivers still need to be extra cautious, SGI said […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 27, 2007
Management
Munich Re launched an Internet portal as a means to provide information on sustainability strategies and projects. The new portal will be the central information medium for the public, media, rating agencies and investors who wish to evaluate Munich Re shares from the sustainability point of view. The advantage of a dedicated internet portal is […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 26, 2007
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