Announcements

International Federation of Adjusting Associations Elects New President

The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA) is proud to announce that Patti M. Kernaghan, FCIP, CRM was officially inducted President of the International Federation of Adjusting Associations (IFAA) at their Annual General Meeting held on July 6, 2015. A past CIAA National President (2009/10), Patti assumes the role on behalf of CIAA who was one […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 8, 2015

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The Guarantee and Bullfrog Insurance Partner to Offer Online Insurance Coverage for Canadian Small Businesses

Toronto (July 8, 2015) – The Guarantee Company of North America (The Guarantee) has teamed up with Bullfrog Insurance to provide a faster and simpler way for Canadian small business owners to obtain small business insurance. Called Bullfrog Insurance –“insurance without the bull”— this new online portal was designed to allow business owners to […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 8, 2015

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Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. Announces New Fort McMurray Office

Toronto (July 7th, 2015) Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. announces the opening of a branch in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The opening of the Fort McMurray branch is the latest addition to Crawford s network of more than 65 locations across Canada, strengthening our ability to service the vast geographical needs of our clients, particularly the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 7, 2015

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CRU GROUP (Catastrophe Response Unit) Opens Dallas, TX Office

DALLAS, TEXAS – CRU Group, a Toronto, Canada based claims adjustment and management firm, is pleased to announce the opening of its Dallas, Texas office July 1, 2015 to better meet the needs of clients in both Texas and the southwest US. This will be the company’s fourth office In the US. By providing a […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 6, 2015

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FIRST CANADA Appoints Vice President of Sales for Western Canada

TORONTO – Today, FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada, leading provider of Payment Solutions for the Insurance Industry, announced their newest Senior Management team member, Tasneem Kurji, VP of Sales of Western Canada. In this role, Tas Kurji will be responsible for leading our sales team and growth strategy for the Western teams. Tas brings with […]

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The Kings launch King International Advisory Group, a Canadian-based Investigation and Intelligence Agency

Brian D. King, President and CEO of King International Advisory Group, is pleased to announce the launch of a new, strategically-driven, investigative company effective July 1, 2015. “We believe we are hitting the market at the right time with a high energy, highly experienced, totally independent, intelligence-based firm that is Canadian owned and managed,” says […]

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Education is Key in Climbing the Steps to Success… Stronger Professionals, Stronger Industry

Interactive Online Claims Training, brought to you by ProFormance Group Insurance Solutions In addition to our In-person training, we are excited to share with you our new interactive and fully customizable online courses that will bring you and your team to a higher level of professionalism. We have leveraged our tried, tested and true […]

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Economical Insurance announces result of the annual general meeting

WATERLOO, ON, June 24, 2015 — Economical Mutual Insurance Company today announced that Dan Fortin, Gerald A. Hooper and W. David Wilson were elected to the board of directors of Economical Mutual Insurance Company for a three-year term of office ending at the close of the annual general meeting in 2018. Their nominations were listed […]

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Cunningham Lindsey Canada Mobilizes International Team To Australia To Assist Residents Affected By Catastrophes

Cunningham Lindsey Canada Claims Services Ltd. (“Cunningham Lindsey Canada”) has deployed five adjusters to Australia to join a team working on thousands of claims that followed severe storms in early May. They will remain in Australia for 6-8 weeks. Another pair of adjusters have been requested and will leave as soon as possible. […]

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Travel Underwriters, OneWorld Assist Become TuGo New brand: Modern, Simple, Easy

Richmond, BC (June 23, 2015) – TuGo, formerly Travel Underwriters, OneWorld Assist and parent company, TU Group, launches today with a new perspective and user-centric website. When asked why the name change, Patrick Robinson, TuGo’s CEO states frankly, “Having one name, TuGo, is clear and accessible. And that’s what’s important to travellers when they’re buying […]

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