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TORONTO, June 9, 2015 – The Guarantee Company of North America introduces a new, free mobile app for GUARANTEE GOLD® clients and brokers, providing a secure and convenient way to receive weather alerts, make claims and access helpful resources. The app – now available in Google Play, Blackberry World, and iTunes App Store – was […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 4, 2015
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OTTAWA, ON – June 4, 2015 – ENCON Group Inc., a leading managing general agent in Canada, announced today the introduction of the following key enhancements to their Commercial Umbrella Liability product offering: 1) ENCON can now write excess Umbrella liability over other insurers’ primary and excess Umbrella forms. 2) The maximum available limit under […]
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In a world of technology, big data, and data analytics, there is a wealth of information at our finger tips. The questions remain, how do we capitalize on this to: The answer: Xcelsia Claims By utilizing cutting edge technology, we can effectively decrease spend and cycle time. Analytics are tracked and reported on in regards […]
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In preparation for the approaching wind and hail season, AIA has added additional classes and estimate preparation training in Ontario and Alberta. The Academy of Insurance Adjusting will present its successful 2-day Xactimate training for the first time in the Ottawa market on June 17th and 18th. The class “Understanding and Using Xactimate” is intended […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 3, 2015
TORONTO – Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.’s Global Technical Services® (GTS®) division has provided its business partners with expert independent adjusting services on complex, high-value property losses, as well as claims in specialty industry sectors, for more than 20 years. With the recent amalgamation of the global Crawford Specialty markets group with the Global Technical Services […]
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Winnipeg –June 2, 2015: James Richardson & Sons, Limited (“JRSL”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Parrish & Heimbecker, Paterson Global Foods and Cargill Ltd. to acquire their ownership interest in Wynward Insurance Group. The transaction will provide JRSL and Richardson International with 100% ownership of Wynward. Previous to the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 2, 2015
Insurer supporting the Canadian Cancer Society with title sponsorship for 10 Relay For Life events in Ontario and Quebec WATERLOO, ON, June 2, 2015 — Today, more than 60 per cent of Canadians diagnosed with cancer will survive compared with only 25 per cent in the 1940s when the Canadian Cancer Society first began funding […]
(MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 2, 2015) – FirstOnSite Restoration, Canada’s largest independent disaster restoration company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Sharp as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Sharp joins FirstOnSite from SNC-Lavalin Operations & Maintenance, Inc. (“O&M”), where he was most recently the Senior Vice President of Integrated Real Estate Solutions. “Justin […]
100 percent of funds raised goes directly to cancer research Women In Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) is pleased to once again support the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life events across Ontario. This year, WICC will host the first-ever insurance industry-exclusive Relay For Life event in downtown Toronto on June 12th at the Garrison Commons at Fork York. By either […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 31, 2015
Claims Canada magazine’s April/May 2015 issue Digital Edition Cover Story – ‘LEAKAGE!’ The notion that insurers can better control their claims/indemnity spend through streamlining, cost cutting and efficiency initiatives has gained momentum in Canada in recent years. Many insurance companies are finding ways to plug financial “leakage” in claims handling – a term not always popular with claims managers. […]
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