Announcements

Insurance Brokers of Toronto Region (IBTR) Presents FRIENDSHIP NIGHT Thursday May 7, 2015

The Insurance Brokers of Toronto Region Presents: “A Night in Paris Friendship Night“ This social event brings together Insurance Brokers, Insurance Company Reps and many dedicated Industry Sponsors giving everyone a chance to meet face to face and enjoy a fun filled evening together with their industry peers. This annual event proves to be an […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 17, 2015

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Distracted walking: Could mobile phone use affect a persons likelihood of slipping/tripping and falling?

By Dr. Samuel Howart As a society, we have become increasingly aware of the potentially devastating consequences of mobile phone use while driving. Talking or texting on your mobile phone can present a mentally distracting secondary task to the primary task of driving. Recent scientific biomechanics studies have looked into the potentiality that using a […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 16, 2015

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Crime Stoppers of Halton receives $50,000 commitment from Economical Insurance

WATERLOO, ON, April 16, 2015 — It’s no secret to the residents of Halton Region that they are living in one of the safest regional municipalities in Canada to raise a family and do business, according to Statistics Canada. To help maintain this reputation for community safety, Crime Stoppers of Halton provides a vital service […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 16, 2015

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WICC to host insurance industry-exclusive Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life event

Insurers to come together to raise money for the cancer cause TORONTO – Women In Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) is pleased to announce that it is once again supporting the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life events across Ontario. WICC is also teaming up with the country’s leading cancer charity to hold its first-ever insurance […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 15, 2015

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ARC Group heads to The Big Easy

More than 9,500 risk management professionals will gather for the 2015 RIMS Annual Conference and Exhibition, the premiere risk and insurance industry event, being held April 26-29 in New Orleans, La. The ARC Group Canada is proud to be exhibiting this year at booth 2128, along with the Insuralex Global Insurance Lawyers Group. Please stop […]

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ENCON Group Inc. Celebrates the One-year Anniversary of its CGL and Umbrella Liability Facility

OTTAWA, ON – April 14, 2015 – ENCON Group Inc., a leading managing general agent in Canada, celebrated the one-year anniversary of its stand-alone commercial general liability (CGL) and umbrella liability insurance facility on March 3, 2015. The program is offered through ENCON’s Alternative Insurance Market. Previously only offered as a complement to other insurance […]

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FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada Announces A Dedicated Sales Team for British Columbia

FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada, the Insurance Industry leader in Payment Solutions, announces today their dedicated Sales Team for British Columbia. We are pleased announce a new Relationship Manager of Sales in British Columbia. We are proud to welcome Lynda Wong to the FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada team. Lynda has over 15 years of financial […]

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FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada Announces A Dedicated Sales Team for Quebec and the Atlantic

FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada, the Insurance Industry leader in Payment Solutions, announces today their dedicated Sales Team for the Quebec and Atlantic Regions. We are pleased announce a new VP of Sales for the Quebec and Atlantic Regions. We are proud to welcome Eric Bissonnette to the FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada team. Eric […]

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Creechurch Expands in Western Canada with Opening of Vancouver Office

TORONTO — Creechurch Underwriters, a leading underwriter of specialty insurance in Canada, announces the opening of a Western Canada office in Vancouver. Rhea Turchinetz, has relocated from the Toronto office to Vancouver to lead the office as the Western Region AVP. Rhea Turchinetz, manager of the technology and cyber underwriting team at Creechurch is excited […]

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NIAC Claims System Readiness Close At Hand as Bill C-22 Approved By Senate

Toronto, Canada: The Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada (NIAC), General Manager Colleen DeMerchant announced the upcoming implementation of the insurance pool’s updated claims reporting system, which will be web-based. Anticipating the passage of Bill C-22, which increases the liability limit of nuclear operators from $75 million to $650 million as it comes into force and subsequently […]

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