Announcements

Digital Edition of Canadian Underwriter’s February 2015 Issue

Canadian Underwriter magazine’s February 2015 issue Digital Edition Cover Story – ‘Bringing Data Home’ Sometimes seen as the “poor cousin” to auto insurance in terms of resources and investment, personal property is now a hive of activity in data analytics. Internal and external information is being used to delve into more specific by-peril rating, loss cost development and […]

By Canadian Underwriter | February 21, 2015

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QBE Services builds new office in Vancouver – David Edgar takes on new role as General Manager, Western Region

QBE Services Inc. are pleased to announce the signing of a lease in the new MNP office tower at 1021 West Hastings Street Vancouver. The office will have capacity for 16 staff with intended occupancy at August 1, 2015. David Edgar, General Manager, Canada, will assume the responsibility of General Manager, Western Region based in […]

By Canadian Underwriter | February 18, 2015

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Academy of Insurance Adjusting (AIA) Announces March Toronto XM8 Courses

AIA will be offering a 2 day “Basic & Intermediate Xactimate” course on Monday/Tuesday March 9th and 10th. This will be followed by “Advanced XA Sketch” on Wednesday, March 11th. Both courses will be held at the Delta Markham Hotel starting at 8:00 AM. Reception to these hands on classes taught by Jonathan Rice has […]

By Canadian Underwriter | February 18, 2015

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Canadian Entrepreneur Acquires PuroClean Canada from U.S. Owners

Gordon Gamble Looks to Continue Rapid Growth of Property Restoration Franchise Throughout Canada TORONTO (January 2015) Canadian entrepreneur Gordon Gamble announced today he has acquired PuroClean Canada from its original U.S. owners, providing the premiere property emergency restoration franchise with increased opportunities for continued growth and success throughout the country as the master franchise. Gamble, […]

By Canadian Underwriter | February 18, 2015

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Hot Topics of Discussion Catastrophe Response Unit (CRU), Inc. to Host 5th Spring Industry Seminar on March 12

For the 5th year, Catastrophe Response Unit (CRU), Inc. will be hosting a spring industry seminar in Greater Toronto Area, featuring current insurance topics. On Thursday, March 12th, at the Delta Markham, please join us as we focus on three subjects: “Should We Expect a Better Earthquake Response Now that Everyone Talks About It?” […]

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SPECS Limited Appoints Melissa Marshall as Brand Manager

Edmonton, AB – SPECS is pleased to announce that Melissa Marshall has been promoted to the position of Brand Manager. In a relatively short time Melissa has demonstrated skills and abilities to effectively advance the SPECS brand. We look forward to continued progress in heightening the awareness of the SPECS brand through several programs. […]

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CNA Appoints John Tung Assistant Vice President Of Technology & Professional Liability For CNA Canada

TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2015 — CNA today announced the appointment of John Tung to assistant vice president, Technology and Professional Liability for CNA Canada. In this role, John is responsible for the strategy and underwriting of Professional Liability and Cyber, with a focus on Technology. John will also have oversight of the Miscellaneous Professional Liability product […]

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ClaimsPro Announces Changes to Key Personnel to Increase Coverage in Western Region

ClaimsPro, an SCM company and Canada’s largest provider of independent adjusting services, announced today that it has enhanced leadership in its Western Region in order to better respond to challenges in many remote offices in Northern Alberta, and to increase presence in day to day sales activities in Edmonton. By repositioning itself to offer greater […]

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Emerging Risks of the 21st Century

Creechurch Underwriters is holding an informative seminar on the Emerging Risks of the 21st Century to be held in Calgary on February 26, 2015 at 2pm in the Fairmont Palliser Hotel. For more information and your personal invitation please see contact information below. Seminar 1 Kidnap for Ransom Hiscox, the world’s largest provider of specialist […]

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SPECS Limited 20th Anniversary

Edmonton, AB – SPECS Limited is celebrating our 20th anniversary! Our people wanted to create an organization that they would be proud to be associated with and to that end they developed a value set of Ethics, Excellence, Value Added and Team Work. While we look forward to continued corporate growth I am truly delighted to […]

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