Announcements

ENCON Group Inc. Announces New Excess E&O Coverage

OTTAWA, ON – ENCON Group Inc., a leading managing general agent in Canada specializing in professional liability and construction insurance, is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, it will offer excess errors and omissions (E&O) insurance on a follow-form basis with limits of up to $10 million for all classes of business. ENCON will consider […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 29, 2014

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Rochon Engineering Welcomes Jessica Reid P. Eng. as Forensic Engineer, Civil/Structural Division

Concord, Ontario – Rochon Engineering, a division of SCM Insurance Services, announced today that it has appointed Jessica Reid as Forensic Engineer for their Civil/Structural Division. Jessica brings over 15 years of experience in the Building Science and Restoration Construction Industry. Her projects have included failure identification, condition assessment, and remedial strategy development for various […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 28, 2014

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Innovate your payment solutions with First InSite from FIRST Canada

FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) announced the launch of First InSite, their new platform that innovates payment solutions for the Canadian Insurance Industry today. Advance your value proposition with pre–approved terms, competitive rates and flexible payment options, including pay in full, easy monthly payments, and credit cards. First InSite’s easy 3-step process assists in retaining clients, improves cash flow and differentiates your value to your […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 27, 2014

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The Digital Edition of Canadian Underwriter’s October 2014 issue

Canadian Underwriter magazine’s October 2014 issue Digital Edition Cover Story: ‘‘Things Connected’ There are already plenty of examples of the Internet of Things (IoT) in action. But with the frenetic pace of technological change, what exactly is the “next big thing” in IT? For IoT, the answer may be a mix of both futuristic vision and imminent reality. […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 26, 2014

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Giffin Koerth Welcomes Pierre Maheux as Principal, Environmental Group

Toronto – Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Pierre Maheux, MSc, FGAC, PGeo, to the role of Principal, Environmental. A recognized leader in the Environmental Services industry, Pierre will build on our reputation of excellence and effectiveness, to establish Giffin Koerth as the go-to environmental forensic consultant. Through his appreciation […]

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NIAC Nuclear Insurance Expert Colleen DeMerchant Says Increase in Liability Coverage and Nuclear Exclusion in Property and Casualty Creates Big New Opportunity for Canadian Underwriters

Toronto, Ontario: At the 2014 National Insurance Conference of Canada – the country’s largest annual property and casualty insurance convention – Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada General Manager Colleen DeMerchant moderated an expert panel discussion titled “Lessons Learned From Fukushima.” “A key business lesson here is that there is a major business opportunity now on the […]

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Cira Medical Services Challenges Employers to Build Workplace Resiliency

In support of Mental Illness Awareness Week, Cira Medical Services is leading the conversation for Canadian employers to focus on resiliency as a key to understanding mental health TORONTO (October 10, 2014) — As part of Cira Medical Services (Cira)’s commitment to helping Canadians live healthier lives, Cira is dedicated to raising awareness around mental […]

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CNA Canada Underwriters Honored By Canadian Broker Network

Canadian Broker Network (CBN), the leading independent commercial insurance broker network in Canada, has awarded CNA Canada’s Lisa Wolfe, senior underwriter of the Toronto Branch and Mary Robichaud, underwriting manager of the Calgary Branch with the honor of Underwriter of the Year and Underwriter of Distinction, respectively. “I want to commend Lisa and Mary on […]

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North Waterloo Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Celebrates 140th Anniversary

In 1874, Waterloo area farmer Jacob Ziegler bought a fire insurance policy to cover his barns. His annual premium for this ‘peace of mind’ was $1.20. He was the very first mutual policyholder of The North Waterloo Farmers Mutual Insurance Company, established by local farmers to help protect one another. Last week, the Company celebrated […]

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Rochon Engineering Welcomes Dave Giles as Senior Project Manager, Environmental Division

Concord, Ontario – Rochon Engineering, a division of SCM Insurance Services, announced today that it has appointed Dave Giles as Senior Project Manager for their Environmental Division. As a leader in the industry with over 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, project management, and spill cleanup, Mr. Giles brings extensive environmental expertise to his […]

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