Announcements

Brian King to step down as Chairman of CKR Global

Toronto, June 15, 2014: Granite Global Solutions announces that Brian King has decided to step down from his position as Chairman of CKR Global, Canada’s largest and most respected Investigations and Risk Solutions firm. Brian will continue to consult to CKR Global and to handle files for his longstanding clients where required. Murray Wallace CEO […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 15, 2014

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Trade Environment Improved But Certain Risks Threat to Recovery

International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) Members Look Positive to the Year Ahead Trade credit insurance – Insured exposure increased by + 2.7% to € 1.97 trillion ($ 2.72 trillion)- Premium decreased by -/- 4%to € 5.89 billion ($ 8.11 billion)- Claims decreased by -/- 2.5% to € 2.88 billion ($ 3.96 billion)- Claims […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 13, 2014

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STRONE-Itech Team Puts the “Fun” in Fundraising at 2014 Ride for Heart

Team STRONE-Itech – a group of 19 riders from STRONE and Itech – has wrapped up a very successful second tour at Ride for Heart. After weeks of fundraising and riding distances of 25 – 75 km throughout Toronto, Team STRONE-Itech collected $7,110 in generous pledges. Ride for Heart gives riders an experience of a […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 11, 2014

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Announcements

Ryan Meyer Joins South Western Group

June 12, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – South Western Insurance Group Limited (South Western), Canada’s leading Wholesale Insurance Intermediary/Managing General Agent, today announced that Ryan Meyer has joined the Company as Senior Underwriter and Manager of the Vancouver branch. Ryan joins South Western from a leading specialty MGA and brings with him a strong connection […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 11, 2014

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Here We Grow Again AssessMed Industry Leading Evidence-Based IME Provider -Announces Acquisition of Leading Quebec-Based IME Company

AssessMed has, since 1992, provided high quality, evidence- based, independent medical evaluations (IME). AssessMed clients include, but are not limited to, personal injury law firms (both plaintiff and defence), auto insurers, life and health disability insurers, provincial worker’s compensation boards, large municipal employers as well as corporate Canada. AssessMed is a privately held Canadian company. […]

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Shinder Kurrha Appointed Business Relations Advisor for AssessMed Inc.

The Board of Directors and Senior Management team at AssessMed Inc. are proud to announce the recent hiring of Mr. Shinder Kurrha as Business Relations Advisor, Western Division. Shinder will be working in AssessMed’s Vancouver office. Shinder can be reached directly by e-mail at shinder@assessmed.com or by cell phone at (604) 603-5084. You can also […]

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CRU Announces Updated Earthquake Symposiums in Toronto and Vancouver

Catastrophe Response Unit (CRU) is pleased to present the fourth of our Earthquake Preparedness Insurance Symposiums in Toronto, Ontario on Tuesday, August 12th, followed by Vancouver, BC on Tuesday August 19th. These breakfast events are designed for claims management professionals and P&C insurance executives accountable for compliance with OSFI’s Earthquake Exposure Sound Practices Guidelines and […]

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Celebrate and Build on the Differences in Gender Leadership

“Women wanting to be in leadership positions should cultivate those traits that distinguish them from men rather than trying to emulate the male leadership style, ” said Sophia Levy-Presner, SVP at Granite Global Solutions. She was speaking at the Federated Press, 11th Women & Leadership Conference in Toronto. “Many western countries want more women leaders […]

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STRONE Welcomes Ashley Hampson as Customer Service Representative

STRONE is delighted to welcome Ashley Hampson to our team as Customer Service Representative. Ashley entered the insurance industry four years ago in her role as Customer Relationship Manager with a firm specializing in insurance claims source document retrieval. She brings a strong background in customer care and corporate event management during her previous seven […]

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Peace Hills Insurance Announces Retirement of President & CEO and Names Replacement

EDMONTON, Alberta –The Board of Directors of Peace Hills Insurance (Peace Hills) would like to announce the upcoming retirement of Diane Brickner, President & CEO and the appointment of Gene Paulsen, CIP as incoming President & CEO effective January 1, 2015. Diane’s career with Peace Hills spans more than 30 years, and the inception of […]

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