Announcements

Canadian Underwriter magazine is celebrating its 80th Anniversary in 2014!

Since 1934, Canadian Underwriter has had the pleasure of serving Canada’s property & casualty insurance industry – and we would like to thank all of our friends, subscribers, readers, advertisers, and contributors for your support. We look forward to acknowledging this milestone throughout the year. A brief note here, to mark the beginning of […]

By Canadian Underwriter | January 9, 2014

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Announcements

ClaimsPro Expands its National Footprint with Acquisition of NWO Claims Services Inc.

Toronto—ClaimsPro, the country’s largest independent adjusting company, announced today that they have acquired NWO Claims Services Inc. helping to add additional capacity to key areas of North Western Ontario and Eastern Manitoba. This acquisition further aligns ClaimsPro’s plans for strategic growth and a commitment to expanding their national footprint in the industry. With offices in […]

By Canadian Underwriter | January 8, 2014

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Announcements

Burns & Wilcox Canada Video Highlights Importance of Cyber Liability Coverage

Toronto, ON [January 8, 2014] – Burns & Wilcox Canada today released a new video that highlights the importance of Cyber Liability Coverage for businesses. The video, The New Normal in an Online World, is available online at: http://insight.burnsandwilcox.com/articles/Pages/THE-NEW-NORMAL-IN-AN-ONLINE-WORLD-VIDEO.aspx and also here: “The new normal in an online world, is that all companies need to […]

By Canadian Underwriter | January 8, 2014

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Announcements

ESR (Markel) NewsBoard (Your Quarterly Newsletter) – We are going paperless!

We are going paperless! To support our paperless environment, our next issue of the NewsBoard will be sent electronically. If you are a broker and would like to join our distribution list in order to receive the newsletter via e-mail, please send your coordinates to Susan Gallagher at sgallagher@elliottsr.com http://www.elliottsr.com

By Canadian Underwriter | January 8, 2014

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CRU Opens New Office and Training Center in Calgary

CATASTROPHE RESPONSE UNIT (CRU) is pleased to announce the opening of a new office and training center in Calgary, Alberta. CRU in association with the International Institute of Insurance Adjusting will be offering an extensive curriculum of AIC Continuing Education courses along with expert training in the world of insurance. The new facility is located […]

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Granite Health Solutions awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

Burlington, Ontario — January 8, 2014 — Granite Health Solutions LP has become the first stand alone independent medical evaluation firm in Canada to be accredited by CARF International (Commission in the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). Granite Health Solutions (including its independent operating brands of Sibley & Associates, MDAC and TRM) were accredited for three […]

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Granite Claims Solutions Appoints Denis Houle as Regional Manager, Atlantic Canada

Halifax, NS – January 7, 2014 – Greig Boyle, National Vice President of Operations, is pleased to announce that Denis Houle has been appointed Regional Manager of the Atlantic Region at Granite Claims Solutions. Following his recent move from our Toronto Corporate office to our Halifax Branch, Denis has been entrusted with the task of […]

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CRU have deployed another group of seasoned adjusters to assist with the GTA Ice Storm of December 2013

Catastrophe Response Unit (CRU Adjusters) responded to emergency claims on December 22 in the midst of historic ice storms in eastern Canada that left many residents without power. With staff to assist with thousands of claims for clients of both property and auto, CRU had a large contingency that arrived within 2 days of the storm to […]

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Donald Kunkel Appointed National Vice President of Business Development for AssessMed

AssessMed Inc., a privately held Canadian corporation, and a professional, evidence based assessment organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Donald Kunkel as National Vice President of Business Development for AssessMed. Don has 25 years’ experience within the insurance industry. Don began his insurance career as a telephone adjuster for Markel Insurance in 1988. […]

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Hub International Executive Eileen Greene Receives 2013 Best Women In Sales Award

Chicago – Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, is pleased to announce that Eileen Greene, Vice President and Partner, Hub International HKMB Insurance Brokers, was named the Insurance Sales Award winner at the 2013 Best Women in Sales Awards, by Zars Media. The award was presented on December 3, 2013 at The […]

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