Insurance & Risk, Analysis, Events and Careers
Gary Owcar, President and C.O.O of CNA Canada, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Michael O’Connor to the position of Vice President, Underwriting. Michael has been with CNA Canada for over 8 years, and started his career with CNA as a Senior Underwriter in Toronto. In 2007, Michael was promoted to Branch Manager, […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 30, 2013
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The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) and Laurentian University will be presenting free webinars providing information on the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program available to brokers through an exclusive arrangement with the university. Representatives from IBAC and Laurentian University will share full details about the online MBA program, admission requirements, and how […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 30, 2013
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First General Canada is pleased to announce that Chris Johannesen has accepted the position of General Manager for the First General Vancouver office. Chris’ new responsibilities include the organization and enhancement of the Vancouver office. Over the past thirty five years Chris has held various positions in the property and restoration industry. He spent twenty six […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 24, 2013
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The Digital Edition of Claims Canada magazine’s APRIL/MAY 2013 issue is now online: Cover Story: “Breaking through the Clichés – Customer Service and the Modern Claims Professional”. Customer service is a “motherhood and apple pie” issue; everyone is in favour of it, at least in theory. Yet service levels vary considerably by industry, company – and […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 24, 2013
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The Digital Edition of Canadian Underwriter magazine’s APRIL 2013 issue is now online – Cover Story: ‘Get Connected’ – Brokers continue to regard face-to-face contact with customers as critical, especially in the wake of competition from direct writers. But it remains to be seen how technology can and will be employed to preserve those critical […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 24, 2013
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Brian Neale joins as National Sales & Marketing Manager Burns & Wilcox Canada is pleased to announce that Brian Neale has joined the company as its National Sales & Marketing Manager. An accomplished insurance industry executive, Mr. Neale brings more than 23 years of experience having held senior positions in sales, marketing, underwriting and claims […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 23, 2013
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Toronto – April 23rd 2013 On Friday afternoon, Granite Claims Solutions’ Catastrophe Response Team was alerted to the severe weather situation in parts of Northern Ontario and put on standby for storm-related claims. In addition to several skilled property adjusters on the ground with significant catastrophe experience, this team includes additional resources in our 24/7 […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 23, 2013
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Toronto— Cira Medical Services, the Canadian market leader in clinical risk management, yesterday hosted seminars on workplace health strategies and trends in the IME industry. Close to 100 leaders in workplace health and senior members of the medico-legal and property and casualty insurer communities attended the Cira-hosted seminars, held at the Trump International Hotel in […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 19, 2013
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The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is pleased to announce that RSA has maintained its support of the Broker Identity Program at the Full Partner level. The Program’s centre-piece is the BIP symbol known as the BIPPER. The symbol captures the value that insurance brokers bring their clients: choice, coverage, security and peace of […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 19, 2013
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The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is pleased to announce that Optimum Général inc. (Optimum) is maintaining its support of the Broker Identity Program at the Full Partner level. The program’s centre-piece is the BIP symbol known as the BIPPER. The symbol captures the value that insurance brokers bring their clients: choice, coverage, security […]
By Canadian Underwriter | April 18, 2013
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