Stewart Ponton, Chairman and Founding Partner of Granite Claims Solutions, is pleased to announce that 37 years ago today he and Bryan Coleshill opened the doors of Ponton Coleshill & Associates, now Granite Claims Solutions. What started as a small, four-person operation working out of a small office in downtown Toronto has blossomed into one […]
By Canadian Underwriter | March 15, 2013
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By Canadian Underwriter | March 14, 2013
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Edmonton—Forensic Investigations Canada (FIC), Canada’s leading investigative and surveillance firm, announced today that it has appointed accomplished investigative leader Donald Zinger as its new Edmonton Branch Manager. With more than 20 years in the investigative industry including turns with Canada’s Military Police and several of the country’s leading investigative firms, Zinger will be leveraging his […]
By Canadian Underwriter | March 13, 2013
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Mohamed Nasser assumed duties effective March 4th as the Underwriting Manager of Eastern Canada with Pacific Marine Underwriting Managers Ltd. Over the past 8 years he has held the title of Senior Underwriter among a range of capacities with a major marine MGA. His duties included marketing, educating, supervisory and underwriting. Mohamed has achieved his […]
By Canadian Underwriter | March 12, 2013
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2013 Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association (OIAA) Professional Development and Claims Conference video coverage. Brought to you by Claims Canada and Canadian Underwriter magazines. Stay tuned for the photo pages and online galleries.
By Canadian Underwriter | March 8, 2013
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Itech Environmental Services, an active TransCAER® supporter and TEAP III® registered transportation emergency response contractor, recently participated in emergency response training for Oxford and Elgin County first responders. The training, organized by Ontario Southland Railway, invited firefighters from Tillsonburg Fire and Rescue, along with Southwold, East-Zorra Tavistock, and Zorra Townships to participate. Itech, a subsidiary of STRONE, […]
By Canadian Underwriter | March 7, 2013
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US Property/Casualty: Reserve Adequacy, ERM Remain Critical: Group Vice President Anthony Diodato discusses the personal and commercial segments, saying the factors that concern A.M. Best the most revolve around reserve adequacy, pricing discipline and risk management; Group Vice President John Andre says pricing improvements in the U.S./Bermuda reinsurance market are not enough to offset interest […]
By Canadian Underwriter | March 6, 2013
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On behalf of the Women in Insurance Canada Crusade (WICC), we invite you and your colleagues to join us Thursday, April 11th, 2013 for the 17th Annual WICC Ontario Gala Dinner. The 2013 WICC Ontario Gala Dinner has secured a world renowned recording artist and Canadian Icon Chantal Kreviazuk for our evening’s entertainment. This year’s […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 28, 2013
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The National Post today, announced that STRONE, emergency restoration and remediation professionals, are 2012 winners of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies program. Established in 1993, this national awards program recognizes Canadian companies who implement world-class business practices and create value in innovative ways. STRONE triumphed over hundreds of applicants to demonstrate that they have improved […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 26, 2013
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Ottawa — ClaimsPro, an independent adjusting firm offering complete national coverage, announced today that it has hired Shelley Glover as its new Branch Manager in Ottawa. Ms. Glover is an industry veteran with more than 25 years of adjusting and managerial experience in both insurance and independent adjusting settings. Before joining ClaimsPro, Ms. Glover worked […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 25, 2013
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