The Board of The Guarantee Company of North America is pleased to announce the appointment of Alister Campbell as CEO of The Guarantee effective September 4, 2012. As CEO, Alister leads The Guarantee’s continued growth, overall strategy and operations. Over the past 27 years he has held senior executive positions in a range of capacities […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 25, 2012
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Simmlands Insurance Services Ltd., Canada’s premium provider of specialty insurance products, announced today that Paul Meinschenk, an industry veteran and former Executive with Berkley Canada, has joined the Simmlands team as VP Broker Distribution. In this role, Meinschenk will be responsible to cultivate business opportunities with new and existing brokers as well as enhance Simmlands’ visibility […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 25, 2012
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Ryan Clark, Chairman of the Board, and Murray Wallace, CEO of Granite Global Solutions are pleased to announce the appointment of Brian D. King, Chair of CKR Global to an expanded role in the group. In order to increase the prominence of the CKR Global brand in the Canadian marketplace and to guide the Board […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 25, 2012
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Edmonton – Thirty years ago, Peace Hills Insurance processed its first insurance application. Since then, the Samson Cree Nation’s seedling business venture has continued to grow with an enduring focus on providing a premium product and delivering superior personal service. Today, the company has 196 employees, offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Brandon, and Prince George, […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 20, 2012
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The seventh annual A.M. Best Company Insurance Marketing & Advertising Summit will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson. This year’s conference will include presentations by national speakers detailing the strategies behind their high-profile marketing campaigns, a look at statistics on the state of insurance advertising […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 18, 2012
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Al Pereira of Aon Benfield Canada says at the 2012 ‘A.M. Best Insurance Market Briefing – Canada’ Event, held in Toronto on September 6, 2012, that catastrophe rates have risen considerably due to losses, model changes and a renewed look at tail risk [Video]: http://www.ambest.com
By Canadian Underwriter | September 17, 2012
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The 2012 version of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life featured the largest-ever number of insurance industry participants. The Relay is a tribute to the lives of loved ones who have been touched by cancer. Teams of 10 people took part in the 12-hour, overnight, non-competitive relay, taking turns walking, running or strolling around […]
By Canadian Underwriter | September 15, 2012
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A.M. Best Company’s managing senior financial analyst Greg Williams and Jackie Catrino Lentz, senior financial analyst, explore how the property segment of the Canada P/C industry is lagging behind the auto segment [Video]: http://www.ambest.com
By Canadian Underwriter | September 14, 2012
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Robert Moreau of Assumption Life says at ‘A.M. Best Insurance Market Briefing – Canada’ event, held in Toronto on September 6, 2012, that sustained low interest rates led to a decision to pull back on some products with long-term guarantees [Video]: http://www.ambest.com
By Canadian Underwriter | September 14, 2012
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Whether it’s a move to adjust investment strategies or put more focus on underwriting, A.M. Best analysts at the 2012 ‘A.M. Best Insurance Market Briefing – Canada’ Event, held in Toronto on September 6, 2012, say insurers are shifting amid difficult market conditions [Video]: http://www.ambest.com
By Canadian Underwriter | September 13, 2012
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