ACE Canada, the Canadian-based operating division of the ACE Group, today announced the release of its new podcast entitled, “Social Media: the Business Benefits May be Enormous, But Can the Risks be Mitigated?” In this new podcast, ACE Canada explores the potential business benefits and risks of using social media. The benefits are becoming impossible […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 31, 2012
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The Thunder Bay community and surrounding areas have experienced a massive storm which has effected most of its residents over the last week. The water levels in some areas have been recorded reaching as high as 108 millimeters. The heavy rains caused different levels of damage, including sewage back-ups and extensive flooding in thousands of […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 31, 2012
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Paul Davis Systems Canada is expanding once again! A new franchise has opened its doors and is ready to provide service in Joliette, Quebec. This will be the 11th location in Quebec and 57th in the nation. Patrick Ratelle, a local resident of Joliette, is the newest franchisee of Systemes Paul Davis de Joliette, bringing […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 31, 2012
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CAMBRIDGE, ON – Frank Cowan Company, a leader in Canadian municipal, healthcare, education and community service insurance solutions, is pleased to reveal a new insurance program called Elder Care. The Elder Care program is designed specifically for organizations and staff providing care and services to mature individuals located in nursing homes, retirement homes and long-term […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 31, 2012
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On May 29, a massive downpour caused heavy flooding in many parts of the city of Montreal and its South Shore suburbs. Environment Canada has reported that up to 80 millimetres of rain fell in some areas, resulting in power failures, damaged private property, and forcing many public buildings and institutions to evacuate. Crawford & […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 30, 2012
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Providing a yearly comprehensive review of insurance company 2011 results in a format that is easy to use. It outlines and details insurance companies’ 2011 financial performance, market breakdown, and individual company results using summary tables and indexes. Canadian Underwriter magazine’s 2012 STATISTICAL ISSUE – Digital Edition is now online. Canadian Underwriter magazine print edition […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 30, 2012
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STRONE, an emergency and restoration company headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, has acquired Itech Precision Cleaning Inc. with its full scope of emergency response, environmental remediation, and technology restoration services. “This acquisition creates a complete emergency solution for insurance and facility management industries, municipalities, commercial entities, and industrial businesses,” explains Steve Blinco, Co-CEO, Support Services for […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 29, 2012
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Those who attended this year’s WICC Gala in Toronto may have noticed an opportunity to enter the Paul Davis Systems Luckiest Moment contest. The table favours this year were horseshoes and attached to those were a “Paul Davis Systems of Canada” printed tag. On the back of each tag was a link to the contest. […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 15, 2012
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Randy Lim has been named national account executive for Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.’s western region, effective May 1. Lim has more than 20 years of experience in the brokerage community and has previously worked in both production and claims advocacy roles. Lim also held the positions of vendor manager and assistant regional claims manager […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 15, 2012
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David Gambrill, Senior Editor, Canadian Underwriter magazine – Insurance Media Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Stelmakowich to the position of Editor of Canadian Underwriter magazine and The Ontario Broker magazine. An award-winning editor, Angela joins Canadian Underwriter from her previous position as Editor of OHS Canada magazine (ohscanada.com), which she has […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 14, 2012
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