FirstOnSite Restoration

Robert Parizeau has been appointed director of technical resources at FirstOnSite Restoration. His key focus will be to standardize and maintain consistent operating procedures in the field. He was most recently working at the company’s North Bay office. In addition to his operational responsibilities, Parizeau will spearhead the development and implementation of “FirstInEducation,” an external […]

September 30, 2009 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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Robert Parizeau has been appointed director of technical resources at FirstOnSite Restoration. His key focus will be to standardize and maintain consistent operating procedures in the field. He was most recently working at the company’s North Bay office.

In addition to his operational responsibilities, Parizeau will spearhead the development and implementation of “FirstInEducation,” an external training program that FirstOn- Site provides to it various customers, allowing participants to attain industry education credits. •

How record-high Cat season will impact reinsurance renewals

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How record-high Cat season will impact reinsurance renewals

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Why insurers won their dispute over a $50-million excess policy

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Will CrowdStrike event trigger a cyber hard market?

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Will CrowdStrike event trigger a cyber hard market?

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