Toronto Insurance Conference

Claims professionals were in attendance at the 54th Annual Black Tie Dinner of the Toronto Insurance Conference held on Nov. 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. The evening’s guest speaker was Andrew Coyne, national editor of Macleans. •

November 30, 2009 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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Claims professionals were in attendance at the 54th Annual Black Tie Dinner of the Toronto Insurance Conference held on Nov. 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto.

The evening’s guest speaker was Andrew Coyne, national editor of Macleans. •

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After Calgary’s record-breaking storm, do homeowners have proper hail coverage?

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