Commercial
The World Trade Center insurance trial verdict will have far-reaching implications for commercial clients, says Wood & Bender LLP. While the decision highlights the need to have insurance negotiations finalized prior to completing major business transactions, it has also spurred insurers to adopt policies to avoid liability. These “three Rs” include retrenchment of sources of […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 10, 2004
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Toronto-based GCAN insurance company has seen its “A” (excellent) rating affirmed by A.M. Best, a sign of “the continuation of the good results we’ve had for five years”, says president Andy Henke.Henke says the company’s focus on commercial industrial risks has paid off and will continue in the future. GCAN was purchased last year by […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 9, 2004
Following shareholder support, and settlement of a shareholder lawsuit, the Travelers-St. Paul merger is set to take place April 1, the companies announce.Shareholders had approved the merger two weeks ago, with regulators following suit. The new company, St. Paul Travelers, will trade on the New York Stock Exchange as STA.The merger, which will create the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | March 30, 2004
Following on its “safe driver recognition program”, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is planning to offer discounts to its commercial clients.SGI predicts that during the first year of the program, about $2.8 million in policy discounts based on safe driving records will be given to 70,000 business owners. In fact, more than 96% of businesses will […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 20, 2004
Chicago- based broker consolidator Hub International Ltd. has acquired the book of business of an Ontario broker specializing in commercial agriculture accounts.The book, that of broker and producer Martin Kir, is estimated to produce annual revenue of US$270,000. Kir now joins Hub’s Leamington, ON office as a senior account executive, and the book of business […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 17, 2004
Allison Murray, former executive vice president and COO of Enterprise Canada Insurance Services, has started her own company, A.M. Associates. The new company will focus on commercial lines consulting and research for insurers, brokers and law firms. Allianz Canada has appointed Laurent Nadeau as regional vice president for Quebec and Atlantic Canada after more than […]
January 31, 2004
Victims of injuries caused by farm products tractors, backhoes and more received the highest median jury awards over the last decade of all products liability segments, says a new study by Pennsylvania-based Jury Verdict Research.The new study, “Products Liability: Verdicts, Settlements and Statistical Analysis”, covers compensatory jury awards in product liability cases between 1993-2002 in […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 19, 2004
In a report highlighting concerns over commercial marijuana grow operations, insurance concerns over the increased danger of fire are being brought forward by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).The OACP-commissioned report speaks to several concerns, including the cost of stolen electricity, youngsters living in the grow house begin exposed to risks, and the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 23, 2003
Marine underwriter Harlock Williams Lemon Ltd. (HWL) is buying Murray Underwriting Ltd., to become one of the top five marine carriers in the country.Harlock Murray Underwriting Ltd. will have annual revenues of $25 million. “The markets and staff of the two companies complement each other extremely well, and this merger is seen as a great […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 28, 2003
Not yet mid-way through the year, 2003 has already set the record for digital attacks, and those attacks are becoming more dangerous, says digital security firm mi2g.As of May 25, 87,903 overt digital attacks were verified worldwide, while the previous annual record, set in 2002, was 87,525.A release from mi2g notes the attacks are targeting […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 30, 2003
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