ALBERTA SETS RECORD WITH $400-MILLION HAILSTORM Alberta’s July 12 hailstorm caused a record-setting $400 million in insured damages, the Insurance Bureau of Canada reports, citing data from PCS-Canada. The amount establishes a new record for insured hailstorm damage in Canada. The previous record was set in Calgary in 1991, when a 30-minute storm generated roughly […]
August 31, 2010
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What does it take to be 'cool?' If you know your audience and can connect with them using a simple, direct and supercharged message, you have the makings of a 'viral' industry ad campaign.
June 30, 2010
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Canada's P&C industry has a legitimate tax beef, but it is a difficult time to raise it with cash-strapped governments looking for ways to bring in more revenue.
May 31, 2010
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Technology has been a mixed blessing for commercial lines brokers. Perhaps it's time to look at what works right now.
May 31, 2010
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Opinion/Analysis; As an adjuster, I know all about delivering good customer service. But after a flood in our place earlier this year, I learned a whole lot about what the claimants go through.
May 31, 2010
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1 Aviva Canada, The Economical Insurance Group (TEIG) and The Dominion say they intend to use iClarify validation services delivered by Compu-Quote. Their support continues past the pilot phase of the data validation tool into full production. More than 50 member firms of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) used iClarify data validation services […]
May 31, 2010
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Traditional claims transformations have focused on the physical damage side of auto claims. But opportunities exist to transform the management of accident benefits (AB) and bodily injury (BI) claims.
April 30, 2010
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WICC Ontario held its 14th annual gala dinner, Dream in Colour, on Apr. 14, 2010 at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. WICC dinner co-chair and evening emcee Michael Butler introduced WICC co-chair Carolyn Horan, who presented Rick Perciante, acting CEO of the Ontario division of the Canadian Cancer Society, with a cheque from […]
April 30, 2010
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The Property Casualty Underwriters Club (PCUC) held its Spring Thaw on Apr. 30 at the Rosewater Room in Toronto. The annual event added some sunshine to everyone’s day. Attendees warmed up to great company, cocktails, food and special entertainment. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery
April 30, 2010
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The most recent reforms to Ontario's auto insurance product may be the most fundamental yet; they respond first and foremost to the needs of consumers.
March 31, 2010
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