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Esurance introduces homeowners insurance in Alberta

Esurance, the online direct-to-consumer insurance company, announced on Thursday that it is now offering homeowners insurance in Alberta. The Esurance homeowners policy offers Albertans comprehensive protection as well as water backup and additional living expense coverage to safeguard their homes, cover their belongings and protect their personal liability, Esurance explained in a press release. Alberta […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 13, 2016

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Tina Osen named president of HUB Canada; Chad Robertson HUB’s new EVP of international business and growth initiatives

Tina Osen, currently president of HUB TOS in British Columbia, will take on duties as HUB Canada’s new president. “Tina will champion our commitment to growing in Canada, where HUB’s roots are,” Marc Cohen, the recently appointed president of HUB International Limited, reports in a statement from the Chicago-based global insurance brokerage. Leveraging her proven […]

By Angela Stelmakowich | October 12, 2016

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The Co-operators to provide insurance for First Credit Union clients

The Co-operators Group Ltd. announced Monday it “will be the exclusive provider” of property & casualty and life insurance for clients of First Credit Union subsidiaries in British Columbia. Guelph, Ont.-based Co-operators said it will be “exclusive provider for First Credit Union’s insurance subsidiaries, First Insurance and Powell River-based Westview Agencies Ltd.” Those products will […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 3, 2016

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Aviva, Henry Equestrian launch horse coverage in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Aviva Canada announced Monday it is launching liability and medical coverage for equestrians in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It will be launching the coverage, Henry Equestrian Plan, through Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers Ltd. Coverage options include “full mortality, medical and disability coverage, trailer and equipment protection, to 24/7 claims expert service,” stated Dennis Graham, president and […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 29, 2016

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Wind turbine collapses in Nova Scotia, investigation underway

HALIFAX — An investigation has been launched into the collapse of a wind turbine on Cape Breton Island, where workers were told to leave the tower before it toppled over. Montreal-based Enercon Canada Inc. issued a statement Aug. 19 saying the turbine collapsed Aug. 17 when a component was being replaced. The company says no […]

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U.S. p&c industry sees favourable rating activity in 2016 H1: A.M. Best

Property and casualty insurers in the United States have witnessed favourable rating activity in the first half of 2016 compared to a negative prior-year trend, notes a new special report from A.M. Best. Reversing what was seen in 2015 H1, the U.S. p&c industry’s “rating activity over the first half of 2016 turned favourable as […]

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Dalton Timmis Group expands Alberta presence with new office in Edmonton

Dalton Timmis Group Inc. is adding an office in Edmonton to accommodate the rapid growth in the region and to expand the brokerage’s presence in Alberta. Already with an office in Calgary, the Edmonton location will also offer a full range of personnel and commercial insurance from home to auto, lifestyle and business insurance while […]

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Gore Mutual changes mutual membership system, improves broker contingent compensation

Gore Mutual Insurance Company announced Tuesday a new mutual membership system for clients who have held personal property policies for 10 years or more. Cambridge, Ont.-based Gore Mutual also said Tuesday it has developed a “brand refresh.” In a press release, Gore Mutual said its new membership system “adopts transparent and objective criteria to recognize […]

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Dozens of families still displaced after fatal house explosion west of Toronto

Dozens of families were still unable to go home Monday as investigators worked to determine what caused an explosion west of Toronto that killed two people and injured nine others last week. Firefighters said 69 families – including 32 living in a low-rise apartment building – remained displaced nearly a week after the blast that […]

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Toronto executive committee defers motion asking for 2018 shutdown of Pickering nuclear plant

A motion by two Toronto city politicians, to ask the Ontario government to order an early shutdown of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, was recently deferred by the city’s executive committee meeting. The Pickering plant is less than 10 kilometres east of the Toronto city limits. Ontario’s ruling Liberals previously said they have approved a […]

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