Industry

How one MGA keeps employees moving — virtually

You may not know the Mayo Clinic’s Dr. James Levine. But you’ve likely heard his now-famous phrase: “Sitting is the new smoking.” With many employees sitting in front of a computer in the comfort of their homes for the past 18 months, and gyms and yoga studios opening to limited capacity, this phrase may be […]

By Melissa Shin | September 15, 2021

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Westland announces third acquisition in one-week period

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. has announced the acquisition of Tredd Insurance Brokers in Toronto and Calgary, one week after it acquired two other brokerages in Alberta. Tredd Insurance offers commercial insurance, with specialties including but not limited to transportation, oil and gas, manufacturing, construction, environmental, and mergers and acquisitions. According to its website, Tredd also […]

By Jason Contant | September 15, 2021

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How insurers are approaching mandatory vaccinations

Two Canadian mutual insurers have announced they are implementing vaccination policies for their workforces. Gore Mutual Insurance Company and Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company made the announcements earlier this week. “After hearing from employees, and keeping the health and well-being at the forefront of our decision-making, Gore Mutual has decided that all employees returning will be […]

By Jason Contant | September 15, 2021

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B.C. not effectively overseeing safety of dams: auditor general 

VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has not effectively overseen the safety of the 1,900 dams it regulates, says the auditor general.   Michael Pickup said the Ministry of Forests, Land, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has not adequately verified or enforced dam owners’ compliance with key safety requirements.   “So I’m trying to balance making […]

By Jason Contant | September 15, 2021

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