Industry

Opinion: This is where insurance companies need to look to be ready for tomorrow’s customers 

The acceleration of digital transformation in the pandemic era means insurance companies need to evolve, and that starts with reimagining your core technology systems. Over the insurance industry’s long history, a key hallmark has been its promise of peace-of-mind, trust and assurance at critical life moments and stages. While that fundamental promise has never really […]

By Adam Malik | March 18, 2021

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Why MGAs are becoming attractive options for investment firms

A United Kingdom-based investment firm has invested CAD$2 million into a Canadian managing general agent — and previews that there’s more to come. Arete Capital Partners announced last week that its investment in Shore Underwriting — which specializes in insurance underwriting for the emerging technology and professional services sectors in Canada — will help the […]

By Jason Contant | March 18, 2021

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ICBC says COVID-19 rebate cheques delayed after cyberattack on third party

VANCOUVER – The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia says it’s temporarily delaying the delivery of COVID-19 rebate cheques due to a cyberattack on a third-party vendor contracted to provide printing and distribution services. ICBC says in a statement the vendor held customer names and addresses, as well as the dollar amounts and numbers of the […]

By Jason Contant | March 18, 2021

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Tips for accelerating your insurance career

If Ernest Mashingaidze has one piece of advice he could share with his early career self, it would be to not fear the mystical creature. “How many times have people looked at a job application and it says you need 10 years of experience or education, things you might not necessarily have at the time,” […]

By Jason Contant | March 17, 2021

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