Industry

Opinion: Looking to acquire? Don’t forget about intellectual property

Intellectual property rights are a crucial part of any merger or acquisition so it’s important, whether you are engaging in an industry merger or advising clients on a deal, to consider ways to avoid potential infringements. Intellectual property (IP) has caused a dramatic shift in the valuation of companies globally. Take, for example, the fact […]

By Adam Malik | November 19, 2020

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How long Intact has been contemplating RSA acquisition

Executives with Canada’s largest property and casualty insurer have had their eye on RSA for a long time, the CEO of Intact Financial Corp. said recently. Intact Financial Corp. announced Wednesday that a deal to acquire RSA PLC has been approved by the boards of Intact, RSA, and Denmark-based Tryg A/S. “We have been thinking […]

By Greg Meckbach | November 19, 2020

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Canada’s cybersecurity agency warns of online threats that exploit COVID-19 fears

OTTAWA – A federal agency that monitors brewing online threats warns of fraudsters dangling COVID-19-related content to fool victims into clicking on malicious links and attachments.   Online tricksters know people are anxious about the future and are less likely to act prudently when they see emails, text messages or advertisements related to the pandemic, the […]

By Jason Contant | November 19, 2020

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Where The Guarantee Company’s CEO landed after Intact acquisition

Stephen Ruschak, who led The Guarantee Company of North America at the time it was acquired by Intact Financial Corp., is now working for Arch Capital Group Ltd. Bermuda-based Arch Capital announced Tuesday that Ruschak is now executive vice president of surety for Arch Insurance. Ruschak (pictured, above) joined The Guarantee in 2009 as president […]

By Greg Meckbach | November 18, 2020

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