Hotel workspaces may be the rage in hybrid offices, but many Canadian P&C insurance industry employees say they don’t feel at home in the new digs. Hotelling is a shared workspace model where an employee reserves a desk or room in the office for a set period of time, as a blog on Envoy defines […]
By David Gambrill | November 10, 2023
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As a leading business insurer, QBE Canada is aware of the risks that lithium-ion batteries can pose in commercial and industrial environments Rechargeable lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries were first introduced in 1991. Today, they’re everywhere. Think about how many rechargeable devices are in your home and workplace – from the fitness tracker on your wrist, cell […]
November 6, 2023
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Valani Global, an actuarial modeling and financial reporting firm with operations in Canada and the United States, has acquired MSA Research, a Canadian analytical research firm specializing in the insurance industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “This acquisition combines MSA’s strong market presence with Valani Global’s expertise in the life and health insurance […]
By David Gambrill | November 2, 2023
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Pat Walker’s insurance career began nearly 25 years ago when she joined Heartland Mutual Insurance (then Kings Mutual). She takes great pride in delivering excellent service and building lasting relationships with her broker partners. She achieved her CIP designation in 2009 and took on the opportunity to work in underwriting. “And I’ve never looked back,” […]
November 2, 2023
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When it comes to a commercial business’ loss prevention strategy, the importance of having well-crafted tools designed to respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen incidents cannot be overstated. One resource that may not get as much attention as it needs is a business interruption plan. Any loss, regardless of the severity or the cause, can […]
November 1, 2023
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Linda Tétreault began her insurance career in the early ’90s with Missisquoi Insurance and later worked as a broker for a year while expanding her expertise and working on her FPAA designation. She held a senior underwriter position at RSA for 18 years before joining Aviva in 2016, where she today specializes in underwriting construction […]
November 1, 2023
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Greg Steinbach’s insurance career began in 2016 with the Insurance program at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ont. Through this program, he secured his first role in the broker channel via a co-op placement. Shortly after, Steinbach started his underwriting journey, holding various positions since and completing his CRM and CIP designations. He joined Intact in […]
October 31, 2023
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Katherine (Katie) Stanley-Paul began her insurance career at Intact in the summer of 2022 in the Commercial Lines Underwriter Academy, a fast-paced underwriter development program. She currently works on a Toronto-based mid-market commercial lines team and will be graduating into the role of UWII in December. She is working toward her CIP designation. “I enjoy […]
October 30, 2023
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Accelerant Holdings U.K. Ltd. has officially entered the Canadian property and casualty insurance market, closing the deal to acquire Omega Insurance Holdings Inc. from Till Capital Corporation. Accelerant will pay Till Capital approximately $13 million Cdn in exchange for all of Omega’s issued and outstanding shares. First announced in 2021, the deal has received approval […]
By David Gambrill | October 27, 2023
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With two decades of diverse underwriting experience, Jimmy Sota takes pride in collaborating with brokers on creative solutions and excellent service delivery that benefit insurance customers. A chemical engineering graduate from the University of Toronto, Sota began his insurance career with a part-time insurance job that turned into a full-time passion. Prior to joining Chubb […]
October 27, 2023
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