Industry

Quebec health minister threatens to lock down bars if COVID rules are violated

MONTREAL – Quebec’s health minister threatened owners of bars and other venues across the province on Monday, saying he won’t hesitate to shut them down if COVID-19 public health directives are not followed. Describing the scenes at some establishments over the weekend as “unacceptable,” Christian Dube told a news conference that by Thursday, he’ll release […]

By Greg Meckbach | July 7, 2020

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Why remote workers should stay where they are

Staff members who are working from home should stay there for the foreseeable future, one risk leader recommends. Scott Fouts, vice president of risk services at Hub, stated his recommendation during a webinar hosted by Hub, Workplace Safety: Employer Obligations and Best Practices. “If they can still work remote, I highly recommend keeping them remote […]

By Adam Malik | July 6, 2020

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B.C. to prohibit referral fees for strata insurance placement

Brokers placing strata corporation insurance in British Columbia could soon lose their licences and pay thousands in fines if they are found to be paying referral fees to strata property managers. Under a proposed new law, the provincial government is “taking action to end referral fees paid to property managers,” Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister […]

By Greg Meckbach | July 6, 2020

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How insurtech Lemonade’s IPO is going so far

Despite the pandemic-induced economic downturn, an insurtech that promises tenants quotes within minutes started trading this week on the New York Stock Exchange. Shares of Lemonade Inc. rose sharply July 2, closing at US$69.41, more than double the price at which it started trading in its initial public offering (IPO). New York City-based Lemonade uses […]

By Greg Meckbach | July 3, 2020

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