Industry

Standing out in the crowd

Yes, you offer your clients the best rates in addition to speedy, personalized service. But so does everyone else. Here’s one way to stand out from the crowd….

November 5, 2019

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Who bought who this past week in the Canadian P&C space?

Global insurance brokerage Hub International Limited has bought another Canadian firm as part of its ongoing strategy to expand its employee benefits and pension solutions. Hub announced Monday it had acquired R Bruce Inc., doing business as RBI Advisory Group. Located in Okotoks, Alta., RBI Advisory Group has provided strategic group benefit advisory services to […]

By Jason Contant | November 4, 2019

2 min read

Firming market ‘might have legs,’ Fairfax executive predicts

Insurance premiums are up nearly 14% for carriers owned by Fairfax Financial, and much of that is due to price increases, the holdings company’s president suggests. “In my career here – 16 years – I haven’t seen anything quite like this. It’s firming,” said Paul Rivett, president of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. “No one […]

By Greg Meckbach | November 4, 2019

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Government services affected by weekend ransomware attack

IQALUIT, Nunavut – Crucial Nunavut government services from health to justice were still impaired Monday after a weekend cyberattack locked out civil servants from access to electronic information. “We are working non-stop to resolve this issue,” said Premier Joe Savikataaq in a release. “Essential services will not be impacted and the (government) will continue to […]

By Jason Contant | November 4, 2019

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