Brad Clisdell started his insurance career with the Insurance and Risk Management program at MacEwan University in Edmonton. He has been with Aviva for 18 years, first joining as an underwriting assistant and working his way up to junior then senior underwriter, as well as a field underwriting position working on P&C new business. He […]
October 4, 2023
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When it comes to cybersecurity in 2023, employees are usually the weakest link, ethical hackers told Canadian Underwriter. This is especially true for smaller businesses, which often have no visibility into their corporate networks, little or no budget for cybersecurity, and no data recovery or response plan in place if things go wrong. Larger corporations […]
By Phil | October 3, 2023
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Kathy Bartolitius’s insurance career began in 1986 with Western Canada-based Peace Hills Insurance, and she has been with the company ever since. She started as a data processor, right out of high school, and worked her way up, holding various roles, including personal lines underwriter and farm underwriter before taking on her current role. She […]
October 3, 2023
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As the frequency and ferocity of severe weather events continue to soar, so also must insurance conversations between underwriters, brokers and their clients increasingly become about risk mitigation – shifting the focus towards preventing and minimizing potential loss, say experts from loss adjusting firm CRU GROUP. “Whether it’s preparing for a natural catastrophe or daily […]
October 2, 2023
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Amir Ali Akbarli is quick to say he chose to work in insurance rather than say he “fell into it.” He graduated from the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s General Insurance and Risk Management program and started his insurance career at RSA in 2014 as an underwriting assistant, eventually moving up to the global specialty […]
October 1, 2023
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Specialty commercial businesses require a unique insurance fit, and it’s a Broker’s responsibility to guide their specialty customers in the right direction. Insurance is complex and can be overwhelming for business owners trying to understand their needs. Whether it’s hospitality, long-haul trucking, plastics manufacturing, or another complex business, there is a lot to consider when […]
October 1, 2023
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Leveraging Vehicle-Centric Data to Enhance Profitability As the post-pandemic world has begun to return to normal and drivers are back on the road, many insurers have seen a deterioration in claims performance, with the frequency and severity of loss ratios rising to pre-pandemic levels. In 2022, the national average loss ratio for private passenger automobiles […]
October 1, 2023
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Smartphone zombies (i.e. pedestrians who use their phone while walking) aren’t just hazardous to themselves; this phenomenon also poses a major risk for insured businesses. People have become increasingly dependent on their devices, even going so far as to scroll, text or shuffle music while they walk. This can increase a person’s risk of tripping, […]
By Alyssa DiSabatino | September 25, 2023
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It’s a new era for international insurance coverage: more companies are doing business globally post-pandemic — and with it, their corporate exposures are increasingly complex. “That’s why more clients than ever are turning to brokers to bring them peace of mind with expert, credible advice and comprehensive global insurance protection,” says Klaus Navarrete, Managing Director […]
September 25, 2023
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Canadian Underwriter sat down with Allianz’s Chief Executive Officer Chris Van Kooten and Chief Operating Officer Kyle Sparkman to talk about how the travel insurance provider supports brokers and their clients. It’s a new era for travel insurance – and with it, a wave of opportunities await brokers who want to quickly and confidently grow […]
September 18, 2023
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