Brad Clisdell began his insurance journey with Aviva Canada 20 years ago in a part-time position while he was studying. He took on a full-time underwriting assistant position in 2005 after completing his Diploma in Management Studies with a major in Insurance and Risk Management from Grant MacEwan Community College. Since then, Clisdell has grown […]
September 18, 2024
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Martine Chouinard’s career spans nearly four decades, and her insurance journey reflects her dedication to the industry, commitment to her brokers, and passion for lifelong learning. Chouinard began her career in 1985 at Zurich in the claims department, handling opening calls from brokers and insureds. Over the years she has held various roles, including adjuster […]
September 17, 2024
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Some specialty lines markets such as cyber are facing difficulties identifying new buyers and growing the customer base, says Dan Trueman, chief underwriting officer at insurance provider CFC. For example, cyber insurance customers who have had the product explained to them, understand it, and value it are more likely to continue buying it, Trueman says. […]
By Jason Contant | September 16, 2024
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Any claim is a high-stress period in a person’s life. A complex commercial claim has the potential to elevate stress to unprecedented heights. The customer must grapple not only with the immediate loss but its repercussions on employees, suppliers and customers – and the future viability of the business. The number one consideration for insurers […]
September 16, 2024
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Andrea Carlson’s foray into the insurance world began over two decades ago during her last year of high school when her mother, a commercial lines broker, suggested she enrol in Fanshawe College’s insurance program. Carlson first worked as a commercial customer service broker at various brokerages while completing her CAIB designation. She then joined Economical […]
September 16, 2024
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On Sept. 5, convenience stores across Ontario began selling beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails. Many store owners have praised the move, saying it may be the catalyst that saves their business, according to several news outlets. But in addition to new lines of alcoholic beverages, those store owners found themselves stocking a less desirable commodity […]
By Phil | September 13, 2024
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Robert Campbell started his insurance career with Northbridge Insurance in 2008 as an associate underwriter after completing his BA at Saint Mary’s University. Over the years, Campbell has held a variety of advancing roles: from senior underwriter, underwriter specialist, team lead, and underwriting manager, to his current role as Executive Underwriter, Commercial Lines. He is […]
September 13, 2024
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Claims adjusters dealing with complex, higher-value art and antiques claims must treat appraisals cautiously, since the people doing the valuations reflect a broad spectrum of professional standards and expertise. It’s important to understand that, technically, anyone in Canada can issue an appraisal. Personal property appraisers who deal with art, antiques, and collectibles are essentially unregulated. […]
By Phil | September 12, 2024
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NFP, an Aon company, has named Thomas Strong senior vice president of construction technology and innovation. “Thomas is an outstanding addition who brings tremendous value to NFP’s North American C&I team,” said Adrian Pellen, managing director and co-leader of NFP’s Construction and Infrastructure (C&I) Group. “We’re witnessing rapid emergence and adoption of new technologies in […]
By David Gambrill | September 12, 2024
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Julie Bryant started working in the insurance industry as a broker right after graduating from high school — and she’s never looked back. For the first 15 years of her career, Bryant managed a comprehensive portfolio of a client’s business, including home, auto, farm, and commercial insurance. She joined The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group (formerly […]
September 12, 2024
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