Qayqayt First Nation in B.C., which purchased a surety bond from a U.K. insurer as collateral for a bank loan to fund a legal action against the Crown for taking away its land, does not have to pay tax on the unlicensed insurance because of an exemption for “personal property situated on a reserve.” The […]
By David Gambrill | November 4, 2022
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Aviva Canada has appointed key strategists in digital and company transformation, Monika Federau and Bill Bloom, to its board. “We are pleased to welcome Monika and Bill to the Aviva Canada board as we continue to invest in digital and innovative technologies and build engaging broker and customer experiences,” Aviva Canada CEO Jason Storah said […]
By David Gambrill | November 4, 2022
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OTTAWA – Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers says addressing supply problems could help ease inflationary pressures but such policies wouldn’t substitute the need for higher interest rates. Rogers and Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem appeared before the Senate banking committee Tuesday evening and responded to questions from senators about the bank’s […]
By Jason Contant | November 2, 2022
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It’s official — everyone and their dogs are announcing pet insurance mergers, acquisitions and partnerships. It started two days ago, when Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. completed the US$1.4-billion sale of its interests in Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group and Pethealth Inc. to Independence Pet Group (IPG) and certain of its affiliates. And it continues […]
By David Gambrill | November 2, 2022
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From humble beginnings 20 years ago, to becoming Canada’s largest network of independent brokers today – with more than 100 offices, 2 000 employees and over $2 billion in property casualty premiums – Canadian Broker Network (CBN) has always had the success of the independent broker at heart. “Twenty years ago, staying competitive was challenging […]
November 1, 2022
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Having spent the past few months traveling across the country to, at last, meet in person with our team and clients and brokers, I was amazed not just by the beauty of the landscape and the warmth of the people, but by the vast diversity of the Canadian economy. Aside from the captivating cultural experiences […]
November 1, 2022
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Things have quickly changed! Within the span of a few months, geo-political and macro-economic factors have tilted the world on its axis. Slower supply chains and labour shortages emerging from COVID have contributed to an inflationary cycle in Canada that was supposed to be a temporary phenomenon. Then came the Russian invasion of Ukraine; which […]
November 1, 2022
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Most people don’t think much about their roof until it needs to be replaced, either because of age or damage. And when they do, they usually default to traditional asphalt roof tiles. But a lot has changed over the years, with more resilient options that tie into the philosophy of building back better—which is increasingly […]
November 1, 2022
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You may have seen Instagram influencers posting shots of their faces covered in their own blood – a macabre-looking skincare treatment known as a ‘vampire facial.’ Easily mistaken for scary Halloween make-up, a vampire or blood facial, or platelet-rich plasma therapy, is actually a procedure that involves drawing a person’s own blood. It extracts the […]
By Jason Contant | October 28, 2022
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Blogging isn’t dead. In fact, it may be an underrated way for brokerages to deliver expertise to their customer base, according to a market research expert speaking at the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) Convention. Diversity is of particular interest to potential customers, said Erin Kelly, CEO of Advanced Symbolics Inc (ASI). Brokers may […]
By Alyssa DiSabatino | October 26, 2022
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