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2022 Underwriters of the Year | Wendy Rodriguez Suarez, Senior Underwriter, Aviva Canada

Wendy Rodriguez Suarez joined Aviva Canada in December 2013 as Senior Underwriter, Commercial Lines. With 30 years of experience and a track record of driving profitable growth, Wendy is a seasoned technical property and casualty underwriting careerist. Says Wendy of being recognized by Canadian Broker Network (CBN): “I am humbled and earnestly grateful for this recognition. […]

By Phil | September 30, 2022

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Vancouver gas prices break North American record: analyst

VANCOUVER – Gas prices in Vancouver hit a new high of more than $2.39 a litre at some stations Thursday, blowing past the previous peak set this summer. One gas analyst said that’s a new all-time record for North America, and expects prices to continue to rise this week. Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for […]

By Jason Contant | September 30, 2022

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Why risk managers are feeling a sense of urgency

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the business and risk landscape dramatically over the past couple of years and created a sense of urgency to spread risk knowledge and education, the new CEO of RIMS said in an interview with Canadian Underwriter. “As a business CEO, as a leader, I used to be able to make […]

By Jason Contant | September 29, 2022

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New York AG’s civil lawsuit accuses former president Trump of insurance fraud

New York’s Attorney General has launched a civil lawsuit against former U.S. president Donald Trump alleging financial fraud, including allegations he “[induced] insurers to provide insurance coverage for higher limits and at lower premiums.” New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit filed Wednesday in New York’s Supreme Court is civil in nature and not a […]

By Jason Contant | September 21, 2022

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