Industry

The risk of supporting a friend against an insurer who is also your employer

People working for an insurance company should be aware of the risk of being a witness to support a close friend at an accident benefits case conference against their employer. Canada’s top court has thrown out a case against Desjardins General Insurance, essentially upholding a decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal. The Court of […]

By David Gambrill | March 28, 2022

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Ukraine war sparks branding tweak at major insurer

Markings seen recently on Russian tanks and other military vehicles involved in the invasion of Ukraine have prompted one large insurance company to back away from a longstanding logotype. For the time being, Zurich Insurance Company has opted to stop using its Z logotype as part of its social media presence. Those social pages now […]

By Phil | March 28, 2022

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Brokers and carriers react to MGA self-regulation

Property and casualty insurance carriers and brokers have embraced the Canadian Association of Managing General Agents’ (CAMGA) self-regulatory regime, the association’s managing director tells Canadian Underwriter. Late last year, CAMGA’s board and membership approved and adopted the undertaking as a condition of membership beginning Jan. 1. The voluntary measures and membership requirements include three pillars. […]

By Jason Contant | March 28, 2022

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Travel insurance enters new world, as pandemic restrictions ease

The federal government’s easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions will generally make it easier for travellers to get insurance coverage, since some providers weren’t in the position to offer coverage when travel advisors were at a higher level, travel insurers tell Canadian Underwriter. COVID-19 and international travel is now Level 2 (practice enhanced health precautions), down […]

By Jason Contant | March 25, 2022

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