Industry
The Canadian P&C industry is responding to humanitarian relief efforts related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with several carriers beginning to make sizeable donations. The situation in Ukraine has escalated since Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, and the humanitarian needs are extensive and increasing rapidly. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates around 1.8 […]
By Alyssa DiSabatino | March 9, 2022
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OTTAWA – The Conservative critic for ethics and accountable government says he has asked the privacy commissioner to investigate the hacking of a crowdfunding platform that raised money for convoy protests and blockades. Tory MP James Bezan says the “blatant breach of privacy” of Canadian donors has led to doxxing campaigns, identification of personal […]
By Jason Contant | March 9, 2022
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Brenda Rose, Executive Vice President, Partner, FCA Insurance Brokers “One challenge every leader faces, but I believe still often falls more heavily on women, is being able to commit to extra responsibilities while juggling personal responsibilities, such as caring for children or assisting elders,” says Brenda Rose, executive vice president and partner at FCA Insurance […]
By David Gambrill | March 9, 2022
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Amanda Ketelaars, Chief Process Officer, Mitchell & Whale “My plan wasn’t insurance,” confesses Amanda Ketelaars, chief process officer (CPO) at Mitchell & Whale since November 2021. Yet it has ended up being her first and final stop. Ketelaars was taking a year off after school when a friend suggested she give insurance a try. About […]
By David Gambrill | March 8, 2022
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Catherine Roe, Executive Vice President, Central Region Leader, Canada, Aon Despite a degree in English literature, Catherine Roe “fell” into the insurance industry and has worked in “many different forms” — including auto claims adjustor, claims consultant, and account executive — for just over 30 years. Originally from Seattle, Roe began her career in the […]
Erin Fischer, Senior Vice President, Chief Claims, Regional Operations Officer for Canada, Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Erin Fischer cites good fortune as a reason why she was able to succeed in the Canadian property and casualty industry. And having a good support network, too. “I’ve always had people who believed in me, and I took risks by […]
By Phil | March 8, 2022
The ongoing war for talent in the P&C industry could become more pressing, since the majority of working Canadians are considering alternative job opportunities, a recent survey finds. The survey, commissioned by Allstate Canada and conducted by Leger, finds that 55% out of 1,554 working respondents have thought about looking for a new job […]
By Alyssa DiSabatino | March 8, 2022
Founding Navacord broker partner Jones DesLauriers has announced Navacord’s inaugural partnership in Quebec with the addition of Abatis Risk Management (Abatis Gestion de Risques inc.) to its ranks. “The addition of Abatis deepens the Jones DesLauriers’ commercial bench strength, further develops their client-centric strategy, with the ability to service clients in French and English, and […]
By Jason Contant | March 8, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will keep Canadian insurers busy, predicts an economist with insurance ratings agency AM Best. The war will impact Canada’s economy, as crude oil, natural gas and coal – the country’s top three exports – experience new demand from importers seeking alternatives to Russian energy products, says Graziano Brady, an economist with […]
VICTORIA – The first signs of a long-awaited start of rebuilding in fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C., are expected to begin Tuesday, says the village’s mayor. Jan Polderman said Monday that work to remove debris from the wildfire that destroyed much of the Fraser Canyon community eight months ago is the “first step that needs to occur […]
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