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Former Definity adjuster disciplined for $102K embezzlement scheme

Quebec’s P&C insurance regulator has found a former insurance adjuster guilty of the embezzlement of more than $100K in fake claims payments.

By David Gambrill | September 20, 2024

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Will brokerage sellers favour family or take the money and run?

While surveys show brokerage owners want to pass their businesses on to family members the economic realities can make that difficult

By Phil | September 20, 2024

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2024 Underwriters of the Year | Caroline Girard, Senior Personal Lines Underwriter, Wawanesa Insurance

Caroline Girard’s three-decades-long insurance journey is a testament to her dedication and adaptability. Girard joined Wawanesa Insurance in 1993 as a sales agent while studying accounting. She says she’s proud to have grown with the organization over the past 30 years. Her career has seen her navigate various roles, including marketing supervisor, district manager, and […]

September 20, 2024

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Why Calgary’s hailstorm could send more Alberta auto insurers to the exits

Calgary’s record-setting hailstorm in August may have more of the province’s auto insurers heading for the exits, IBC warned Thursday.

By David Gambrill | September 19, 2024

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