Risk

Growth Potential

A new professorship at the University of Manitoba's I.H. Asper School of Business, funded by Guy Carpenter & Company, offers an opportunity to take the global lead by conducting academic research in agricultural risk management and insurance from an actuarial perspective.

March 31, 2013

5 min read

Risk

Piece by piece

All the king’s horses and all the king’s men… It may not be as dire as an egg taking a tumble off a wall, but the current state of Canada’s municipal infrastructure is unlikely to end up happily ever after without a big injection of resources and a whole lot of collaboration. Come the next […]

March 31, 2013

3 min read

Risk

Who do you tell?

A seasoned broker who maintains good relationships with current and former clients notices that she is losing business to another producer. Upon investigation, she discovers the advice being provided by the other broker may be putting clients at risk. What's an ethical broker to do?

March 31, 2013

7 min read

Risk

Solid Investment

Technology offers potential solutions for property and casualty insurers looking for ways to build profitable growth. But technology also presents challenges, making it critically important that companies pursue the right investments in claims systems and organizations.

March 31, 2013

6 min read

Moves and Views

1 Scott Tannas [1], founder, president and CEO of Western Financial Group, has been appointed to the Senate, filling the vacancy left by Bert Brown, who is retiring. Tannas’s “strong business background and deep knowledge of Alberta are sure to benefit the Senate,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper says in a statement. Western Financial Group reports […]

March 31, 2013

5 min read

Marketplace

REGULATION Ontario Liberals support NDP motion for gradual reduction in auto rate The Liberal minority government has backed a New Democratic Party motion to reduce auto insurance rates by 15%, Premier Kathleen Wynne said in March, while reiterating her party remains focused on anti-fraud reforms. The motion by Jagmeet Singh, NDP consumer affairs critic, called […]

March 31, 2013

7 min read

Both Sides Now

Understanding international business practices and regulatory protocols are critical drivers for client and broker success on the global stage. To effectively manage this added cross-border risk, brokers need a firm grasp of both the risks associated with their clients' industries and the legal requirements in which they operate.

March 31, 2013

4 min read

Risk, Interrupted

Many events can cause business interruption, although natural catastrophes are the most obvious culprits. Whether close to home, across the country or around the world, these events can interrupt - even break - supply chains that allow businesses to run. To stop green light from turning to red, risk management at the front end and perhaps contingent business interruption at the back end is well-advised.

February 28, 2013

13 min read

Risk

Growth Potential

Piece by piece

Who do you tell?

Solid Investment

The Go-Between

Moves and Views

Marketplace

Both Sides Now

Pinpointing Peril

Risk, Interrupted