Risk
A new service will enable primary insurance companies, reinsurers, brokers and other interested entities to receive, for the first time, industry-wide data about catastrophes in Canada.;
May 31, 2010
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Social media's popularity in other industries has not extended far into the realm of insurance, although more brokers than insurers have taken the plunge. The industry's attitude of "show me the business model before we invest" may be prudent, but it also means any opportunities will be either missed or realized only by early adopters.
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RIMS 2010 Annual Conference and Exhibition (Boston); Considering an appropriate level of detail is crucial not only in lowering insurance costs and purchasing accurate coverage amounts, but also in developing high-level risk management standards.
The Information Era has led to the development of new technologies for storing digital information, creating novel data risks to manage.
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Canadian Insurance Financial Forum (CIFF); The inaugural Canadian Insurance Financial Forum (CIFF) looked at several stories behind the numbers, including taxes, consolidation and credit scoring.
As insurers outsource their SIU functions to third parties, it becomes increasingly important to take a risk management approach to reduce fraud exposures.
The theme was ’32 Degrees Fahrenheit’ at the opening reception of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) 2010 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Boston in April. But the atmosphere was anything but chilly. Hundreds of RIMS delegates sampled local Boston fare, enjoyed live music, caught-up with old colleagues and made new friends as the […]
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The RIMS 2010 Opening General Session on April 26 in Boston marked the 60th anniversary of the association. RIMS executive director Mary Roth reflected on the achievements of the risk management community over the past several decades. RIMS president Terry Fleming suggested delegates reflect on the advancements made in the profession, and also focus on […]
A mountie (albeit, with a Boston accent) guided Canadian delegates of the RIMS 2010 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Boston to the RIMS Canada Night Celebration at the Sheraton Boston. Sponsored by SCM Insurance Services and the Canadian Litigation Counsel, attendees were greeted with a patriotic red cocktail and treated to a ‘Boston: Then and […]
The Risk Management Counsel (RMC) of Canada held a fundraiser for Women In Cancer Crusade (WICC) at Great Cooks on Eight in Toronto on Apr. 28. Guest speaker Sarah Richardson, host of Sarah’s House on HGTV, shared inside tips on home decorating. Guests enjoyed delicious treats and bid on a huge array of items in […]
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