Risk
The first-party model for recovery in auto damage claims can lead to better relationships with consumers if at-fault assignment is waived, but at-fault determinations must remain accurate to avoid moral hazard.
November 30, 2009
9 min read
Courtesy of the nation's insurers, towns and cities looking to make the best use of taxpayers' dollars will soon have a credible, reliable tool to help guide them in infrastructure spending.
5 min read
There is a song by a 1980-90s band called The The, in which the singer Matt Johnson advises: ‘If you can’t change the world, then change yourself.’ Besieged by world events that have substantially eaten into their profit margins, Canadian property and casualty insurers are starting to turn inwards and see what they might do […]
13 min read
; Charities and non-profit organizations are not immune to lawsuits, and underwriters and brokers would do well to review D&O policies for this sector.
6 min read
Many smaller brokerages are still operating on a paper basis, losing out on the benefits of IT that could help prevent data loss and security breaches.
The tumultuous financial markets of the past year have taught Canadian P&C insurers some valuable lessons for moving forward in good financial health.
Infrared technology is an increasingly economical means to detect potential risks and identify risk control measures.
4 min read
Correction/Apology Canadian Underwriter incorrectly published material attributed to PartnerRe chief agent Francis Blumberg in the cover story of its November 2009 reinsurance edition. Blumberg’s correct submission (reproduced below) was submitted for publication in Canadian Underwriter’s 2009 November reinsurance edition. Due to an error in Canadian Underwriter’s publication process, Blumberg’s submission for the 2009 edition was […]
3 min read
Corporate risk managers have aligned with global insurance brokers and insurers to create global insurance programs designed to harmonize the differences between local cultures, currencies and regulations.
7 min read
FOR A COMPLETE LIST VISIT www.canadianunderwriter.ca AND CLICK ‘MY EVENTS CALENDAR” ON THE HOME PAGE 1 Maurice Tulloch [1a] is the new president and CEO of Aviva Canada, effective Jan. 1, 2010. He replaces Robin Spencer, current president and CEO, who is returning to the United Kingdom to assume the role of chief risk officer […]
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