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Many companies not opting for terror cover, confirms CIAB

A new study by the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers (CIAB) is confirming anecdotal reports that many companies are not buying terrorism insurance although its has become more available following the passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA).Almost 60% of brokers say that fewer than 10% of small commercial property accounts and less […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 24, 2003

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Nova Scotia launches public discussion on auto insurance

The Nova Scotia government is asking for public input on a discussion paper about possible reforms to the province’s auto insurance system.Environment and Labour Minister Ron Russell released the discussion paper this week, giving alternatives for possible tort reform, accident benefits changes, underwriting rules and changes to the Facility Association (FA).Some of the changes mirror […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 21, 2003

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Cyber attacks rising as war looms

The month of March has seen an increasing number of cyber attacks in North America as war with Iraq looms, says mi2g, a international digital risk company.Almost 64% of digital attacks this month have been against U.S. and Canadian businesses, with only 21% against European targets. A year previous, Europe and America were being targeted […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 18, 2003

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Terrorism insurer closes its doors

Just a year after it was started up by a group of insurers, a specialty terrorism insurance operation is closing shop due to lack of demand.Specialty Risk Insurance and Reinsurance (SRIR), formed by Allianz, Hannover Re, SCOR, Swiss Re, XL Capital Ltd. and Zurich Financial Services, will cease writing new business and plans to liquidate […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 13, 2003

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***Correction*** Gerling Re sale halted by German regulators

(Note: Includes correction Gerling NCM was placed on credit watch, not downgraded as per story 2/26/03)The sale of Gerling’s reinsurance operations is being halted by German regulators the parent company has confirmed to Reuters. The story comes as Standard & Poor’s says it is lowering the long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings of […]

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Natural catastrophe losses increasing dramatically: Munich Re

A new study from Munich Re suggests that natural catastrophe losses are on the rise, despite less-than average event totals in the last three years.”One of the main reasons for the steep increase in natural catastrophe losses observed worldwide in recent decades is the mounting concentration of people and property values in exposed cities and […]

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Munich Re, SCOR pleased with January 1 renewals

Rising rates and tighter terms are putting smiles on the faces of reinsurance CEOs as they come off January 1 renewals.Munich Re Group, which saw 65% of its portfolio (worth EUR2.2 billion in premium volume in 2001) renew on January 1, says 16% of existing business was not renewed based on new, stricter underwriting controls.Of […]

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Building Coverage: Limiting Professional Liability

Contracts are a commonly used tool to limit an organization's exposure to many types of liability claims. Perhaps their most common use is in the construction industry where many organizations are brought together to work on large projects. Often these projects leave the various organizations exposed to many types of liability claims. Risk managers in this field must ensure they review and understand all of the contracts that are entered into, in order to avoid an unexpected liability.

February 28, 2003

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Maximizing Risk Dollars

What do you do to get the most from your risk dollar? For many, this appears to be an activity question, with answers ranging from the negotiation and purchase of insurance, to loss prevention and loss control, to risk assessment. For business today, however, we must recognize this question as a value proposition to be answered not with questions about activity but with answers related to the strategic integration of risk management and the benefit it brings the organization as a whole. At a recent session hosted by Aon Reed Stenhouse in Toronto, chief financial officers from major Canadian corporations learned how good risk management fits into the overall corporate strategy.

February 28, 2003

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Risk

Many companies not opting for terror cover, confirms CIAB

Nova Scotia launches public discussion on auto insurance

Cyber attacks rising as war looms

Terrorism insurer closes its doors

Correction Gerling Re sale halted by German regulators

Natural catastrophe losses increasing dramatically: Munich Re

Munich Re, SCOR pleased with January 1 renewals

Building Coverage: Limiting Professional Liability

Expatriate Employees in a World of Risk

Maximizing Risk Dollars