Announcements

Economical Insurance selected one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2017

WATERLOO, ON, November 28, 2016 — Economical Insurance, one of Canada’s leading providers of home, auto and commercial insurance, is proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2017 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “We are very proud of our engaging and inspiring work […]

November 28, 2016

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Canadian Underwriter and Swiss Re team up for webinar on Canadian flood risk – December 14 at 12 p.m. EST

Canadian Underwriter and Swiss Re have teamed up to host a live webinar, entitled The Road to Flood Resilience in Canada, reflecting on natural hazards throughout the country and what Canada can expect for the future.  The free webinar, scheduled for December 14 at 12 p.m. EST, will be hosted by Balz Grollimund, Swiss Re’s Head […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 26, 2016

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The Digital Edition of Claims Canada’s October/November 2016 issue

Digital Edition below ↓ Cover Story: ‘The Straight Dope’ The legalization of marijuana in Canada has been making headlines in recent months. The evolution of regulations and laws around use of the drug for both medical and recreational purposes is creating new risks and opportunities for the insurance business, from underwriting to adjusting. Digital Edition […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 26, 2016

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The Digital Edition of Canadian Underwriter’s November 2016 issue

Digital Edition below ↓ Cover Story: ‘Altered State’ If recent history is an indicator of future outcomes, Canada looks set on a path of annual billion-dollar losses from natural catastrophes. Should reinsurers view this as the new normal? And if so, will treatment by reinsurers both inside and outside of the country change to suit […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 26, 2016

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