Announcements

Burns & Wilcox Canada – Medical Marijuana Market Update

Burns & Wilcox Canada now offers a comprehensive Medical Marijuana Program for federally licensed medical marijuana manufacturers. This countrywide program protects licensed manufacturers throughout their entire process as a business entity. “Due to recent changes in government, Canada’s medical marijuana industry is flourishing,” said Paul Clarke, National Director of Underwriting, Burns & Wilcox Canada. “Many […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 3, 2016

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Announcements

TU-Automotive announces keynote panel on autonomous cars and insurance conference

TU-Automotive are excited to announce a keynote panel on autonomous cars and insurance at the Insurance Telematics Canada Conference and Exhibition (28th-29th April, DoubleTree Hilton, Toronto). Now that Toronto allows autonomous cars to be road tested, Ontario has officially taken up the ‘driverless vehicle’ torch from California. To discuss the state of autonomous testing and […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 2, 2016

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Announcements

Markel launches Cyber risk insurance

Markel, Canada, March 1, 2016 – Markel Canada, the specialist insurer, has launched a new Cyber risk product designed to meet the increasing awareness of cyber threats and data security issues. The new coverage has been specifically designed to include both cyber liability and first party coverages, for data protection, cyber risk and network interruption. Markel […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 2, 2016

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Announcements

Insurance-Canada.ca Announces New Managing Partner

Gerald Legrove Brings 20+ Years of Insurance Industry Experience TORONTO, Ontario, February 26, 2016—Insurance-Canada.ca, an insurance industry media company specializing in technology and business, is pleased to announce that Gerald Legrove has assumed the role of Managing Partner. Mr. Legrove (pictured left) brings more than 25 years experience in the insurance industry, including roles […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 1, 2016

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ClearPay Brokerages to Provide Carriers Seamless Electronic Payments with Remittance, Directly from Applied Epic

Toronto, Ontario – February 29, 2016 – ClearPay, the Canadian leader in automating payment settlements for the Insurance Industry, announced today that insurance brokerages running Applied Epic, the fastest growing cloud-based brokerage management system, will be able to issue electronic payments and automatically send remittances to insurance carriers via the ClearPay solution in the second […]

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BrovadaOne division of Willis Towers Watson Appoints Michelle Poirier as Head of Sales, Canada

The BrovadaOne division of Willis Towers Watson, Canada’s top provider of insurance connectivity, announced today that it has appointed Michelle Poirier as Head of Sales, Canada. With more than 17 years of industry experience, Ms. Poirier is committed to improving service delivery for her clients, and to continue strengthening the Willis Towers Watson brand within […]

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Creechurch Promotes Rhea Turchinetz to Vice President of Western Region

TORONTO — February, 2016 — Creechurch Underwriters, a leading underwriter of specialty insurance in Canada, proudly announces the promotion of Rhea Turchinetz to Vice President, Western Region. Rhea spent five years working on professional liability risks before joining Creechurch in 2001. Rhea held progressive roles within Creechurch before becoming Assistant Vice President of Technology Errors & […]

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Creechurch Promotes Nancy Brady to Vice President of Professional Liability

TORONTO — February, 2016 — Creechurch Underwriters, a leading underwriter of specialty insurance in Canada, proudly announces the promotion of Nancy Brady to Vice President, Professional Liability. Nancy studied Political Science at Carleton University prior to joining the insurance industry in May of 1988 with a leading MGA in Ottawa. She spent two years working on […]

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Jim Picken Takes on Branch Manager Role at STRONE Ottawa

STRONE is very pleased to announce that Jim Picken has accepted the role of Branch Manager in Ottawa. Jim brings solid restoration experience and a strong work ethic to the job and will play a key role in taking the Ottawa branch to new levels of service, revenue, and profitability. Since joining the STRONE Ottawa […]

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FirstOnSite Expands to National Capital Region with Ottawa Branch Launch

[Mississauga, Ontario, February 24, 2016] –FirstOnSite Restoration, Canada’s largest independent disaster restoration company, is proud to announce the launch of its newest branch in Ottawa, Ontario. FirstOnSite Ottawa will serve the restoration, remediation and reconstruction needs of both existing and new customers in Canada’s National Capital Region. This new branch follows close on the heels […]

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