Announcements

Survey Finds Mental Health Strategies Needed in Canadian Workplaces

SCM Health Solutions Sponsors Research Conducted by Conference Board of Canada February 17, 2016 – Toronto, Ontario. SCM Health Solutions, one of Canada’s largest medical assessment and health services companies, is among the proud sponsors of a recent briefing published by The Conference Board of Canada that has determined, among other findings, that only 39 […]

By Canadian Underwriter | February 17, 2016

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Fix Auto Canada Welcomes New Senior Vice President, COO

MONTREAL (Quebec) – Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Auto Canada, is proud to announce the addition of Jean Charles Dupuis to Fix Auto’s Executive Leadership team as Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, effective February 8th 2016. In his role, Jean Charles will be responsible for overseeing Fix Auto Canada’s business, as it […]

By Canadian Underwriter | February 17, 2016

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Free Live Webinar: ‘2016 Year of Disruption: P&C Insurance Re-Imagined’

Canadian Underwriter magazine and DMTI Spatial have partnered to offer a webinar on Feb. 25 highlighting the business impact of digital disruption driven by consumers and mobile-first start-ups. Webinar Date: Thursday February 25th, 2016; 10:30 am EST The webinar, titled 2016 – Year of Disruption: P&C Insurance Re-imagined, will be […]

By Canadian Underwriter | February 16, 2016

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Conference Highlights Impacts of Automotive Technology on Insurance

The impact of new automotive technology has extended well beyond drivers, manufacturers and parts suppliers. Canadian insurers are looking at a future that includes potentially serious disruption as well as new opportunities. To bring some clarity, experts from the transportation, governmental, and insurance sectors will be analyzing and debating implications of a new mobility environment […]

By Canadian Underwriter | February 16, 2016

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DKI Canada welcomes Shannon Whitter as Director Atlantic Canada

Mississauga, ON – January 16, 2016 – DKI Canada is pleased to announce Shannon Whitter as the Director – Atlantic Canada. Shannon has spent the past 5 years working as a National Account Manager in the Restoration Industry. Prior to joining the restoration industry, Shannon worked for a major IA Firm for 4 years. Shannon […]

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Snow Removal Operators Need Sufficient Liability Insurance

There are many parts of Canada known for their harsh winters, but some can expect the next few months to be particularly trying in this regard. There are many parts of Canada known for their harsh winters, but some can expect the next few months to be particularly trying in this regard. That, in turn, […]

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Taking control of unwanted water GUARANTEE GOLDs New Water Mitigation Program

TORONTO, February 11, 2016 – The Guarantee Company of North America introduces a new water mitigation program for GUARANTEE GOLD® clients and brokers: GOLD Watermark. A first of its kind in the Canadian marketplace, GOLD Watermark provides at two-tier program – a complimentary installation of an automatic water shut-off system (AquaTrip®) in the homes […]

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Opta Information Intelligence Releases Latest Update on Property Reconstruction Costs Across Canada

TORONTO – Opta Information Intelligence (Opta), Canada’s leading provider of property intelligence and innovative technology solutions, is pleased to provide the Property and Casualty (“P&C”) industry with the latest update on property reconstruction costs across Canada. Opta has found that the average Canadian reconstruction cost increase over the 2015 calendar year was 1.46%. Among the […]

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CSIO Releases Advisory Report on Electronic Delivery of Pink Slips

Toronto – The Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) is pleased to release a new legal advisory report to support the broker channel in adopting eSlips, electronic proof of auto insurance in place of traditional paper pink slips. CSIO commissioned Fasken Martineau LLP to produce the report, entitled eSlips: E-Delivery of Motor Vehicle Insurance Liability Cards, […]

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Economical partners with MSA Research to provide sophisticated industry research to brokers in Ontario and Alberta

WATERLOO, February 3, 2016 — Economical Insurance is pleased to be the new title sponsor of the MSA Quarterly Outlook Reports that will be distributed to the members of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario and the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta beginning in April 2016. MSA’s quarterly reports provide informative insight into the P&C insurance industry, including […]

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