Announcements

Pictometry Delivers Canadian Research Drone Imagery via CONNECT

(Bothell, Wash.) – EagleView Technology Corporation, a leading technology provider of aerial imagery, data analytics and GIS solutions, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Pictometry International Corp., delivered Canadian imagery via drones through their CONNECT™ platform. The research and testing were completed in collaboration with Avyon using their Microdrones MD4-1000 drone. Video and still photography […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 19, 2015

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NIAC Introduces Nuclear Insurance Pool Participation By International Pools As A Scalable, Sustainable Made In Canada Solution For Increased Liability Limits

TORONTO, ON – Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada (NIAC) General Manager Colleen DeMerchant announced global access to the domestic Canadian nuclear insurance pool by other international nuclear pools, through an arrangement with Nuclear Risk Insurers (NRI). Under a new co-operative agreement with NRI, NIAC is able to leverage their ‘Made in Canada’ expertise while providing […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 17, 2015

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Are too many small business owners being unnecessarily distracted by legal disputes with their customers?

In Canada, 3 out of 10 small business owners dealt with the stress and disruption of handling a legal dispute during the past three years. In an attempt to resolve these disputes, both parties were required to hire lawyers, having to pay up to $400 an hour. The top three sources of legal conflict are: […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 16, 2015

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Elliott Specials Risks (ESR) Rebrands to Markel

Toronto – On July 1, 2015, Elliott Special Risks (ESR) will rebrand to Markel. Operating across the country with offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, ESR’s business in Canada was established in 1966. ESR was acquired by Markel International, a subsidiary of the US-based holding company, Markel Corporation, in October 2009. Karen Barkley, divisional […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 15, 2015

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Why a cyber seminar? [VIDEO]

Why did The ARC Group of Canada chose this year’s seminar theme, A New World Order: Are you Cyber Ready? Members and organizers of the prestigious organization including Kadey Schultz and Michael Teitelbaum of Hughes Amys LLP share their reasons and the importance of tackling cyber threats today and in the future. More coverage of […]

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Shocking revelations: What did attendees have to say [VIDEO]

More coverage of the ARC Group Canada Spring Seminar 2015: Canadian organizations should look beyond country’s borders to see where cyber security regulation could go Slight uptick in buying cyber insurance, but still very low at 8% Stark consequences of a single failure illustrate importance of new era cyber protections

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Roar Engineering Inc. adds 2 Senior Engineers to its Team

Roar Engineering Inc., an independently owned Canadian boutique forensic engineering firm, has added 2 senior forensic engineers to its team. Barry Kozluk, P.Eng. and Joseph Jakym, P.Eng. will form part of a multi disciplinary team of independent experts with proven court experience. We understand science and technology and our experience forms part of every engineering […]

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Score Better Payment Solutions at the IBABC Convention with FIRST Canada

FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) is a proud exhibitor at the Insurance Brokers Association of BC Convention in Whistler, BC. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel will set the stage for the theme of this year’s convention from June 17 – June 19, 2015. Strong TEAM, Strong BENCH, Strong FINISH FIRST Canada welcomes all […]

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The Guarantee remains a Full Partner of the Broker Identity Program for 2015

The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is pleased to announce that The Guarantee Company of North America (The Guarantee) has maintained its support of the Broker Identity Program at the Full Partner level. The program’s centre-piece is the BIP symbol known as the BIPPER. The symbol captures the value that insurance brokers bring their […]

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WINMAR Opens in Prince Albert

London, ON – WINMAR® Franchise Corp is pleased to announce the opening of WINMAR® Prince Albert under the ownership and experience of Dave Matthews. WHEN: Effective 1 April 2015, full operation of WINMAR® Prince Albert has already been providing area residents and industry partners with superior and professional restoration services. WHERE: WINMAR® Prince Albert is […]

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