Announcements

The Digital Edition of Canadian Underwriter’s July 2014 issue

Canadian Underwriter magazine’s July 2014 issue Digital Edition Cover Story: ‘Priced to Sell’ There is no denying that competition in the reinsurance marketplace is stiff. That competition and ever-present change are applying downward pressure on pricing, and in response, reinsurers are considering new ways of deploying their capacity and diversifying portfolios in a bid to […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 7, 2014

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Nacora Canada welcomes Dianna Fioravanti as the new CEO & Managing Director

Dianna, a dynamic leader bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge and proven business acumen to the insurance industry; both from a business development, broker distribution and underwriting operations perspective and most recently leading sales and growth in the Canadian insurance risk management market. Her hands on results-oriented approach and ability to think strategically about customers […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 7, 2014

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Mennonite Mutual Fire Ins. Co. remains a Full Partner of the Broker Identity Program for 2014

The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is pleased to announce that Mennonite Mutual Fire Ins. Co. (MMFI) 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 clients: choice, […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 6, 2014

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The Digital Edition of Canadian Underwriter’s 2014 Insurance Marketer

Canadian Underwriter’s ‘2014 Insurance Marketer’ specialty risks source guide If you’re looking for markets for specialty, niche and non-standard risks… …you’ll find it in the Insurance Marketer! The extremely popular source guide is used daily by insurance brokers across Canada. Also fully searchable online at InsuranceMarketer.com Digital Edition below ↓ Archived Digital Editions: […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 6, 2014

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TIG Appoints Muriel Schmidt to Senior Underwriting Specialist, Casualty

TIG (Totten Insurance Group) is pleased to announce the appointment of Muriel Schmidt to the position of Senior Underwriting Specialist, Casualty. Having 30+ years in the Canadian marketplace, Muriel supports a high commitment work environment and motivates people to achieve success through empowerment. Her assistance in the development and implementation of Casualty/Construction Underwriting, Marketing and […]

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Elliott Special Risks adds Sean Valles and Darren Rampersad to the Underwriting team

Elliott Special Risks is pleased to announce the following additons to its Underwriting Team: Sean Valles, FCIP, Hon. BA: Sean joins ESR as Underwriter within our Commercial Liability department in Toronto. He has eight years of P&C industry experience excelling both within the carrier and MGA environment having held various roles within […]

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Elliott Special Risks restructures for success

Elliott Special Risks, a Markel International company, has recently completed an organizational restructure designed to improve the alignment and management of its business segments. Supported by a newly formed leadership team, the restructure will deliver a more focused approach to developing key business lines, whilst ensuring the cultures and values remain intrinsic […]

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Earthquake Insurance Adjusting Course

The Academy of Insurance Adjusting (AIA) is pleased to announce a four hour Earthquake Adjusting continuing education class to be presented in Vancouver, BC on Tuesday, August 26th. The class will be held in Room 810 of the Downtown location of the BC Institute of Technology located at 555 Seymour St. between Dunsmuir St. and […]

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BC Earthquake Response Seminar

Catastrophe Response Unit (CRU) will be hosting another in our series of Earthquake Response Seminars for insurance executives and senior claims management. This event will be held at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver on Tuesday, August 26th. The seminar will start with a 7:30 breakfast followed by three presentations from industry experts and ending with […]

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In Case You Missed It: The Digital Edition of Canadian Underwriter’s June 2014 Issue

Canadian Underwriter magazine’s June 2014 issue Digital Edition Cover Story: ‘Cyber 2.0’ Cyber insurance coverage is entering the next phase in its evolution from optional add-on product to increasingly important component of a thorough risk management program. But while more organizations are having the “cyber talk” with their brokers and insurance partners, the pace of […]

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