Announcements

Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta Thanks all Alberta Brokers: 2013 Floods

2013 Flood: THANK YOU ALBERTA BROKERS IBAA would like to thank all Alberta brokers for their tireless efforts to help those communities affected by the 2013 floods. Alberta brokers donated blankets, water, and cleaning supplies to disaster centres, helped clean up local businesses and homes, and, most importantly, were there to assist people through the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 9, 2013

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Burns & Wilcox Canada Offers Media Industry Product

Provides tailored coverage from risks unique to the media industry Toronto, ON [September 5, 2013] – Burns & Wilcox Canada today introduced a new product offering specialized coverage for the media industry. The specialty product is offers comprehensive coverage from a wide variety of the unique risks common to this industry. “Traditional policies fail to […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 5, 2013

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Granite Health Solutions Expands Western Operations

September 4, 2013 – Granite Health Solutions (operating under the brands of Sibley & Associates, MDAC and TRM), has expanded into the Western Provinces of Canada with the opening of a new regional office in Calgary. Ian Elliott, President of GHS, also announced that Mandy Simard has been appointed Manager of Medical Assessments and Audrey Holliday […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 4, 2013

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Burns & Wilcox Canada Provides Coverage for Vacant Buildings

Offers peace of mind for building owners Toronto, ON [September 3, 2013] – Burns & Wilcox Canada today introduced a new specialty product offering protection to property owners from risks associated with vacant buildings. Vacant Building Coverage, being offered as a monoline policy or as package, allows property owners to tailor their coverage for the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 3, 2013

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Burns & Wilcox Canada Offers Cyber Liability Coverage

Offers protection from the growing threat of cyber crimes Toronto, ON [August 30, 2013] – Despite the efforts by businesses to protect themselves, the frequency and gravity of data theft is increasing. To help protect companies from this type of risk, Burns & Wilcox Canada has introduced a comprehensive Cyber Liability Coverage product offering. “Many […]

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The Digital Edition of Claims Canada magazines AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013 issue is now online

Claims Canada magazine’s AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013 issue Digital Edition – Cover Story: DELUGE – Independent adjusters face a surge of claims after a devastating summer of floods August/September 2013 Digital Edition: Archived Digital Editions of Claims Canada magazine: http://bit.ly/ccarchives

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The Digital Edition of Canadian Underwriters AUGUST 2013 issue is now online

Canadian Underwriter magazine’s AUGUST 2013 issue Digital Edition – Cover Story: Overland Overhaul While standing alone can be a point of pride, is Canada out of step with what most other G8 nations are doing when it comes to overland flooding? This flooding does occur and, no doubt, will continue to occur in light of […]

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Plan to Attend the ICLR Urban/Basement Flooding Symposium – September 19, 2013, Toronto

Urban/basement flooding is one of the biggest challenges facing homeowners, municipal governments and personal property insurers across the country. All industry stakeholders are invited to join the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) at a comprehensive full-day event, as we discuss the issue of urban/basement flooding in depth. Symposium discussions will focus on urban/basement flooding […]

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Art Vesterfelt Joins Itech as Director of Dangerous Goods

Itech Environmental is pleased to welcome Art Vesterfelt to the role of Director of Dangerous Goods. Art brings over 38 years of experience in Canada’s railway industry, approximately half of which he was involved in dangerous goods, emergency response, and incident command. In his new role, Art will support Itech’s emergency response teams on incidents […]

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FirstOnSite Restoration Looks to Continue Growth after One Year of Operations in the United States

(MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, August 26, 2013) – FirstOnSite Restoration, Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration company is marking the one year anniversary of the launch of its operations in the United States. The company has responded to dozens of large and small scale disasters over the past year, leveraging its command and control model and extensive partnerships […]

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