Giffin Koerth is pleased to announce that Matthew Allen, B.Eng., M.Eng., Q.P., CHSC, P.Eng., Practice Leader for Giffin Koerth’s Environmental, Health & Safety Group is now a Certified Health & Safety Consultant (CHSC) under the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE). The Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) designation, instituted in 1994 by […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 15, 2012
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Pat Van Bakel has been appointed to the position of chief operating officer, Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc., effective March 1, the organization announced today. Van Bakel has been with the Company for more than 20 years and most recently served as senior vice president, Operations, Insurer Markets. Starting his career as an adjuster, Van […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 14, 2012
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LONDON, ON – February, 2012 – Winmar Franchise Corp. in London ON is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location Yorkton, Saskatchewan located at 357B 7th Avenue North, PO Box 370, S3N 2W1, 306-828-0000. Owners, Doug Maes and Jason Thibodeau. Doug Maes has been successfully operating WINMAR Moose Jaw for the past two […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 13, 2012
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At present, homeowners in Canada cannot purchase overland flood insurance and instead are left to rely on government provided financial assistance programs after flood events. However, insurance companies already have well-established methods for assessing and paying claims, which can result in a faster recovery for communities. Tune in to hear experts from Swiss Re and […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 9, 2012
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CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. launched its new Innovation Through Cultivation program on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the company’s corporate office, CARSTAR Vision Park. The program is designed to foster innovation and build on best practices currently in place at CARSTAR stores across the country. Select CARSTAR Franchise Partners joined together to share their best practices […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 9, 2012
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12 new industry event galleries have been added to the Online Photo Gallery at canadianunderwriter.ca and are featured in the JANUARY 2012 issue of Canadian Underwriter magazine: http://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery The recent additions to the Gallery include: CATLIN CANADA CHRISTMAS EVENT: DECEMBER 7, 2011 HUGHES AMYS LLP HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY: NOVEMBER 30, 2011 MDD AMERICAN THANKSGIVING EVENT: […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 2, 2012
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TORONTO (Jan. 31, 2012) – Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. has appointed three highly experienced insurance professionals to lead several regional claims and Global Technical Services (GTSSM) operations in the country. Jules Giasson has assumed the position of branch manager for the Winnipeg, Brandon, Regina and Saskatoon offices. Giasson joined Crawford last year from a […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 31, 2012
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The H.W. Kaufman Financial Group, parent company of wholesale broker and underwriting manager Burns & Wilcox, announced its purchase of Chesterfield Group, Ltd., a London-based insurance broker and underwriting organization with companies in the UK, USA, and Canada. The acquisition expands Kaufman Financial Group’s international presence in the specialty insurance marketplace. As part of the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 30, 2012
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At present, homeowners in Canada cannot purchase overland flood insurance and instead are left to rely on government provided financial assistance programs after flood events. However, insurance companies already have well-established methods for assessing and paying claims, which can result in a faster recovery for communities. Tune in to hear experts from Swiss Re and […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 27, 2012
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SGI CANADA and Policy Works Inc. are pleased to announce the launch of portfolio download. SGI CANADA brokers using the Policy Works Commercial Management System are now able to download all current business, such as new applications and renewals, through a batch process directly into their Policy Works system. “Providing brokers with the ability to […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 23, 2012
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