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UN, World Bank Group and insurance industry join forces for formation of Insurance Development Forum

Leaders of the United Nations, the World Bank Group and the global insurance industry on Monday announced the formation of the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), which occurred at a high level meeting in Washington, DC, last week. The IDF has two aims: to incorporate insurance industry risk measurement know-how into existing governmental disaster risk reduction […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 18, 2016

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Toronto Insurance Conference puts out call for applications to TIC Scholarships Program, up to $15,000 available

The Toronto Insurance Conference (TIC) is now accepting applications for the fourth year of its university scholarships program. Founded in 2013 and managed by the Insurance Institute of Ontario, the TIC Scholarships Program offers financial assistance for up to three $5,000 scholarships to applicants sponsored by TIC brokers, partners and staff, as well as other […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 18, 2016

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Data scientist top job of 2016, according to U.S. job search website CareerCast.com

The job of data scientist, which combines information technology, statistical analysis and other disciplines to interpret trends from data, has been rated as the best job of 2016 by U.S. job search website CareerCast.com. Professions in mathematics top the 28th annual Jobs Rated report, including the role of data scientist, which was only added to […]

By Canadian Underwriter | April 14, 2016

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RIMS executive report outlines steps to successful risk taking

SAN DIEGO – RIMS, the risk management society, issued a new executive report Tuesday that explores how a formal risk appetite and risk tolerance statement “can become a powerful strategic tool for not only managing risk, but also for maintaining an effective balance between risk and reward.” “Aligning these statements with strategy has sparked a […]

By Jason Contant | April 12, 2016

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