The insurance industry may not be known for technological innovation, but there is a future for brokers who are willing to change, speakers said Tuesday during the annual general meeting of the Insurance Brokers of Toronto Region. “The only thing that’s consistent in the insurance industry is change,” said Frank Silla, incoming IBTR president and […]
By Jason Contant | March 29, 2016
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An increasingly uncertain business climate means finance departments have just four to five years to modernize if they are to meet the rising expectations of the organizations they serve, suggests a report issued Tuesday by Deloitte. Chief financial officers (CFOs) “need to unlock the value of their finance teams by shifting them away from generating […]
By Canadian Underwriter | March 29, 2016
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Economical Insurance, which recently announced it is cutting 145 positions, said Oct. 23 that its vice president for the Ontario region, Walter Leszkowicz, has left to “pursue other endeavours” while several other executives are taking on additional responsibility. In a press release, the Waterloo, Ont.-based firm announced Scott Campbell, formerly vice president of sales and […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 23, 2012
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The P&C insurance industry, which is expected to lose a number of people through retirement, can draw on an abundance of available talent in business insurance programs across the country.
July 31, 2012
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Disaster Kleenup Canada Ltd. has expanded its national network to include Restorex. The company will serve customers in the Melville, Yorkton and southeastern Saskatchewan area, as well as in the Regina, Moose Jaw, and south-central Saskatchewan area from their two locations in Melville and Regina. Dennis Turriff joins MEA Forensic as a senior engineer with […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 19, 2010
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Cunningham Lindsey has expanded its B.C. interior claims adjusting operations. Kelly Bregeda has been appointed district manager for B.C. interior, providing management support to branch operations in Cranbrook, Prince George and Kelowna.Cheryl Hanson, senior adjuster, and Simon Buckley, general adjuster, are the newest members of our Kelowna branch.Tim Williamson, general adjuster, joins Jack Downey, branch […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 16, 2009
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Cunningham Lindsey is the newest national sponsor at the platinum level of the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC), representing a commitment of $45,000 over three years. The company says it has committed to continuing its support of the outstanding efforts this organization has made in the fight against cancer. “The work that WICC and […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 16, 2009
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