Operations

GCAN Insurance Company – Annual Cocktail Receptio

GCAN Insurance Company hosted their annual cocktail reception at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto on Oct. 14, 2010. GCAN staff from Toronto, Calgary and Montreal, spent an enjoyable evening mixing and mingled with broker partners, reinsurers and clients. See all photos from this event at www.canadianunderwriter.ca/gallery

November 30, 2010

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The Insurance Brokers Association of IBABC – 62nd Annual Conference & Trade Show

The Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. (IBABC) offered a ‘Hall of Fame’ sports theme at its 62nd Annual Conference & Trade Show in Victoria, B.C. on June 16-18. About 70 exhibitors attended the event, which featured a ribald keynote address by Hockey Hall of Fame great Dennis Hull, a star player for the Chicago Blackhawks […]

July 31, 2010

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Driving High Performance

Improving your Brokerage, Part 1; There are a number of key building blocks for getting the best out of your brokerage, and it all starts with establishing the right culture throughout the organization.

February 28, 2009

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Young Broker Council Conference

The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) held its 4th Young Broker Council (YBC) Conference at the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel and Conference Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont. between June 4 and June 6. More than 70 YBC members attended the conference, which included a mini trade show and networking event. The YBC team […]

July 31, 2008

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Stampede Charity BBQ

Mustang Investigations and Belfor Restoration held their Annual Stampede Charity BBQ on July 8 at Cowboys Dance Hall in Calgary, AB. The afternoon started off with a successful silent action and very generous donations. The BBQ raised more than Cdn$4,000 for The Mustard Seed homeless shelter and Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). More than […]

July 31, 2008

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PartnerRe Broker Appreciation

PartnerRe held its Broker Appreciation Event at the Mosport Driver Development Center just outside of Toronto on June 16. High in excitement, this day provided a unique opportunity for drivers to test their skills in the new Van Diemen Formula cars. With 170 horsepower and the ability to zip from 0-60 mp-h in slightly more […]

July 31, 2008

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2008 New Brunswick Fun Night

About 200 insurance industry supporters attended the 2008 New Brunswick Fun Night on May 1 in aid of Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). Linda Dawe, CEO of the Insurance Brokers Association of New Brunswick, presented organizer Nancy Thorne with the WICC Lew Dunn Memorial Award. The award had been bestowed upon Thorne at the […]

June 30, 2008

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Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario

Brokers and industry partners gathered at The Steamwhistle Brewery in Toronto for the April 3 preview of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO)’s MyInsuranceShopper.ca. The new Web site allows consumers to obtain online quotes and information from brokers through a single point of entry, putting the broker front and centre in the battle for […]

April 30, 2008

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What’s New: In Brief (September 27, 2007)

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has observed an increasing number of right-hand drive vehicles hitting Saskatchewan roadways, and has posted an online notice reminding motorists to put safety first.Although you are not required to pass any special road test or examination to operate a right-hand drive vehicle, drivers still need to be extra cautious, SGI said […]

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