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Saskatchewan motorists must slow for tow trucks

Saskatchewan motorists are now required by law to slow down not only for emergency vehicles and road crew workers, but also for tow trucks.Effective last month, Saskatchewan’s provincial government required motorists to slow to 60 km-h when passing tow trucks stopped on the side of the highway with their amber lights flashing.”Working on the side […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 18, 2006

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ING Ottawa Marathon raises over $48,000 for WICC cause

In an effort to raise money for its cause, Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) once again teamed up with ING at the ING Ottawa Marathon and collected CD$48,884.This figure represents an increase of 141% from the amount raised last year and surpasses the teams goal of CD $30,000.When setting the donation target for 2006 […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 16, 2006

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Hub acquires specialty brokerage

Hub International Ltd. (NYSE/TSX: HBG) has purchased Post & Kurtz, Inc., an employee benefits insurance brokerage that specializes in serving law firms and other service entities. Post & Kurtz will be integrated into New York-based Hub International Northeast.Marc I. Cohen, president and chief executive officer of HUB Northeast , says the acquisition will work towards […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 4, 2006

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Willis sees organic revenue grow

Willis Group has reported a 10% growth in its Q2 organic revenue, with double-digit growth from its reinsurance broker business.However, the insurance broker’s net income for the same period dropped 37% from the same period last year to reach US$72 million (US$0.45/share) for the Q2 2006.”Our 10% organic revenue growth in the second quarter is […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 3, 2006

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