Tech

In world of Internet-enabled things, U.S. says security needed

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration urged tech companies to make millions of devices safe from hacking, underscoring the risks posed by an increasingly bewildering array of internet-connected products permeating daily life, covering everything from fitness trackers to computers in automobiles. In a report obtained by The Associated Press, the Homeland Security Department described runaway security […]

By Jason Contant | November 16, 2016

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Making things fast, simple and transparent important for Millennials: speaker

Providers dealing with Millennials must have a clear value proposition and understand the importance of communicating in a way that is most comfortable for their clients, David Nugent, WealthSimple’s portfolio manager and chief compliance officer, suggested Monday during an event sponsored by Advocis, the Financial Advisors Association of Canada. Phone calls to Millennials often go […]

By Angela Stelmakowich | November 15, 2016

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Two hurt in mid-flight as Porter Airlines plane evades suspected drone

TORONTO – Two crew members of a Porter Airlines flight en route from Ottawa to Toronto were slightly injured Monday when a plane was forced to take evasive action to avoid a mid-flight collision with what is suspected to have been a drone, the airline and safety officials said. The Dash 8 aircraft with 54 […]

By Jason Contant | November 14, 2016

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More than half of polled P&C insurers aware of implications and potential of blockchain: Strategy Meets Action

More than half of P&C insurers surveyed by insurance strategic advisory firm Strategy Meets Action (SMA) are at least aware of the implications and potential of blockchain in the industry, a new report from the company has found. In particular, 33% of P&C insurers polled “are now starting to understand it” and 20% are “aware […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 11, 2016

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