Tech

Opta acquires getClarity: linking property and risk data with consumer profiles

With its recent acquisition of getClarity, Opta Information Intelligence is expanding into the area of customer and prospect behaviour. Opta is Canada’s largest property data aggregator and a provider of risk intelligence and loss control services. Its solutions include iClarify (commercial and residential property data), Fire Underwriters Survey (which provides fire insurance grades), and Inspection […]

By David Gambrill | February 14, 2019

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How your client’s directors could be blamed for cyber losses

Cyber risk awareness is on the rise among corporate directors, who could face liability risk if they are accused of being lax on governance. “Corporate clients are more likely to be aware today, compared to a few years ago, of the personal liability risk of boards in the event of cyber breach or attack,” Brian […]

By Greg Meckbach | February 14, 2019

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Behind on your digital strategy? Three ways to catch up quickly

Merging with or buying digital firms, and cooperating with digital natives rather than trying to fight or resist them, can pay dividends for a majority of businesses, according to a blog published Tuesday by Harvard Business Review. The blog, 3 Digital Strategies for Companies That Have Fallen Behind, was written for businesses in general, but could apply […]

By Jason Contant | February 13, 2019

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OSFI provides guidance on reporting cyber incidents

Months after Canada’s mandatory data breach notification law came into effect on Nov. 1, 2018, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is now providing guidance on when to report cyber incidents to the financial regulator. In an advisory for supervisors published in late January that will come into effect Mar. 31, OSFI […]

By Jason Contant | February 12, 2019

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