Tech

Fully online aha insurance launches auto insurance for Ontario market, home insurance “coming soon”

Waterloo, Ont.-based Ignite Insurance and Ignite Holdings announced on Monday that aha insurance – the online auto and home insurance service – “is available today for the auto insurance market and, coming soon, the home insurance market in Ontario.” aha insurance provides a fully digital platform, enabling Ontarians seeking insurance the ability to get a […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 26, 2017

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Autonomous vehicles will require a reassessment of liability: RIMS Canada Conference speaker

Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology will require a reassessment of liability and the uncertainty surrounding liability may even slow the introduction of AV technology, a speaker suggested on Monday at the RIMS Canada Conference. Jim Kidd, project manager at the City of Toronto’s insurance and risk management section, was speaking about the topic during a session […]

By Jason Contant | September 26, 2017

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AIG changes organizational structure, adds “standalone technology platform”

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced on Monday that it will transition to General Insurance and Life & Retirement segments, as well as a new “standalone, technology-enabled platform.” AIG said in a statement that it is planning to make changes to its organizational structure. The company will no longer have Commercial and Consumer segments and […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 25, 2017

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Federal bill aims to address ‘regulatory challenges’ of disruptive vehicle technologies

Legislation under consideration by the House of Commons “would increase the flexibility” of federal law to address automated and connected technologies used in vehicles, a member of parliament suggested Wednesday. “Shifts in the global technology landscape are placing a growing reliance on vehicle safety innovation while transforming business practices and consumer demands,” said Brenda Shanahan, […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 22, 2017

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