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Seismic models allow U.S. nuclear facilities to reassess seismic risk

A new seismic model allows U.S. nuclear facilities in the central and eastern United States to reassess their seismic hazards.The model and report, The Central and Eastern United States Seismic Source Characterization for Nuclear Facilities,...

Thai floods create opportunities for Canadian investment

Floods that devastated Thailand's industrial parks in 2011 have created opportunities for Canadian and other foreign companies to invest in local reinsurers that are in dire need of new capital, A.M. Best says.The flooding in Thailand resulted...

FSCO seeks help from private dispute resolution companies to help clear backlogs

The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is seeking help from up to four private dispute resolution companies to help eliminate a backlog of files, estimated to be more than nine months as of May 2011. FSCO posted a Request for...

Canadian commercial rates likely to remain stable: Marsh

Canadian commercial insurance rates are expected to remain stable across most lines of business in 2012, continuing a trend that began in the second half of 2011, according to a report by Marsh. In its report Navigating the Risk and Insurance...

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February 4, 2012Daily News

thumb SGI proposes rate increase for auto customers
SGI has proposed a net increase of 3.7% for Saskatchewan Auto Fund rates. If approved, the rate changes would take effect Aug. 4, 2012.The public insurer submitted its proposal to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for "rate rebalancing."...
Feb 3, 2012 4:44PM

thumb Watch out for pizza delivery risk during the Super Bowl
As the United States gears up for the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, insurers are warning of the escalation of risks specific to the big football game.Take pizza delivery, for example.As U.S. households hunker down for the big game, which starts around...
Feb 3, 2012 4:43PM

thumb Insurance Institute launches Serious Injury program for adjusters
The Insurance Institute, in collaboration with the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association (OIAA), is officially launching a training program to help adjusters understand serious injuries. Understanding Serious Injury: Adjuster Training &...
Feb 3, 2012 4:42PM

thumb RSA unveils platform for commercial, personal and large commercial and specialty lines
Now that its acquisition of GCAN is complete, RSA has unveiled its ‘stem-to-stern' proposition, including a suite of offerings in commercial, personal and large commercial and specialty lines.Since acquiring GCAN in January 2011, RSA...
Feb 3, 2012 4:39PM

thumb California, New York and Washington mandate climate change information from insurers
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has joined with Washington State and New York to require insurers to respond to the Climate Risk Survey adopted in 2009 by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). California,...
Feb 3, 2012 4:36PM

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Photo Gallery CATLIN CANADA CHRISTMAS EVENT: DECEMBER 7, 2011
Catlin Canada held a Christmas party, dubbed 'Festive Ping Pong,' at SPiN Toronto on Dec. 7. Guests were treated to appetizers, drinks and, of course, some friendly matches of ping pong.
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