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Canadian Underwriter - February 2010

Features

The Evolution of Cost Calculation

iClarify has emerged as part of the industry's effort to bolster insurance-to-value data validation.

Data Exchange 2.0

Next-generation versions of data exchange promise to support all forms of insurer-broker communication and workflows.

The Undertaking: Streamlining Part XIII reporting

Provincial regulators have issued an undertaking to harmonize their regulatory approaches with OSFI in relation to Part XIII amendments.

Illuminating Driver Safety

How red-yellow-green LED technology is helping to change driving behaviours and develop safer drivers.

Quoting on Risk

New technology that converts spreadsheets into Web-based, real-time applications can aid a risk manager in checking quotes for accuracy.

Mind the Gap

Insurance to value (ITV) data problems are now widely known in the insurance industry, but new technology services want to fill the void left by undervaluation. The goal of these "data validation" tools is to shrink the gap between valuations and premiums, by giving brokers easily accessible information at the point of sale and comparing building calculations to actual losses. Many brokers are on board, but the bigger question may be: are insurance companies interested?

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Business tools and technology solutions are available to help brokers in their battle with directs.

A Paperless Phase

In an effort to go paperless, Gore Mutual took a phased approach to delivering a new document generation project.

Risk-Based Underwriting

Online Travel

A new online quoting tool is designed to help brokers offer clients travel insurance without any additional cost or E&O exposure.

Executive Shuffle

Maurice Tulloch has become Aviva Canada's CEO, and his top priorities include brokers, Ontario auto reform, water damage and technology

Cutting Ties with the Ex

Opinion/Analysis: When it comes to retaining clients after an ex-employee leaves, non-compete and non-solicitation legal agreements are poor substitutes for excellent customer service.


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Editorial

Cat Calculator
The insurance industry sorely needs a new, basic technology that will better quantify the industry's overall value to consumers.

Profile

Back to Basics
Carla Blackmore, the recipient of several awards in honour of her distinguished 34-year career, says the insurance industry must increase its investment in the development of its workforce to attract the top young decision-makers into its ranks.

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