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Why your brokerage needs a blog — and what you should write about
October 26, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoBlogging isn’t dead. In fact, it may be an underrated way for brokerages to deliver expertise to their customer base, according to a market research expert speaking at the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) Convention. Diversity is of particular…
Supreme Court ruling against electronics firm director raises concern of increasing exposure of individuals to oppression remedy claims
August 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterA ruling last month by the Supreme Court of Canada means it will be more difficult for corporate directors to have oppression remedy lawsuits against them summarily dismissed by courts, a lawyer suggested Wednesday in a blog post. The decision…
Global insurance brokers sector will hit US$54.8 billion in 2021 as growth remains impressive despite deceleration: report
July 25, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe global insurance brokers sector will reach US$54.8 billion in 2021, according to data from research company MarketLine. The global insurance brokers sector has experienced “impressive growth” in recent years, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% between…
Ontario courts will ‘provide some meaning’ to probationary terms in employment contracts but minimum notice standards still apply
July 6, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterEmployers should “reconsider” starting workers on probation if those probationary periods are being used “legal risk mitigation” strategies, a Toronto lawyer suggested Tuesday in a blog post. In Ontario, when a probationary period is for longer than three months, employer…
Personal injury lawsuit against bike park operator dismissed due to wording of waiver signed by plaintiff
June 26, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurers of mountain bicycle riding parks should be able to “breathe a sigh of relief” due to a recent court decision from British Columbia, a blogger with an insurance law firm wrote in a recent post. Dr. Blake Jamieson suffered…
Commercial fleet managers should have ‘clear and straightforward guidelines’ on drivers’ use of electronic devices: Northbridge
June 19, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterIt is not necessarily safe to use hands-free electronic devices while driving, especially when operating construction or contractor’s equipment, Northbridge Insurance suggested in a blog post Monday. Fleet managers should “include a policy on the use of wireless communication devices”…
Cloud security company discovers new cyberattack targeting Office 365 business email users
December 15, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterExperts with New York City-based cloud security platform Avanan reported on Wednesday that they have discovered a new cyberattack targeting business email users of Microsoft’s Office 365. Avanan said in a blog post that the phishing attack was found using…