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Staff vaccine status discussions, disclosures pose challenges for businesses
June 17, 2021 Danielle Edwards - THE CANADIAN PRESSHALIFAX – Cynthia Fernandez said her personal sense of responsibility for the safety of her clients led her to publicly disclose that her staff were vaccinated against COVID-19 earlier this spring. “I think a lot of people are nervous still…
5 questions to answer before transforming your business
June 5, 2019 by Adam MalikSo you want to change the way you do business. Great. But before you start turning things upside down, ask yourself five key questions to make sure you’re going to do it properly. Transforming business and the culture within it…
Job hunters are changing the rules around work
May 17, 2019 by Adam MalikEmployers are being expected to offer flexible working options. And job seekers are more than happy to turn down an offer if they aren’t included. IWG, which operates virtual offices around the world, recently released its annual global study which…
How to grow in an era of new, intangible business risks
December 6, 2018 by David GambrillAs business risks become more global, interconnected and less tangible, brokers and insurers should expand their dialogue with clients about loss mitigation or loss prevention, the chief executive of CNA Canada says. “An insurance policy today isn’t really enough,” CNA…
Record number of registrants in 2017 Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill: IBC
October 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAwareness of earthquake risk in British Columbia looks to be on the rise if registrants for the 2017 Great British Columbia ShakeOut, which reached record numbers this year, is any indicator. A record 886,000 British Columbians participated Thursday, joining millions…
Travelers reports lower net, core income in 2017 Q3 than in 2016 Q3
October 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterA US$700 million pre-tax hit for catastrophe losses in 2017 Q3 contributed to Travelers Companies, Inc. seeing both its net income and core income drop compared to the prior-year quarter. The U.S. insurer’s net income amounted to US$293 million for…
U.S. protectionist trade sentiments top challenge cited by polled Canadian businesses, but optimism about Canadian economy way up: survey
August 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterProtectionist trade sentiments south of the border top the list of challenges facing the Canadian economy, a concern identified by almost a quarter of the 516 business leaders taking part in a new survey released Tuesday by Chartered Professional Accountants…
U.S. data breaches increased at record pace during first half of 2017
July 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe number of data breaches in the United States tracked through June 30 hit a half-year record high of 791, according to recent numbers release by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and CyberScout, a provider of identity protection solutions.…
Extreme cloud attack could pack as much of a cost wallop as Hurricane Sandy
July 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterA malicious hack that fells a cloud service provider for a time has the potential to produce estimated economic losses of as much as US$53 billion, in line with the hit delivered by Superstorm Sandy, suggests a new research scenario…
Clear, policy-driven Canadian fintech strategy needed: Toronto alliance
May 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterDevelopment of a consistently implemented, policy-driven Canadian fintech strategy focused on fostering innovation is essential and strengthening the fintech ecosystem in the Toronto area should be seen as an imperative for the country’s financial services sector and governments, contends the…
Half of polled Canadian businesses suspect or know their firms have been hit by fraud in last year
February 22, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterNew survey findings indicate a disconnect between how many Canadian businesses have experienced fraud in the last year and the high level of confidence among business and C-suite executives regarding their ability to prevent such incidents. Half of the Canadian…
Archway Insurance purchases D.R. Hayman Insurance
January 3, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterArchway Insurance has enhanced its presence in Nova Scotia generally and in Pictou County specifically with the recent acquisition of Stellarton-based D.R. Hayman Insurance. The acquisition, effective Dec. 31, 2016, represents the entry of Archway Insurance – one of Atlantic…