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Ontario government proposes to ‘strengthen’ conservation authorities’ flood protection role
September 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOntario politicians debated Monday a bill that, if passed into law, would increase the role of conservation authorities in protecting property from flooding. Provincial conservation authorities’ roles include flood and erosion control, ice management, flood forecasting and warning and drought…
Insurers have ‘hidden behind’ regulators: Executive Forum speaker
August 30, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorTechnological innovation is not among the goals of some government regulators overseeing insurance markets, but some can be persuaded to allow innovation if a determined insurance provider presents “a good case study,” speakers suggested Tuesday at the Insurance-Canada.ca Executive Forum. “We as insurers have hidden behind the regulators for a long time and have said, ‘Gosh, I would love to do that but I won’t be allowed to,” said David Crozier, president and chief executive officer of Everest Insurance Company of Canada. “We…
IBC congratulates City of Toronto on the creation of a chief resilience officer position
July 5, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is congratulating the City of Toronto “for its ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness” with the recent establishment of a chief resilience officer for the city. Last month, Tory announced that the position will be…
IBC applauds Toronto port lands flood protection funding
June 30, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterInvestments in flood mitigation will help make Toronto’s under-used Port Lands safer for mixed-use development, Insurance Bureau of Canada suggested Thursday in reaction to a June 28 announcement that the federal and provincial governments will contribute $1.185-billion towards a project…
IBAO & Intact partner to deliver information to customers electronically
June 16, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) and Intact Insurance Company announced on Friday that they have created a working group to explore ways for brokers to integrate Intact’s new online Client Centre with their existing systems. This newly-formed group…
Ontario government ‘taking lessons learned’ from Fukushima nuclear disaster: Lalonde
May 23, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOntario’s community safety and correctional services minister is calling on “everyone interested” to comment on proposed changes to the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan. The province is home to the world’s largest nuclear operating facility, Bruce Power reports on its…
New FireSmart Home Development Guide targets Canadian wildfire resiliency
May 5, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterFireSmart Canada, in partnership with The Co-operators, has developed a new resource to help Canadian residents make their homes more resilient to wildfire. The FireSmart Home Development Guide, which will become part of the FireSmart Home Partners Program, outlines specific…
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day gearing up one year after Fort McMurray
May 4, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOne year after the Fort McMurray wildfire started and eventually became Canada’s costliest natural disaster, community groups across the country are gearing up to taking part in the third annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (WCPD) to take measures to reduce…
‘Fresh approach’ needed for Ontario auto insurance: IBC CEO
April 25, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorA report released two weeks ago is “probably the best description we have to date of what is wrong” with Ontario’s auto insurance system, the chief executive officer of Insurance Bureau of Canada said Tuesday. In opening remarks at IBC’s…
Ontario should create ‘list of documents that must be produced’ in personal injury auto lawsuits: Marshall
April 13, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Ontario government should consider allowing auto insurers to offer consumers more choices and come up with new rules for the tort system bearing in mind that personal injury auto lawsuits “seldom involve complex issues of law,” a special adviser…
Federal, Ontario governments invest in Ford Canada centre focusing on connectivity
March 30, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterJustin Trudeau has announced a joint federal and Ontario government investment in the Ford Motor Company of Canada, part of which will help establish a new research and engineering centre focusing on connectivity research and development. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…