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Swiss Re Group books $2.5 billion for pandemic-related losses
July 31, 2020 by David GambrillSwiss Re today reported COVID-19 claims and reserves totalling $2.5 billion across the Group, resulting in a net loss of $1.1 billion in the first half of 2020 (all figures in U.S. dollars). “Based on current information and a prudent…
IBAO updates awards program to salute community leadership during the pandemic
July 30, 2020 by David GambrillShortly after the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus to be a global pandemic, when Canadian P&C insurance industry employees first started to work from home remotely to avoid the spread of the virus, Canadian Underwriter asked brokers in…
New boiler inspection rules coming to Ontario agriculture
July 28, 2020 by Greg MeckbachAn exemption from inspection rules for boilers and pressure vessels in Ontario’s agricultural sector is coming to an end. Starting next year, boilers and pressure vessels will have to get a certificate of inspection from the province’s Technical Standards and…
Trillium Mutual Insurance donates $50,000 to 4-H Ontario Youth Mental Health Program
June 26, 2020 Trillium Mutual InsuranceLISTOWEL, ON, JUNE 26, 2020/insPRESS/- Trillium Mutual Insurance, a leading Mutual Insurer focused on protecting and enhancing farms and rural communities, proudly announces a $50,000 donation through its ROOTS Community Fund to support 4-H Ontario’s: Taking Our Mental Health to…
Allstate adds Power to its Canadian lineup
June 8, 2020 by David GambrillJennifer Power is the new vice president of Pembridge and Pafco, Allstate Insurance Company of Canada has announced. Power succeeds Bob Tisdale, who announced his retirement last year as president and chief operating officer of Pembridge and Pafco, and vice…
Guess who Desjardins appointed to lead national growth?
June 3, 2020 by David GambrillDesjardins has tapped Marilyn Horrick to be its senior vice president of the Ontario market, effective June 8, 2020. “Thrilled to be joining this world-class organization one week today,” Horrick posted on LinkedIn. “Moving into a role that keeps me…
Aon names new president of Reinsurance Solutions in Canada
May 8, 2020 by David GambrillMatt Wolfe has been appointed the new president of Reinsurance Solutions in Canada, Aon plc announced Friday. “In his new role, Matt will lead the Canadian Reinsurance solutions team and bring unmatched analytics and insights to clients across the country,”…
2020 National Insurance Conference of Canada cancelled due to COVID-19
April 28, 2020 MSA ResearchMessage from our CEO TORONTO, ON, April 28, 2020/insPRESS/ – National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC) 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 and will run again in the autumn of 2021. It is with a heavy heart, and for…
MGB Claims Consultants Inc. Welcomes Lisa Balcaen to the British Columbia Office
April 14, 2020 MGB Claims Consultants Inc.Vancouver, B.C., April 14, 2020/InsPress/ – It is with great pleasure that MGB Claims Consultants Inc. announce Lisa Balcaen joined the firm effective March 23, 2020 in the role of General Adjuster. Lisa is an experienced casualty adjuster with over…
Christian Injates, Senior Manager of Environmental Services
April 9, 2020 MBC GroupVancouver, B.C., April 9, 2020/InsPress/ – MBC Group continues to expand with the addition of Christian Injates. As of April 13th, 2020, Christian will be joining the team as our Senior Manager of Environmental Services based out of our Vancouver…
Crawford & Company® Welcomes Karen Bain as National Account Executive
April 7, 2020 Crawford & Co.Toronto, ON, April 7, 2020/InsPress/ – Crawford & Company® (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B), the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to carriers, brokers and corporates, announces the appointment of Karen Bain as national account…
COVID-19 – A message from WICC
March 31, 2020 WICCToronto, ON, March 31, 2020/InsPress/ – Our insurance community is showing critical leadership around a multitude of issues COVID-19 is presenting. We hope that you and your families are staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented and trying times. Our…