Topic
Appointments
La Garantie accueille deux nouveaux membres au sein de son conseil d’administration
December 5, 2017 by Linda DomenichiniTORONTO, Dec. 5, 2017 /insPRESS/ – La Garantie, Compagnie d’Assurance de l’Amérique du Nord (La Garantie) a le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Bev Wittmack et Dawn Tattle au sein de son conseil d’administration. Bev Wittmack est administratrice de JEH Enterprises Inc.,…
The Guarantee Company of North America Welcomes Two New Board of Directors
December 5, 2017 by Linda DomenichiniTORONTO, Dec. 5, 2017 /insPRESS/ – The Guarantee Company of North America (The Guarantee) is pleased to announce the appointments of Bev Wittmack and Dawn Tattle to its Board of Directors. Bev Wittmack is a Director of JEH Enterprises Inc,…
P&C People: Who’s doing what
November 30, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterIndemniPro shakes up Quebec leadership IndemniPro, an independent claims adjuster, has announced two organizational changes in Quebec. After a 16-year career with IndemniPro, Suzie Godmer, senior vice president of the company’s Quebec and Atlantic Canada regions, has decided to leave…
P&C People: Who’s doing what
November 25, 2017 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefQuebec regulator names inaugural fintech director The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the regulatory and oversight body for Québec’s financial sector, has appointed Moad Fahmi to the new position of director of fintech and innovation. “This new function will foster the collaboration that…
P&C people: Who’s doing what?
November 17, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorEconomical Insurance has hired a new personal lines EVP, while The Guarantee Company of North America’s former chief executive officer is now a senior fellow for the C.D. Howe Institute. Economical welcomes MacDonald to the team Economical Insurance announced Tuesday…
Insurer “redefines” its commercial insurance strategy
November 16, 2017 Jason Contant, Online EditorEconomical Insurance is looking to “redefine” its approach to commercial insurance with a new strategy and structure, the insurer’s manager of public and media relations, Doug Maybee, told Canadian Underwriter on Thursday. “It certainly shows that we are taking steps…
New Editor-in-Chief for Canadian Underwriter as veteran journalist David Gambrill returns
November 13, 2017 Canadian UnderwriterTORONTO, Nov. 13, 2017 /insPRESS/ – Newcom Business Media Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of David Gambrill as Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Underwriter. “David is an award-winning writer and editor who’s arguably Canada’s most experienced and knowledgeable insurance journalist,”…
Former Maclean’s publisher hired for new Canadian Underwriter and Claims Canada role
November 2, 2017 Newcom Business Media Inc.TORONTO, November 2, 2017 / insPRESS/ – Newcom Business Media Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Parente to the new role of Director, Business Development, of the Insurance Media Group. The Insurance Media Group publishes Canadian Underwriter,…
Community Involvement
October 24, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorBrokers need to do more than just sit in their offices for eight hours a day, suggests Brian Purcell, president-elect of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario.
Former Governor General Johnston to help Fairfax Financial with government relations outside Canada
October 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterDavid Johnston, until recently Governor General of Canada, has been hired by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., the Toronto-based corporate parent of several property and casualty insurers, as a global advisor, Fairfax said Tuesday. Johnston was replaced Oct. 2 as Governor…
Octo Telematics to acquire Willis Towers Watson’s UBI assets; firms to partner on insurance-related products
October 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOcto Telematics and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) have reached an agreement in which the former will acquire the latter’s usage-based insurance (UBI) assets, setting the stage for the two companies to work together on more auto telematics opportunities. Leveraging Octo’s…
A Solid Foundation
October 2, 2017 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorScott Treasure, incoming president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada, understands that staying committed to core principles offers a strong foundation for moving forward.