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Appointments
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.
Intact completes acquisition of U.S. specialty insurer OneBeacon, announces executive appointment
September 28, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterIntact Financial Corporation (IFC) announced on Thursday that it has completed its $2.3 billion (US$1.7 billion) acquisition of U.S. specialty insurer OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. The acquisition makes IFC “a leading provider of specialty insurance in North America with over…
Crawford’s Global Technical Services™ Division Welcomes John Valeriote and Ashley Misurka
September 27, 2017 Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.TORONTO (Sept. 27, 2017) – Crawford & Company® (Canada), Inc. announce the addition of John Valeriote and Ashley Misurka to Crawford’s Global Technical Services™ (GTS™) division. The Crawford® GTS team in Canada includes more than 75 highly technical claims adjusters…
Dave Smiley appointed president and chief operating officer of Unica Insurance
September 27, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterMississauga, Ont.-based Unica Insurance announced on Wednesday that Dave Smiley has been appointed president and chief operating officer of the company. Smiley previously held the position of vice president of operations for Unica since 2009. He brings with him almost…
Volunteers Wanted
September 20, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorWith the risk landscape changing, RIMS president Nowell Seaman says the organization welcomes risk professionals who are dedicated, passionate and want to better understand and manage risk.
Wawanesa names Chris Henn as president of U.S. operations
August 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterWawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada with a growing presence in the United States, announced on Thursday that Chris Henn has been appointed president of its U.S. operations effective Aug. 31. Prior…
Pressing Forward
August 12, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorExploring the use of technology and reaching out to like-minded groups will be top of mind for Monica Kuzyk, the incoming president of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association.
Roger Dunbar appointed to lead Sonnet
August 11, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterSonnet Insurance Company announced on Friday that Roger Dunbar has been appointed to lead the company, Economical Insurance’s digital direct channel, effective Monday, Aug. 14. “With a career focused on digital innovation and improved customer experience, Dunbar will lead a…
MKA Canada, Inc. Announces New Winnipeg Office
July 27, 2017 MKA Canada Inc.On behalf of the Board of Directors , we are pleased to announce the opening of our Winnipeg Office and appointment of Etienne Nel as Regional Manager. Barry Milliner PMP, PQS, AssocRICS Managing Director – Canada Etienne has over 16 years of…
Easy Does It
July 17, 2017 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorAlice Keung, Economical Insurance’s chief transformation officer, says a key lesson learned from working in various sectors is the need to focus on the customer perspective.
Russell Finley Joins EFI Global as Senior Professional Geoscientist and Hydrogeologist
July 17, 2017 by Cunningham Lindsey Canada Claims Services Ltd.EFI Global is pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Finley as Senior Professional Geoscientist and Hydrogeologist. Russell is based in the Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office in Canada and will report to Kevin Burgher, Director of National Environmental Services. Russell…
Marsh & McLennan Companies appoints John Doyle CEO of Marsh
July 7, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal professional services firm Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) has announced the appointment of John Doyle as chief executive officer of Marsh, effective immediately. Doyle will report to MMC president and CEO Dan Glaser and continue to serve on…