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Appointments
New CEO for Manitoba government auto insurer
November 4, 2020 by Greg MeckbachManitoba Public Insurance has hired Eric Herbelin, a former senior strategist for Zurich Insurance, as its new CEO, effective Jan. 4. Herbelin worked in Switzerland for Zurich from 2001 through 2016, according to his LinkedIn profile. MPI announced Herbelin’s appointment…
How solvency risk has changed since the days of the eight-track tape
October 23, 2020 by Greg MeckbachWhen Bob Tisdale started his career about 40 years ago, insurers were more likely to get into financial trouble. “When I first started in this industry in the early days, I was doing commercial underwriting and there were a lot…
Meet the new Canadian Association of Mutual Insurance Companies president
October 22, 2020 by Greg MeckbachWith the COVID-19 pandemic drastically reducing the frequency of in-person meetings, the new president of the Canadian Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (CAMIC) plans to meet online with each member to hear their concerns. “I am mapping out a plan…
Chubb names new president for Canada; Moore retiring
October 22, 2020 by Greg MeckbachCommercial insurer Chubb Canada is about to get a new president. Ellen Moore is retiring at the end of this year, Chubb announced Thursday. “I want to thank Ellen for the exceptional contributions she’s made during her 40 years at…
Continuity during COVID: Executive of national broker association stands pat
October 19, 2020 by Greg MeckbachKent Rowe, vice president of commercial lines for Wedgwood Insurance, is staying on for another year as president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. IBAC held its annual general meeting Sept. 23. IBAC announced Monday that its 2019-20 executive…
Fairfax welcomes back former Canadian governor general to its board
October 5, 2020 by Greg MeckbachFairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. announced Monday that former Governor General of Canada David Johnston is back on its board of directors. Johnston had to step down from the Fairfax board when he became Governor General of Canada in 2010, the…
Doubling down on specialty
October 2, 2020 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorBernard McNulty, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s new chief agent for Canada, explains the impact of the pandemic and what changes may be in store
Guy Carpenter names new head of Canadian operations
August 5, 2020 by David GambrillPeter Askew has been named president and CEO of the Canadian business of global reinsurance specialist Guy Carpenter & Company LLC, a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies. Effective immediately, Askew will be responsible for Guy Carpenter’s reinsurance broking activities…
Former LawPro CEO nominated to investment industry regulator board
June 25, 2020 by Greg MeckbachMalcolm Heins, a former CEO of Ontario’s professional liability insurer for lawyers, has been nominated to the board of directors of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, IIROC has announced. Heins (pictured below) joined Simcoe & Erie General Insurance…
MBC Group expands expert services and its leadership team in Western Canada
June 23, 2020 MBC GroupCALGARY AND EDMONTON, AB, JUNE 23, 2020/insPRESS/ – MBC Group continues to enhance its expert roster and has appointed three professionals to better service its growing list of clients. Koffi Deku, Director of Engineering for Western Canada; Nick Puddle, Senior…
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…