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Provincial brokers hearing consumer demand for electronic pink slips
November 23, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorNova Scotia motorists will probably get permission early next year to present electronic proof of auto insurance without having to carry paper pink slips in their vehicles, the president of the province’s broker association predicts. Insurance Brokers Association of Nova…
Proposed law requires minimum number of broker quotations
November 22, 2017 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefThe Regroupement des cabinets de courtage d’assurance du Québec (RCCAQ), a Quebec broker association, is concerned about a proposed change to provincial law that would require brokerages to quote a minimum of four markets on any insurance proposal. Quebec introduced…
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,”…
Insurance Institute Convocation, November, 2017
November 9, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterNovember saw the annual Convocation ceremonies of chapters of the Insurance Institute. In cities across the country, insurance professionals gathered to celebrate the hard work, dedication and achievements of the industry’s newest graduates from such programs as the Chartered Insurance…
WICC Ontario Learning Breakfast for Cancer, November 7, 2017
November 7, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe 20th annual WICC Ontario Learning Breakfast for Cancer took place November 7 at Toronto’s historic Fairmont Royal York. Attended by more than 400 insurance professionals, the event featured a moving keynote by Dr. Michael Taylor, pediatric neuro-oncologist at the…
Standardizing Codes
November 6, 2017 Catherine Smola, president and chief executive officer, Centre for Study of Insurance OperationsInsurance brokerage databases for customer insurance policies rely on computer codes to identify elements endorsements, discounts and coverages. But when different insurance companies use different codes for the same element, it can require more work from brokers wanting to analyze the data.
Archway Insurance joins forces with Jack & Co. Ltd.
November 2, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAtlantic Canada’s Archway Insurance is joining forces with Halifax-based Jack & Co. Ltd. and its affiliate, AFC Insurance Services of Cole Harbour, in a move meant to enhance the capabilities and extend the reach for both entities. The intent of…
Auto reform an opportunity for brokers to review clients’ personal situations: IBAO president-elect
October 31, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorA set of changes to auto accident benefits coverage is a “perfect example” of an opportunity for brokers to contact their clients and review insurance needs, the president-elect of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario suggested at the organization’s recent…
Saskatchewan taxi association urges consultation before adoption of ridesharing in the province
October 26, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Saskatchewan Taxi Cab Association (STCA) is calling on the province to “conduct real consultation” before allowing transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber to operate in the province. In its Speech from the Throne on Wednesday, the provincial government said…
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.
Ontario broker association suspends partnership with Aviva Canada
October 23, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) announced on Monday that it is formally suspending its sponsorship partnership with Aviva Canada “for the foreseeable future.” IBAO CEO Colin Simpson argued in a media release that “Aviva continues to leverage the…
Record number of registrants in 2017 Great British Columbia ShakeOut earthquake drill: IBC
October 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAwareness of earthquake risk in British Columbia looks to be on the rise if registrants for the 2017 Great British Columbia ShakeOut, which reached record numbers this year, is any indicator. A record 886,000 British Columbians participated Thursday, joining millions…