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Associations
Toronto Insurance Conference puts out call for applications to TIC Scholarships Program, up to $15,000 available
April 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Toronto Insurance Conference (TIC) is now accepting applications for the fourth year of its university scholarships program. Founded in 2013 and managed by the Insurance Institute of Ontario, the TIC Scholarships Program offers financial assistance for up to three…
Two-thirds of polled Canadians do not trust self-driving vehicles, but think there are benefits in the future: CAA
April 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadians are wary of driverless cars, with nearly two-thirds saying they would not trust a vehicle to drive itself while they are in it, according to new research released on Monday by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). CAA said that…
Customers ‘highly highly irritated’ if websites too slow: CSIO speaker
April 15, 2016 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorInsurance providers with a mobile web presence need to ensure their pages load quickly, a Google Inc. executive suggested Thursday to industry professionals in Toronto during the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) annual members’ meeting. “Google is optimizing…
RIMS executive report outlines steps to successful risk taking
April 12, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorSAN DIEGO – RIMS, the risk management society, issued a new executive report Tuesday that explores how a formal risk appetite and risk tolerance statement “can become a powerful strategic tool for not only managing risk, but also for maintaining…
William McGannon, David Mikulina named to the Risk Management Hall of Fame
April 12, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorSAN DIEGO – William McGannon, a risk management pioneer who had a resounding impact on Canada’s risk management profession, is among the two latest members of the Risk Management Hall of Fame (RMHF). McGannon – long-time employee of NOVA Chemical…
Forecasting emerging risks expected to get tougher: Marsh/RIMS report
April 11, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorSAN DIEGO – Cyber attacks – once again identified as a top critical business risk – are expected to be a source of emerging risks, but forecasting for all emerging risks could prove more challenging over the next three years,…
San Diego schools, students beneficiaries of 2016 RIMS Community Service Day
April 10, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorSAN DIEGO – Risk professionals from around the world rolled up their sleeves to use paintbrushes and other tools to provide schools in San Diego – host city of RIMS ’16: Go Beyond – with a facelift as part of…
AIG Reception at RIMS 2016 Conference & Exhibition, San Diego, April 10
April 10, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterOn April 10, immediately following RIMS Opening Reception in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, AIG held its RIMS 2016 Conference & Exhibition Reception at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Guests were treated to a true night at the…
Peace Hills Insurance launches CSIO eDelivery, obtains certification
April 4, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterWestern Canadian insurer Peace Hills Insurance has implemented eDelivery, enabling the electronic transmission of personal lines policy documents directly to consumers’ Canada Post epost digital mailboxes in place of traditional mail, the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) said…
Healthy Brokerages
April 1, 2016 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorVolunteering with industry associations is “about the health of the industry,” says Robyn Young, president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta.
Moves and Views
April 1, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter1 Ryan Michel [1] took on duties as president and chief executive officer of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada and its subsidiary companies January 11. Michel succeeds John O’Donnell, now senior vice president with Allstate Insurance Corporation in the United…
Sharing economy an opportunity for insurers, government should focus on objectives: OMIA speaker
April 1, 2016 by Angela StelmakowichRegulators would do well to resist taking a “whack-a-mole” approach to the sharing economy – something that could result in a $20 billion market in Canada within the next decade – and, instead, consider their ultimate objectives, Sunil Johal, policy…