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New Brunswick announces new flood mitigation plans
October 3, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe province of New Brunswick has announced flood mitigation plans, including spending up to $8 million on relocation and flood-proofing in the Perth-Andover and Tobique First Nation regions. Environment and Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch had recently announced interim mitigation…
DONALD (Don) BROWN joins the Paul Davis Systems Canadas team as Director, National Sales & Marketing
October 3, 2012 Paul Davis SystemsPaul Davis Systems Canada, Ltd. (PDSC) a restoration services industry leader is proud to announce the addition of Donald (Don) Brown to the team. In the Director, National Sales & Marketing role, Don will be responsible for new business initiatives…
Alberta broker moving to “eco-office”
October 2, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAlberta independent commercial broker Robinson Insurance Brokers Ltd. has announced it will move to a new “eco-office” in Edmonton on Nov. 1. The new office is solar-powered, using a 3.4kWh Photovoltaic roof system, and uses low-wattage electronics, the company explained…
Home and auto insurance comparison website launches in Alberta
October 2, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterA home and auto insurance comparison website has launched in Alberta after reported success in Ontario. InsuranceHunter.ca provides three “competitive quotes in three minutes,” using its own comparison technology, according to a statement from the site. After choosing a quote,…
SPECS Limited Opens New Branch Office in Winnipeg, MB
October 2, 2012 Canadian Underwriter magazineEdmonton, AB – SPECS Limited, the country’s leading provider of independent property damage valuations and construction management services has opened a new office in Winnipeg, MB. SPECS is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Duncan to the position of…
SPECS Limited Opens New Branch Office in St. Johns, NL
October 2, 2012 Canadian Underwriter magazineEdmonton, AB – SPECS Limited, the country’s leading provider of independent property damage valuations and construction management services has opened a new office in St. John’s, NL. SPECS is pleased to announce the appointment of Clifford Rose to the position…
SPECS Limited Relocates Victoria, BC Office
October 2, 2012 Canadian Underwriter magazineEdmonton, AB – SPECS Limited, the country’s leading provider of independent property damage valuations and construction management services has relocated its Victoria Branch Office. SPECS is also pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Zyla to the position of Branch…
Bundled policies mean higher U.S. homeowner satisfaction: J.D. Power survey
October 2, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurers have a greater chance of achieving customer satisfaction if they bundle other policies with a homeowner policy, notes the most recent version of J.D. Power and Associates U.S. national homeowners insurance study. The 12th edition of the survey shows…
Commercial prices climb in second quarter
October 2, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterRates for commercial insurance increased by an average 6% in the second quarter of 2012, marking the sixth consecutive quarter that aggregate prices rose for all commercial lines, notes a recent survey by Towers Watson. Price increases were seen in…
Honda issues recall for 30,000 Accords in Canada
October 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterHonda Canada has issued a recall for about 30,000 Accord V6 models in the country after a power steering part problem that could potentially cause a fire. The models included in the recall are those between 2003 and 2007. Exposure…
Preparedness demands leaders who envision big-picture issues
October 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterPreparedness in the event of a catastrophic event could prove the difference between life and death, economic resilience and recovery, Don Forgeron, president and CEO of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, told delegates to the National Insurance Conference of Canada…
Low interest rates will persist: TD chief economist
October 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe low interest rate environment in Canada likely will persist over the next few years, with the Bank of Canada likely to stick to small incremental increases, says TD Bank Financial Group’s chief economist. Rates between now and mid-2015 will…