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Insurance
U.S. insurers see net income surge in 2012 Q1: Moody’s
May 17, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterConsistent rate increases and a relatively quiet period for natural catastrophes allowed property and casualty insurers in the United States to increase their net income by 69%, notes a report by Moody’s Investor Services. Net written premiums were up 4%…
Using captives as reinvestment vehicles and risk management promoters for universities
May 17, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCaptives can be employed as a reinvestment vehicle and risk management promoter for universities, institutions that need specialized coverages the commercial market may not be able to provide. Universities’ risk exposures are wide ranging, including aging infrastructure, complex lab spaces,…
Software deals plateau for P&C industry: Celent
May 16, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe level of information technology investments by property and casualty insurers in North America slowed last year, with many companies sticking to the same vendors in a period of economic turbulence, research firm Celent noted in a recent report. It…
Allianz reports near-record revenues for 2012 Q1
May 16, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAllianz Group recorded a strong first quarter, increasing its overall revenues to $38.3 billion, the second highest level in the company’s history. Operating profits in 2012 Q1 also rose for the German-based insurer, at $2.93 billion, up from the previous…
Quebec coroner calls for measures to prevent people from driving while fatigued
May 16, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterIn the wake of a crash in 2010 that killed three cyclists training for a triathlon, Quebec’s coroner is calling on Transport Canada to require manufacturers to equip vehicles with a system for detecting drowsiness and loss of driver alertness.…
Canada’s insurance industry raises $245,000 for sick children and their families at the 18th Annual Starlight Insurance Gala
May 16, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCanada’s insurance community raised $245,000 for Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada at the 18th Annual Starlight Insurance Gala held in Toronto on May 12. Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada is dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their…
Aviva Canada offers “Pre-fill” quoting solution for brokers in Ontario, Alberta and Atlantic Canada
May 16, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada is introducing Compu-Quote’s “Pre-fill” solution to brokers in Ontario, Alberta and Atlantic Canada that use their comparative rating solution. The application is designed to increase the speed of data entry in the quoting process for more than 600…
Alberta imposes broad wildfire ban
May 15, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAlberta has imposed a fire ban for forested lands over a swath of the province, almost one year after a wildfire levelled a large part of Slave Lake, Alberta. The Slave Lake wildfire on May 14, 2011, still currently under…
No need for damages to be formally quantified before a plaintiff can launch action against own insurer in underinsured motorist case
May 15, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterA plaintiff does not need to have damages quantified by settlement or judgment before proceeding with an action against his own insurer under the inadequately insured motorist provision of an auto insurance policy, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled.…
ICBC gears up for public consultation on rates
May 15, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterBritish Columbia’s public auto insurer will be holding open house sessions on how its premiums should be determined and whether higher-risk drivers should be penalized with higher rates. The public sessions, running across the province from May 22 to June…
General insurance segment of Zurich Insurance Group increases profit in 2012 Q1
May 15, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterZurich Insurance Group’s general insurance segment reported a $576-million increase in its business operating profit in 2012 Q1, reflecting a lower number of catastrophe events compared to the same period last year. The general insurance segment’s quarterly profit rose from…
Aon Risk Solutions Canada makes two appointments in global/large business division
May 15, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCraig Gilmour has been appointed Aon Risk Solutions Canada’s new executive vice president of global/large business. As part of his responsibilities, Gilmour will oversee several groups, including financial services, risk consulting, risk control, real estate and actuarial consulting, as well…