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Insurance
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…
Crawford & Company (Canada) appoints Randy Lim as national account executive for western region
May 15, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterRandy Lim assumed responsibilities as national account executive for Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.’s western region on May 1. With more than two decades of experience in the brokerage community, Lim has served in both production and claims advocacy roles…
Paul Davis Systems-Luckiest Moment Contest Winner Announced
May 15, 2012 Paul Davis SystemsThose who attended this year’s WICC Gala in Toronto may have noticed an opportunity to enter the Paul Davis Systems Luckiest Moment contest. The table favours this year were horseshoes and attached to those were a “Paul Davis Systems of…
Crawford Appoints Randy Lim as National Account Executive for Western Canada
May 15, 2012 Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.Randy Lim has been named national account executive for Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.’s western region, effective May 1. Lim has more than 20 years of experience in the brokerage community and has previously worked in both production and claims…
Swiss Re introduces new app for iPad devices
May 14, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterSwiss Re has unveiled a new investor relations and media relations app designed specifically for iPad devices. Available free of charge, the Swiss Re IR-MR App provides users access to the latest automatically uploaded content. The information includes the latest…
Quebec drivers most satisfied with auto insurance, B.C. drivers the least: survey
May 14, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterQuebec drivers are happiest with their auto insurance product, while British Columbia drivers are the most critical of theirs, based on a recent online survey conducted by InsurEye. The Canadian company provides online analysis to help buyers manage their insurance.…
Lloyd’s charts bold growth plan to 2025
May 14, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterOne of the most recognizable brands in insurance is launching an ambitious strategy to become a “global hub for specialist insurance and reinsurance” over the next decade. Vision 2025 is Lloyd’s plan to “truly internationalize the Lloyd’s underwriting community” by…
Ironshore teams up with Mitsui Sumitomo to increase capacity to $25 million
May 14, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterA consortium relationship with Mitsui Sumitomo has allowed Ironshore Canada Ltd. to increase its specialty casualty lines capacity to $25 million. Among other things, the increased capacity “satisfies a demand for higher limits by global and domestic clients who are…
Canadian Underwriter magazine Insurance Media Group Appoints Angela Stelmakowich to Position of Editor
May 14, 2012 Canadian Underwriter magazineDavid Gambrill, Senior Editor, Canadian Underwriter magazine – Insurance Media Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Stelmakowich to the position of Editor of Canadian Underwriter magazine and The Ontario Broker magazine. An award-winning editor, Angela joins Canadian…
Claims Canada magazine Appoints Craig Harris to Position of Editor
May 14, 2012 Canadian Underwriter magazinePaul Aquino, Publisher, Claims Canada magazine (claimscanada.ca), is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Harris for a one-year term to the position of Editor of Claims Canada magazine. With a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Carleton University, Craig brings…