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Sawmill explosion in B.C. hits beleaguered industry
April 25, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAn explosion and fire at the Lakeland Mills sawmill in Prince George, B.C. on Apr. 23 was the second such incident in four months and will contribute to an already difficult insurance market for lumber operators in the province. The…
Pembridge Launches Next Phase of Broker Connectivity
April 25, 2012 Canadian Underwriter magazineMarkham, ON – April, 2012 – Pembridge Insurance Company announces today the launch of Broker Connectivity Property Upload, the third phase of a joint venture with Brovada Technologies that offers real-time transactions aimed at improving broker workflows. In this phase,…
GIFFIN KOERTH ANNOUNCES EXCEEDING 5MW OF SOLAR COMMISSIONING
April 25, 2012 Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering & ScienceThe Giffin Koerth Solar Energy Group has announced they have exceeded 5 megawatts (approximately 21,000 panels) of solar commissioning. Leaders in the development of the commissioning process, the Solar Group consults with developers, manufacturers, regulatory agencies and contractors. For more…
Civil unrest causes risk downgrades in 37 countries: Aon Political Risk Map
April 24, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCivil unrest partially arising from global economic austerity measures has prompted downgrades in 37 countries in Aon’s annual risk assessment of global terrorism and political violence. Citing austerity measures as a byproduct of the global economic crisis, Aon Risk Solutions,…
ERM and risk modeling helped reinsurers weather CAT storm: A.M. Best
April 24, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterBetter risk management and more sophisticated risk modeling platforms are two main reasons behind the global reinsurance sector’s “resiliency” in the face of near-record catastrophe losses last year, says A.M. Best in a recent report. “In a word, ’resilient’ might…
State Farm sponsors research into wildlife collisions
April 24, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterNew research will provide a “clearing house” of information on wildlife-vehicle collisions, an issue that costs more than $200 million per year, according to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF). TIRF is creating a database that will summarize all available…
ACE Group announces Canadian leadership appointments
April 24, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe ACE Group has announced new leadership appointments in its Canadian operations. Andrew Hollenberg, regional senior vice president of accident and health (A&H) and life for ACE Europe, has been appointed as country president of ACE Canada. In this position,…
SCM launches iClarify services to Alberta brokers
April 24, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterSCM Risk Management Services (RMS) has launched iClarify services to Alberta brokers using the Compu-Quote and PowerQuote platforms. The initial launch focuses on Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Medicine Hat, with enhanced data and imagery continuing to go live…
ICBC seeks essential service designation for specific claims and insurance functions
April 24, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is seeking essential service designation for specific claims, insurance and driver-licensing functions, loss of which the ICBC argues could put residents at risk should staff decide to strike. The Canadian Office & Professional…
Westmount Insurance Brokerage Brings Social Media to Montreal — 140 Conference Montreal: Exploring the State of Now
April 23, 2012 Canadian Underwriter magazineOgilvy & Ogilvy in Westmount is proud to announce sponsorship of the Montreal 140 Conference, to take place May 15th 2012. The 140 Conferences have taken place in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Tel Aviv, and many other cities worldwide.…
iPhone/iPad users can now view ‘Digital Editions’ of Canadian Underwriter and Claims Canada magazine’s on their mobile devices
April 23, 2012 Canadian Underwriter magazineiPhone/iPad users can now view the ‘Digital Editions’ of both Canadian Underwriter and Claims Canada magazine’s on their mobile devices – on which digital edition pages ‘swipe to the right‘. Canadian Underwriter Digital Editions archived back to 2009 (Text Editions…
Toronto-area drivers say they would try pay-as-you-drive insurance
April 23, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterTwo-thirds of drivers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) say they would likely try pay-as-you-drive (PAYD) insurance if it were available, notes a study by the Pembina Institute, a non-profit think tank that promotes sustainable energy solutions. The institute’s study…