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Insurance
Saskatchewan Insurance Council warns province’s motor dealers about B.C.-based, uninsured third party motor vehicle warranty
February 28, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe General Insurance Council of Saskatchewan is warning Saskatchewan motor dealerships about an unlicensed and uninsured third party motor vehicle warranty. The warranty had been offered in B.C. to Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley dealerships for subsequent retail sale to consumers. The…
Ontario firms launch class action suit against VIA Rail following derailment
February 28, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterTwo Ontario law firms intend to launch a $10-million class action lawsuit against VIA and CN Rail following the Feb. 26, 2012 derailment of a passenger train near Burlington, Ontario. The law firms of Sutts, Strosberg LLP and Falconer Charney…
The Dominion of Canada launches mobile app for home and auto clients
February 28, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company has launched a free mobile app for its auto and property policyholders. The Dominion’s mobile app includes: The first steps to take when in a car collision and what to do following an…
Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) calls for entries into its Showcase Awards
February 28, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) is calling worldwide for entries into its IMCA Showcase Awards, the longest-running creative awards competition for insurance marketing and communications professionals. The 2012 IMCA Showcase Awards competition is now in its 54th year.…
Canadian Underwriter and Swiss Re Webinar on ‘Making Overland Flood Insurable For Canadian Homeowners’ now Archived OnDemand
February 27, 2012 Canadian Underwriter magazineAt present, homeowners in Canada cannot purchase overland flood insurance and instead are left to rely on government provided financial assistance programs after flood events. However, insurance companies already have well-established methods for assessing and paying claims, which can result…
Canadians concerned about online fraud related to smartphone apps and social media sites
February 27, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterGiven the increasing popularity of smartphones, tablets and social media sites, many Canadians are concerned they might become victims of online fraud schemes targeting these technologies. Eighty-four per cent out of 1,000 people surveyed in an Environics poll, commissioned by…
Market-based approach to auto insurance better than strict regulatory approach: Insurance Research Council
February 27, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterA market-based approach to setting rates in automobile insurance would have long-term positive effects for both insurers and consumers, according to the Insurance Research Council (IRC). The IRC examined automobile insurance markets in three states — South Carolina (reformed in…
AMF seeks consultation on regulating sale of insurance online
February 27, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Autorité des marches financiers (AMF) has launched a consultation paper on the regulation of the sale of insurance products through the Internet. “Some industry participants see the current framework as restricting online transactions, whereas others view it as more…
Berkshire Hathaway’s P&C operations report ninth consecutive year of underwriting profit, but profits shrunk in 2011
February 27, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterBerkshire Hathaway Inc.’s property and casualty insurance operations have recorded their ninth straight year of a total underwriting profit, although the underwriting profit in 2011 was down significantly due in part to large catastrophe losses affecting the industry as a…
FirstOnSite opens new branch in St. Catharines, Ontario
February 27, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterFirstOnSite Restoration has opened its newest branch in St. Catharines, Ontario. The St. Catharines branch, located at 207 St. Paul Street West, will be led by Tom Baldassarra, a project manager at FirstOnSite. Baldassarra serves as a member of FirstOnSite’s…
Manitoba police have handed out 500 traffic violations in 2012 involving driving while using cell phones and texting
February 27, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterPolice in Manitoba have handed out more than 500 handheld, cell phone or texting traffic violations throughout the province thus far in 2012. Even so, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) cites a recent survey showing that even though drivers have been…
More Canadians admit to using cell phones while driving than a decade ago
February 24, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe number of Canadian drivers that admit to using their cell phones while behind the wheel increased 15.8% since 2001, according to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF). In a recent Road Safety Monitor poll, TIRF found that more than…