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Insurance
United States likely to see ‘above-normal’ number of tornadoes in 2012
February 22, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAccuWeather.com is predicting an active severe weather season in the United States, with an above-normal number of tornadoes in 2012. Last year ranks as the fourth most deadly tornado year ever recorded in the U.S., with 1,709 tornadoes touching down.…
IBAO announces 2012 dates for ‘Beyond Best in Class’
February 22, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) has announced its 2012 dates for its five-part development program, Beyond Best in Class (BBiC). The 2012 offering will be limited to 40 brokerages. Each offering will have geographical restrictions in place so competing…
ROCHON ENGINEERING ANNOUNCES NEW HIRE IN SALES AND MARKETING
February 22, 2012 Rochon Engineering Inc.Michael and Vincent Rochon are pleased to announce that Craig Smith C.R.M, C.E.T has accepted a position as President, Sales and Marketing with Rochon Engineering. Craig has an extensive background in the Insurance business having spent almost 25 years with RSA…
CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. named one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies
February 22, 2012 CARSTAR Automotive CanadaCARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. is proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 2011. This prestigious honour is awarded by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, and Queen’s School of Business and showcases Canadian owned and…
FSCO arbitrator holds firm to 60-day timeframe for mediation
February 21, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has released an arbitration decision that follows in the footsteps of the Ontario Superior Court, finding that a 60-day mediation timeframe is firm, despite a backlog of cases. In Nicholas Leone and State…
Patrick Lundy new head of Zurich’s commercial lines business in Canada
February 21, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterPatrick Lundy is the newly appointed chief agent and CEO for Zurich Canada. Lundy replaces Alister Campbell, who departed the company in February. Since starting his career in the insurance industry 15 years ago, Lundy has held various executive management…
Less than 10% of major reputation crises insurable: Willis
February 21, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAbout 95% of major corporations have suffered at least one major reputation crisis in the last 20 years, but less than 10% of these events are insurable, according to Willis Group Holdings. Phil Ellis, CEO of Willis Global Solutions Consulting…
New Brunswick union pushes for public insurance
February 21, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe New Brunswick Union of Public and Private employees believes public auto insurance is one way to address the province’s budget woes. The union represents 8,500 workers in the public, private and manufacturing sectors. In a statement online, the union…
Frank Cowan Company launches program for health care organizations and professionals
February 21, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterFrank Cowan Company, a provider of Canadian municipal, health care, education and community service insurance solutions, has introduced a new insurance program for health care organizations and professionals called Health & Wellness. “We understand that a one-size-fits-all policy is of…
CARSTAR adds two new Ontario locations
February 21, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. has added two new Ontario locations: CARSTAR Milton Service Centre and CARSTAR Newmarket – both part of the LC Group of CARSTAR Collision Centres. The LC Group of CARSTAR Collision Centres includes partners Ian Ladd and…
GIFFIN KOERTH ANNOUNCES A NEW HIRE TO THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP
February 21, 2012 Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering & ScienceGiffin Koerth is pleased to welcome Tom Pepper to the Civil Engineering Group. Tom has a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering degree from Carleton University and joins us with over 6 years of relevant experience. For more information on…
B.C. Coroner study draws links between seat belt use and fatal crashes
February 17, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe B.C. Coroners Service has just completed a detailed study of fatal motor vehicle crashes in the Interior of the province, which shows a high proportion of those who died were not wearing seatbelts. “Although numerous studies by the RCMP…