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Cunningham Lindsey announces a series of appointments
August 25, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterCunningham Lindsey has announced a series of executive level appointments. John Seyler has been appointed director of specialty services, Canadian operations of the company. Currently the director of transportation fleet services in London, Ont., Seyler will move to the company’s…
What’s New: In Brief (August 24, 2009)
August 24, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterWinmar Franchise Corp. has announced the opening of its newest location Winmar Lanark County, in London, Ont. The location, located at at 40 Bennett Street, Carleton Place, K7C 4J9, will service the Lanark County, Smith Falls, and Carleton Place area.Owner/operator,…
Hurricane Bill causes “minimal damage”
August 24, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterHurricane Bill appears to have caused “minimal damage” when it roared ashore on Aug. 23, says Nova Scotia’s Emergency Management Office.When it entered Southwestern Maritime waters near dawn on Aug. 23, Hurricane Bill was a Category 1 storm with sustained…
Ontario hammered by series of thunderstorms, tornadoes
August 21, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterA series of severe thunderstorms that reportedly spawned at least five tornadoes ripped through Ontario on Aug. 20, causing widespread damage to homes and properties and one confirmed fatality.Insurance Bureau of Canada has sent representatives to one of the hardest-hit…
What’s New: In Brief (August 21, 2009)
August 21, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is warning Atlantic Canadians to prepare themselves for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Bill on Aug. 22.“The time to prepare is before the storm hits,” Bill Adams, IBC’s vice president of the Atlantic region, says…
What’s New: In Brief (August 20, 2009)
August 20, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterCarstar’s 12th annual industry conference acknowledged Carstar franchise owners who have demonstrated distinguished service and outstanding leadership. This year’s President’s Club recipients include: • Carstar Kitchener Victoria Street, Ontario; • Carstar Brossard, Quebec; • Carstar Kingston Ontario; • Carstar Sudbury,…
What’s New: In Brief (August 20, 2009)
August 20, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR), with support from the City of Toronto, has retrofitted a Toronto home to reduce the risk of basement flooding. ICLR also issued its Handbook for Reducing Basement Flooding, a publication providing comprehensive information…
Hurricane Bill forecast to track through Nova Scotia, Newfoundland
August 19, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Canadian Hurricane Centre has issued a five-day marine forecast for the south shore of Nova Scotia that includes gale force winds of between 40 km-h and 65 km-h by August 22, as Hurricane Bill threatens to brush by Canada’s…
What’s New: In Brief (August 19, 2009)
August 19, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterPhilip Howell has been appointed the CEO and superintendent of financial services for the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO).FSCO regulates the province’s insurance industry.Howell most recently served as the deputy minister of economic development for the Ontario government. He…
Scotiabank enters Canadian personal lines market
August 18, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterScotiabank Group has launched ScotiaLife Financial, a new insurance brand that will be distributed via online and retail storefronts.ScotiaLife Financial’s suite of insurance products includes both home and auto products, as well as additional life, health, travel and credit products.…
Consumers scrimping on auto repair costs during a difficult economy: J.D. Power and Associates
August 18, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterAverage annual expenditures on vehicle maintenance and repair services have declined by approximately 7% from 2008, according to J.D. Power and Associates’ recently released 2009 Canadian Customer Commitment Index Study.Conducted between April and June 2009, the study is based on…
Hurricane Bill kicks off 2009 season
August 17, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterHurricane Bill — the first hurricane of a season that is already two-and-a-half months old — has formed in the Atlantic and is projected to be a “major” (Category 3) hurricane by Aug. 19, the National Hurricane Center predicts.The hurricane…