Topic
Legal
Taking Care of Business
November 1, 2011 Robert Fletcher, President, Intellectual Property Insurance Services Corporation (IPISC)Many businesses are facing life-and-death legal battles over intellectual property disputes without knowing about IP insurance.
The Long Arm of the Law
November 1, 2011 Vanessa Mariga, Associate EditorPrivacy breaches, the extension of the U.S. regulator’s reach into Canada and expansion of the municipalities’ responsibility to pay for the mistakes of “ordinary drivers” made headlines at RIMS.
RIMS Canada Conference opening reception
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterGuests mingled at the official Opening Reception of the RIMS Canada Conference Ottawa on Sept. 18. Allianz Global Risks and Integro Insurance Brokers sponsored the event, which was held in the ballroom of the Fairmont Château Laurier Hotel.
Catlin Canada RIMS conference reception
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCatlin Canada hosted a reception at the RIMS Canada Conference at Mansion Nightclub in downtown Ottawa on Sept. 18. The event featured a night of drinks, dancing and appetizers. Suspended Animation, a team of acrobats, provided the entertainment.
Zurich Canada customer dinner
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterZurich Canada kicked off the Ottawa RIMS Canada Conference on Sept. 18 by hosting a customer dinner at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. The beauty of this room did not go unnoticed by guests. Across the river,…
RIMS Canada Award Lunch
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterDelegates of the RIMS Canada Conference gathered to celebrate the achievements of their peers during the Award Lunch. The Ontario chapter of RIMS (ORIMS) presented the Donald M. Stuart Award to Glen Frederick, director of risk management client services (Core…
RIMS Canada Conference exhibit hall
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterSeventy exibitors at the RIMS Canada Conference were among the first to grace the Exhibit Hall in Ottawa’s brand new Convention Centre. The state-of-the-art structure allowed companies to showcase their wares and services in style.
Elliott Special Risks cocktail reception
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterElliott Special Risks hosted a cocktail reception at the Ottawa RIMS Canada Conference at the Fairmont Château Laurier Hotel on Sept. 19.
ENCON Group reception
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterOttawa-based Encon Group Inc. held a reception on Sept. 19 at the RIMS Canada Conference in at The Exchange Pub & Restaurant in Ottawa.
ARC Group Canada reception
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterARC Group Canada hosted a reception at the RIMS Canada Conference in Ottawa at The Blue Cactus Bar and Grill on Sept. 19. The event included entertainment and a networking opportunity.
Insured has right to control a subrogation claim until fully indemnified, Ontario courts confirm
October 31, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterAn insured has a right to control a subrogation claim until such time as it has been fully indemnified, notwithstanding language in a subrogation clause that gives an insurance company the right to be “subrogated to the rights of the…
OSFI advises against early adoption of some new or amended IFRS standards
October 31, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCanada’s financial solvency regulator has advised against early adoption of some new or amended International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued in May and June 2011, including the IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement.The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)…