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Liquor and Gaming Authority investigates cyber security incident
December 31, 2021 The Canadian PressThe Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority says it’s investigating a cyber security incident that impacted the organization’s computer systems. The organization says it has brought in independent cyber security experts to help address the matter and assess the impact to…
Supreme Court mulls municipal liability in construction site death
December 13, 2021 by Greg MeckbachThe Supreme Court of Canada will consider the question of what risk a municipality has when someone is killed or injured on a construction site when a contractor is involved. Specifically, the top court announced Dec. 9 it will hear…
Ontario clients can operate these large trucks with no formal course
December 8, 2021 by Greg MeckbachTwo years after flagging the issue, Ontario’s auditor general says the transportation ministry has made “little to no progress” in mandating formal training for drivers of all large commercial vehicles. In Ontario, Class A licensed commercial operators need a formal…
Who is now leading Willis Towers Watson Canada
November 30, 2021 by Greg MeckbachLaura Samaroo (pictured, above) is the new Canadian region leader for Willis Towers Watson PLC, the Dublin-based brokerage announced Tuesday. Samaroo is based in Vancouver. She had been Willis Towers Watson’s Western Canadian market leader and Canada co-leader until being…
What OSFI’s insurance head says about return-to-work
November 19, 2021 by Greg MeckbachStaff retention, professional development and the risk of worker isolation are among the factors the industry needs to think about when deciding on an approach to working remote or in the office. “As the pandemic eases and restrictions are lifted,…
Brooke Hunter elected to UNIBA Partners board
November 4, 2021 by Greg MeckbachCanadian commercial brokerage CEO Brooke Hunter is now on the board of UNIBA Partners, a Brussels-based organization. UNIBA, which operates in more than 130 countries, announced Hunter’s election Wednesday. UNIBA is comprised of more than 70 independent, owner-led brokers. In…
Get your brokers back to the office: BFL CEO
November 4, 2021 by Greg MeckbachBarry Lorenzetti is encouraging you to get your brokers back to the office and if you disagree, don’t hesitate to contact him for a public debate. “It’s not as if COVID is going away and we will shut off COVID…
How coffee whitener and aluminum dust can pose a fire risk
October 19, 2021 by Greg MeckbachClients could be surprised at the fire and explosion risk to which they are exposed if they are in the 3D printing business or produce dust of any kind. “It is easier to name the dusts that are not explosible…
Job opening: Lead this global Top 3 brokerage’s Canadian operation
October 14, 2021 by Greg MeckbachIf you think you have what it takes to lead Willis Towers Watson’s Canadian corporate risk and brokerage business, the job is open and it’s not too late to apply. “We’re currently interviewing,” said Ofelia Isabel, managing director, Toronto market…
When your commercial auto client smells a rat
September 2, 2021 by Greg MeckbachTall grass and vegetation are not good choices for areas to park or store construction equipment, trucks, recreational vehicles, campers, trailers or trucks. This is because rodents tend to like tall grass, Northbridge Insurance warns. “If buildings, vehicles, and equipment…
Maritime farmers ship hay to drought-stricken Prairies
August 18, 2021 Amanda Stephenson - THE CANADIAN PRESSCALGARY – Farmers in the Maritimes are pitching in to help their drought-stricken Prairie counterparts facing a “devastating” situation. On his farm in the Annapolis valley north of Halifax on Tuesday, Tim Marsh was busy baling hay that will ship…
How to help clients mitigate water damage risk
August 17, 2021 Canadian Underwriter StaffWith water damage claims due to infrastructure failures costing the industry much more per year than natural catastrophes, brokers need to be more proactive in helping clients understand coverages and risk mitigation strategies. Infrastructure and plumbing related water damage is…