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Risk
What risks are most worrying?
September 23, 2019 by Adam MalikWhile it feels like cyber threats have been around for some time, they’re still at the top of the list of emerging and ongoing risks for some industry professionals. But there are others that are grabbing the attention of insurance…
How should you approach risky projects?
September 19, 2019 by Adam MalikDebating on taking that risky project others seem to be shying away from? One insurance leader believes you should jump all over it. There was a point in her career when people told Christine Lithgow to not take on a…
Three things young insurance pros want from their bosses
September 18, 2019 by Adam MalikYoung insurance professionals want their older managers to wrap their heads around a few concepts when it comes to working with young people: flexible work environments, mentoring and being open-minded. Those were the suggestions from the “Four Under Forty” panel…
Trial begins for class action alleging abuse at defunct Ontario boarding school
September 17, 2019 Nicole Thompson - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – The late headmasters of a Christian boarding school controlled every aspect of children’s lives in order to break their spirits, a lawyer representing former students suing the defunct institution told a Toronto court on Monday. The school made…
Electrical grids need rethink in era of intense storms, experts say
September 11, 2019 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – In an era when storms with hurricane-force winds are expected to keep battering Atlantic Canada, experts say the region should make major changes to electrical grids, shoreline defences and even the types of trees being planted. Work continues…
Scheer promises to create ‘Canada Cyber Safe’ certification for digital
September 9, 2019 Giuseppe Valiante - THE CANADIAN PRESSMONTREAL – Conservative party Leader Andrew Scheer is trying to reassure Canadians that if elected, his government would better protect their personal information following recent high-profile security breaches at major corporations that compromised the data of millions of Canadians. A…
Cybercriminals manipulate their way into company computers
September 6, 2019 Joyce M. Rosenberg - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSNEW YORK – The cybercriminal who steals information or money from a small business is probably a master of deception and manipulation as well as a techno-expert. When Nancy Butler got a call from someone claiming to be from her…
Don’t be a dumb waiter
September 5, 2019 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorIf your organization is involved in any way with serving alcohol, your risk management strategy may need a sober second thought. How to be free and clear of liability
Environmental Scan
September 2, 2019 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefChristine Maligec, 2019 RIMS Canada Conference Co-Chair, talks about the shifting environment for risk managers and how they can adapt in the future.
Making the most of a bad reputation
September 1, 2019 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefAmplified by the speed and global breadth of social media, it takes seconds to shred a good corporate reputation. Corporate boards are worried. Can insurance help?
A new real-time model for predicting urban flood resilience
August 29, 2019 by Jason ContantA newly-proposed flood model can provide a real-time prediction of urban flooding caused by heavy rainfall in a changing climate, but it may not be of particular interest to insurers. “The model can be used not only for real-time flooding…
How Travelers advises clients to mitigate auto risk
August 23, 2019 by Greg MeckbachDo your commercial clients have a strict policy of not calling employees while they are driving? Many drivers who are distracted are actually workers who are travelling on behalf of their employers during the day, Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Gord…