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No evidence that RCMP data was extracted during recent cyberattack: commissioner
February 28, 2024 The Canadian PressOTTAWA – The head of the RCMP said Tuesday there was no evidence to date that personal or operational information had been pilfered from the national police force’s systems during a recent cyberattack. “Based on information that we’ve gone through,…
Why brokers are embracing the ‘bots
February 27, 2024 by Jason ContantRobotic process automation (RPA) used to automate brokers’ repetitive tasks has become a much more mainstream technology over the past year or two, the co-founder of software robot tech company Quandri told Canadian Underwriter in an interview. “A couple of…
Here’s what creates risks for hospitality providers in 2024
February 26, 2024 Philip PoradoAs Canada eases out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s restaurateurs, hoteliers, and event venue operators face a multitude of risks. Changes over the past four years have hospitality providers swimming in a toxic soup of pandemic-stunted social habits, inflation-dented…
Air Canada chatbot error shows liability implications of AI
February 21, 2024 by Alyssa DiSabatinoAir Canada has been ordered to uphold a policy fabricated by its AI customer chatbot in a recent Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) dispute. The decision is a cautionary tale for why clients need to be sure their AI chatbots…
Inadequate security led to breach that compromised Canadians’ info: watchdog
February 16, 2024 Jim Bronskill – The Canadian PressOTTAWA – Government departments lacked adequate protections to fend off a “sophisticated and co-ordinated” cyberattack that compromised the sensitive information of tens of thousands of Canadians, the federal privacy watchdog has found. In a report tabled Thursday, privacy commissioner Philippe…
Toronto cyberattacks show public bodies need to boost security, experts say
February 14, 2024 Maan Alhmidi – The Canadian PressAs the Toronto Public Library gradually works to restore full service following a crippling October cyberattack, experts are warning that public organizations need to find ways to bolster their ransomware defences, despite having limited resources. A few months after the…
Expect more total losses with electric vehicles: report
February 13, 2024 by David GambrillCanadian auto insurers can expect to write off electric vehicles (EVs) rather than try to repair their expensive, damaged batteries, says a report by Morningstar DBRS. “The most expensive component of an EV is the battery, often embedded in the…
Why you need to know the limits of your underwriting models
February 13, 2024 by Jason ContantVendors of underwriting models need to be transparent about the models’ limitations so underwriters and actuaries can understand where these limits could come into play, a speaker said last week at the CatIQ Connect conference in Toronto. Every single data…
Feds devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports
February 8, 2024 The Canadian PressOTTAWA – The federal government is earmarking $28 million in new money to help fight the export of stolen vehicles. The Liberal government said Wednesday the money will give the Canada Border Services Agency more capacity to detect and search…
Who’s on the hook if e-scooter riders hurt pedestrians?
February 2, 2024 Philip PoradoMany consumers facing sharply rising prices for automobiles, gasoline, and auto insurance are looking to save a buck by switching from four wheels to two. Electric standup scooters powered by small motors have become popular with people looking to get…
The state of bot automation in Canadian brokerages
February 1, 2024 by Jason ContantBrokerages in Ontario are rapidly embracing bots to automate repetitive tasks, the provincial brokerage association told Canadian Underwriter. “Like all new technology, it takes time to drive awareness and articulate value, but the adoption curve seems to have accelerated more…
Insurtech funding slumps in 2023
February 1, 2024 by Alyssa DiSabatinoGlobal insurtech funding dropped 43.7% year over year to the lowest level since 2018, according to a new report by Gallagher Re. Funding went from US$8.0 billion in 2022 to US$4.51 billion in 2023, according to the Global InsurTech Report. …