Features
Turning off the taps
December 7, 2019 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorGlobal insurers are starting to withdraw from providing insurance coverage to the oil sands, which accounts for about two-thirds of Canadian oil production. What this means for your clients in the oil and gas sector…
Deception Detection
December 6, 2019 Dan McKenzie, Principal Solution Architect, Financial Crimes, SASTechnology should enhance your anti-fraud strategy, not replace it. Here’s why…
Market outlook
December 6, 2019 David Gambrill, Editor in ChiefCanadian Underwriter fearlessly predicts the end of the hard market
Soaring above the pile
December 5, 2019 The CIP Society - Insurance Institute of CanadaDoes it become an ethical issue when claims workloads start to pile too high?
Chain of Command
December 4, 2019 By Emily Atkins, Freelance WriterTD Insurance now owns several auto repair centres, yet another example of an insurer buying into the supply chain
The same, but different
December 3, 2019 Adam Malik, Managing EditorHard market conditions will likely stay the same in 2020, but brokers will not. Here’s how you can expect brokers to change over the next year…
Flooded with new exposure
December 2, 2019 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefLaura Twidle, managing director at Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ), adds a new twist on why the P&C industry is inundated with flood claims. Hint: It’s not just climate change
Executive Outlook 2020
December 1, 2019 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefWhat are your priorities for change in the upcoming year? We asked 10 industry executives to name their Number 1 issue facing Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry next year — and what the industry can do about it. We present their comments as a guide to help you plan for your business success in the future.
Big Moves – Newfoundland broker takes helm of IBAC
November 25, 2019 by Greg MeckbachKent Rowe has taken over from Chris Floyd as president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada
Say What You Mean
November 20, 2019 Don McGarvey, Senior Partner, McLennan Ross LLP (Edmonton) and Joel Franz, Associate, McLennan Ross LLPAn Alberta court case serves as a reminder that parties to commercial insurance contracts need to spell out their assumptions and expectations using plain and ordinary terms
When no love is lost
November 15, 2019 Jason Contant, Online EditorEmerging tech companies are entering a new world of vicarious liability that may not be covered under traditional E&O policies
Standing out in the crowd
November 5, 2019 Adam Malik, Managing EditorYes, you offer your clients the best rates in addition to speedy, personalized service. But so does everyone else. Here’s one way to stand out from the crowd….