Topic Insurers
Niagara top doctor says reopening border with U.S. this summer is too risky
July 8, 2021 by Holly McKenzie-Sutter, The Canadian PressThe top public health official in Ontario’s Niagara Region says he wants the U.S.-Canada border to stay closed until the fall even as local business leaders and politicians call for the opposite to support the area’s tourism-reliant economy. Dr. Mustafa…
Former Aviva Canada VP now CEO of TD Insurance
July 7, 2021 by Greg MeckbachJames Russell, a former senior executive with The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company and Aviva Canada, is now leading The Toronto-Dominion Bank’s property and casualty insurers. Russell’s appointment results from a re-assignment of several TD senior managers. Russell has…
‘I quit’: Wave of resignations prompts concerns over labour shortage
July 7, 2021 by Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian PressCALGARY — If not for COVID-19, Valerie Whitt might never have summoned the courage to quit her job. The 50-year-old Markham, Ont. woman had been a project manager for Ontario Health for 13 years. She felt drained and exhausted from…
Insurer ups distracted driving from minor to major conviction
July 6, 2021 by Greg MeckbachNova Scotia motorists could be out of luck when they try to renew their auto insurance if they got caught more than once using a hand-held gizmo when they should be paying attention to the road. In a ruling posted…
Your work is about to change. Why working from home won’t be the same
July 5, 2021 by Adam MalikWorking from home more often means a change to the way property and casualty insurance industry professionals do their jobs, as well as the expectations between employee and employer, according to an expert from Aon. “Part of your job duties,…
Lytton fire raises questions about possible subrogation
July 5, 2021 by David GambrillAs the British Columbia Wildfire Service works with the RCMP to investigate the cause of a fire last week that burned down 90% of the village of Lytton, preliminary reports that the fire originated in the town — and not…
5 skills insurance pros need in a more virtual world
June 30, 2021 by Adam MalikEveryone in the insurance industry today must have a minium of five skills, and companies need to hire and manage to these skills, according to an insurance executive. Digital skills, emotional intelligence, resiliency, people-centricity, and being a team player are…
Internet kills idea of an inconvenient place to defend your client: Judge
June 30, 2021 by David GambrillIn the age of Zoom, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has essentially found that it doesn’t really matter in which jurisdiction you defend your clients in an arbitration hearing — it’s all part of the common cyber landscape now.…
Old equipment causing new problems for insurers
June 30, 2021 by Adam MalikInsurers are getting a front-row seat in learning the risks that come from aging renewable energy-producing equipment, says an industry expert. The last 15 years have seen a spark in growth in the area of renewable energy development, particularly in…
U.K. underwriting group buys Toronto-based insurer
June 30, 2021 by Jason ContantAccelerant Holdings has entered into the Canadian market with a share purchase agreement that includes the parent company of Toronto-based Omega General Insurance Company. Accelerant is a London, U.K.-headquartered underwriting group that works exclusively with MGAs and program administrators in…
The essence and future of WICC
June 29, 2021 by David GambrillEditor’s Note: This article is Part 2 of a two-part story honouring the 25th anniversary of the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). Part 1 appeared in Canadian Underwriter‘s e-Newlsetter on Tuesday, June 29. Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade…
Home renovations during COVID: What your clients need to know
June 29, 2021 by Jason ContantWith more of your clients staying home during the pandemic, more are renovating their homes. And that means your clients need to make sure that they have the right insurance coverage in place, and that the renovations are properly reflected…