Topic Risk Managers
Work to begin on removal of Halifax construction crane felled by Dorian
September 30, 2019 by THE CANADIAN PRESSHALIFAX – Work was expected to begin Sunday that would allow the removal of the mangled remains of a construction crane that collapsed in downtown Halifax during post-tropical storm Dorian. The province said in a news release that final inspections…
Is vaping liability covered?
September 30, 2019 by Jason ContantLiability surrounding vaping is being thrust into the spotlight after a London, Ont. high school student was temporarily put on life support from a suspected “severe respiratory illness” associated with smoking electronic cigarettes. “There were lawsuits many years ago to…
How lax regulation is letting people with vision problems drive
September 27, 2019 by Langis Michaud, Professeur Titulaire. ecole d'optometrie. expertise en sante oculaire et usage des lentilles corneennes specialisees, Universite de Montreal - THE CANADIAN PRESSThis article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. A recent tragic pile-up on a major highway near Montreal has…
What risk managers want from their brokers
September 26, 2019 by Adam MalikAs the market transforms, risk managers are looking for their brokers to keep them up to speed on market dynamics and why they are happening, a panel discussion said. Times are more challenging for everyone in the insurance industry, which…
Why now is the time to shine for risk managers
September 24, 2019 by Adam MalikFacing increasingly difficult market conditions means now’s the time risk managers can prove their true worth, one expert told a recent panel. Steve Pottle, director of risk management at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C., said that as renewal costs…
$30-billion sticker shock for OSFI’s proposed reinsurance rules
September 24, 2019 by David GambrillCanada’s property and casualty industry would have to post an additional $21 billion to $30 billion in capital to insure Canadian risks if the country’s solvency regulator moves forward with proposed new rules as currently drafted, the industry warns. On…
How Hong Kong protests are changing Canadian corporate risk management
September 23, 2019 by Ross Marowits - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Violent unrest in Hong Kong is the latest geopolitical threat prompting Canadian companies to review their safety measures for overseas employees, security experts say. “It’s forced companies to kind of look at their policies and procedures around travelling…
Mixed views on whether these professionals feel prepared for the future
September 23, 2019 by Jason ContantWill future risk management professionals be prepared to meet challenges of the business by 2025? It depends widely on who you ask in the field. A RIMS poll of 1,170 people, including 845 risk management professionals, found that for 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 by 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…