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Chubb to provide complimentary identity management services to Canadian personal lines customers

March 28, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Chubb has announced a partnership with identity management and data theft service experts CyberScout to offer a fully complimentary array of identity management services to all Masterpiece homeowners in Canada. Chubb said in a press release that Cyberscout services provide

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The Guarantee launches two new water endorsements

March 28, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

The Guarantee Company of North America has announced two water endorsements, which came into effect on Monday for new businesses and on May 23 for renewals. The GUARANTEE GOLD H2O+ and Guarantee SUPERIOR H2O+ endorsements are comprehensive, read-in coverage that

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Canadians believe businesses working to protect personal information, but cybersecurity concerns linger: fraud survey

March 27, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

There is a sharp drop in the number of Canadians expressing concern about identity theft this year compared to last year, and Canadian businesses are working to protect personal information of customers, a new survey conducted for the Chartered Professional

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Toronto Transit Commission probes potential future use of automated vehicles

March 24, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is recommending to its board that staff continue to monitor the technological and legislative progress of automated vehicles (AVs) and report back with a recommendation for potential future use of AVs at the transit agency.

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Organizations considering standalone cyber coverage should evaluate risk profile to see if traditional policies are adequate: RIMS

March 24, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Organizations considering standalone cyber coverage should carefully evaluate their risk profile and determine whether more traditional policies provide adequate coverage, suggests a newly released report from RIMS, the risk management society. The report, authored by Teri Cotton Santos, a member

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Ottawa promises funding to address risk of food contaminated by listeria, artificial intelligence research

March 24, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

The federal government is proposing to spend $125 million on a “strategy” for artificial intelligence, to be administered by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). “From smartphone applications that can understand human speech to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence is

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LexisNexis Risk Solutions explores roadmap to “touchless” claims

March 22, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

While some insurance carriers continue to favour traditional claims processes, the demand for faster cycle times, reduced expenses and improved customer satisfaction is driving increased automation and an eventual migration from virtual to “touchless claims,” according to a new report

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IBM and SecureKey Technologies to deliver blockchain-based network for Canadian consumers

March 21, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

IBM and SecureKey Technologies, an identity and authentication provider company, announced on Monday that they are joining forces to “enable a new digital identity and attribute sharing network” based on IBM Blockchain. “The network will be designed to make it

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BHSI launches professional liability, network security and privacy policy in Canada

March 21, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has introduced a product designed to address the needs of a variety of enterprises, from systems integrators to telecommunications providers to IT staffing firms. The Professional First Professional Liability and Network Security & Privacy Policy,

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New DGIG water protection program available country-wide

March 21, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Desjardins General Insurance Group has announced the cross-country availability of a new home insurance program designed to keep policyholders informed of potential leak sources so that action can be taken and water-related damage prevented. Water damage accounts for more than

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Global private companies seem underprepared for cyberattacks: PwC report

March 20, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Global private companies seem to be more at risk of cyber threats, but less prepared to protect themselves against cyberattacks, according to a new report from professional services firm PwC. Released late last week, the report, titled Undaunted, but underprepared?,

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Israeli tech firms revving up engines for self driving cars

March 17, 2017 by Josef Federman - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

JERUSALEM – As the world moves toward an era of self-driving cars, Israel is positioning itself to be the Detroit of the future. The country has emerged as a global leader in the fast-growing field of driverless cars, as illustrated