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FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada Appoints Stuart Bruce as Chairman of the Board

September 11, 2023 by FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada)

TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023/insPRESS/ – FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada), the industry leader in payment solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Bruce as Chairman of the Board. This strategic move positions Mr. Bruce at

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Laurent Garcia joins the WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd., National Corporate Team

September 11, 2023 by WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd.

Voir français ci-dessous LONDON, ON, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023/insPRESS/ – WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd.,  is pleased to announce the addition of Laurent Garcia as our Regional Manager – Business Development Quebec, who joined the WINMAR® National Corporate Team on August 28, 2023.

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Canstar Restorations Acquires Universal Restoration Systems

September 11, 2023 by Canstar Restorations LP (“Canstar”)

VANCOUVER, BC, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023/insPRESS/ – Canstar Restorations LP (“Canstar”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Universal Restoration Systems Ltd. (“Universal”). Universal is a leading restoration company based in Prince George, British Columbia, with additional branches in Smithers, Terrace,

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30 Forensic Engineering Expands Collision Reconstruction Team in Vancouver with Senior Appointment of Sharlene Wauters B.Eng., P.Eng

September 8, 2023 by 30 Forensic Engineering

VANCOUVER, BC, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023/insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading and fully-independent multi-disciplinary forensics firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharlene Wauters B.Eng., P.Eng as Senior Associate within our Collision Reconstruction group. Sharlene has investigated and reconstructed over

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Registration for the Ninth Canadian Catastrophe (CAT) Conference has Opened.

September 7, 2023 by CatIQ Connect

TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023/insPRESS/ – CatIQ is pleased to announce that registration for its ninth annual Canadian catastrophe conference, CatIQ Connect, is now open. CatIQ Connect will take place February 6-7, 2024, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The

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IBAO Releases Training on New Auto Endorsement OPCF 49

September 7, 2023 by The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO)

The new course fulfills a training requirement on the new OPCF 49 endorsement —free to IBAO Members. TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023/insPRESS/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) has released a new eLearning course to address changes to

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Custom Software Solutions Becomes Rival Insurance Technology

September 7, 2023 by Rival Insurance Technology

TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023/insPRESS/ – Custom Software Solutions is rebranding itself as Rival Insurance Technology. The company has been successfully providing management systems and connectivity solutions to insurance brokers, MGAs and carriers for more than three decades. The rebrand

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ClaimsPro Appoints Gil Johnstone to Lead New Appraisal Group

September 7, 2023 by SCM Insurance Services

TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023/insPRESS/ – ClaimsPro, Canada’s leading provider of independent claims adjusting services and an SCM company, today announced the appointment of Gil Johnstone as Director of Appraisal Services. Gil is an experienced property specialist with over 25

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Markel Canada Limited Appoints Leaders in Operations and the Eastern Region

September 7, 2023 by Markel Canada Limited

Voir français ci-dessous TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023/insPRESS/ – Markel Canada Limited, a leading underwriter of casualty, professional, environmental and specialty insurance announces the appointment of Maureen Tomlinson as Senior Vice President, Operations, and Christopher Kelen as Vice President, Eastern

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InsureLine is excited to announce the hiring of Steve Pieroway as Vice President, Marketing.

September 7, 2023 by InsureLine

PORT COQUITLAM, BC, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023/insPRESS/ – “InsureLine’s mission is to help entrepreneurial brokers start and grow their own brokerages. We provide them with the technology, access to markets and business support to make this happen.  Brand marketing is a

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ServiceMaster Restore of Saint John Restores Priceless Propeller for Royal Canadian Legion Branch #58

September 6, 2023 by ServiceMaster Restore

QUISPAMSIS, NB, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023/insPRESS/ – ServiceMaster Restore of Saint John announced the successful restoration of a historic wooden propeller that once graced the entrance of the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch #58 in Quispamsis. The restoration effort, which commenced

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DKI Canada Welcomes New Owners to DKI – Total Cleaning and Restoration

September 6, 2023 by DKI Canada

NORTH BAY, ON, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023/insPRESS/ – DKI Canada is thrilled to announce the new owner of DKI – TCR, David Hepworth. DKI – Total Cleaning and Restoration ‘TCR’ has been the leading full-service property restoration company serving North Bay