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Canadian bridges are safe, officials say, after U.S. bridge rammed by ship collapses
March 27, 2024 Jacob Serebrin – The Canadian PressCanadian authorities tried to reassure the public about the safety of bridges in the country following the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, Md., early Tuesday morning after it was rammed by a container ship. Halifax Harbour Bridges, which operates…
Tackling brokers’ Number 1 workflow pain point — eDocs
March 27, 2024 David GambrillImagine a brokerage having to hire someone just to open electronic documents (eDocs) from insurance companies to find out what they’re about. And yet, that’s exactly what happens when insurance companies send eDocs to brokerages with catch-all titles such as…
What the P&C industry thinks of Ontario’s 2024 budget
March 27, 2024 by Jason ContantProposed reforms to Ontario auto insurance will make life simpler for accident victims but could increase premiums and costs for insurers, says David Marshall, who’s served as senior advisor to the provincial government on auto insurance and pension funds. In…
30 Forensic Engineering is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Maksym Tykhomyrov, P.Eng., CFEI, CVFI to Senior Associate, Fire & Electrical
March 27, 2024 30 Forensic EngineeringTORONTO, ON, MARCH 27, 2024 /insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading multidisciplinary forensic firm, is pleased to announce the promotion Maksym Tykhomyrov, CFEI, CVFI, P.Eng. to Senior Associate within our Fire and Electrical group. Maksym is a Certified Fire and…
How to keep cyber criminals from capitalizing on company culture
March 26, 2024 by Alyssa DiSabatinoHumans continue to be the weakest links when it comes to corporate cyber security, but companies looking to reduce phishing or ransomware attempts must first address their company culture, one expert tells Canadian Underwriter. Over the past two to…
How the total solar eclipse could affect auto claims
March 26, 2024 by Jason ContantWith a total solar eclipse set to pass over parts of Canada in less than two weeks, researchers at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Research Institute are warning about a possible surge in traffic fatalities. The rare celestial event will unfold over Canada,…
Giant Tiger customer data compromised in incident with third-party vendor
March 26, 2024 Tara Deschamps – The Canadian PressGiant Tiger Stores Ltd. says contact information for some of its customers was compromised in an “incident” linked to a third-party vendor it uses. Alison Scarlett, a spokesperson for the Ottawa-based discount retailer, would not name the vendor on Monday…
CSIO’s Commercial Lines (CL) Working Group Continues to Advance CL Data Standards by Publishing Quote and Bind Requirements for Farming Services
March 26, 2024 CSIOTORONTO, ON, MARCH 26, 2024/insPRESS/ – CSIO is pleased to announce that the CL Working Group continues to advance CL Data Standards by publishing business requirements to quote and bind another industry segment, farming services. Greenhouses, along with field crops,…
30 Forensic Engineering is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Andrew Huntley B.Sc., Ph.D. to Senior Associate – Biomechanics & Personal Injury
March 26, 2024 30 Forensic EngineeringTORONTO, ON, MARCH 26, 2024 /insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading multidisciplinary forensic firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Andrew Huntley B.Sc., Ph.D. to Senior Associate within our Biomechanics & Personal Injury group. Dr. Andrew Huntley is…
Can farm insurance coverage be delivered online?
March 25, 2024 Alyssa Di SabatinoThe words ‘technology’ and ‘farm insurance’ aren’t always mentioned in the same breath. Historically, farm insurance providers do most of their business through offer and acceptance — sending either online or paper applications to clients. Underwriters and brokers then use…
Insurer’s Top 5 insurance fraud claims of 2023
March 25, 2024 by Jason ContantAn intoxicated driver who reported her car stolen to avoid the consequences of impaired driving and fake invoices for high-end jewellery reportedly stolen from a vehicle were among Saskatchewan Government Insurance’s (SGI) Top 5 insurance fraud claims of 2023. The…
Driven by wildfire smoke, Canada’s air quality worse than U.S. in 2023
March 25, 2024 Jordan Omstead – The Canadian PressCanada’s air pollution levels last year were worse than those in the United States for the first time since an air-quality firm started publishing its assessments in 2018. The sixth World Air Quality report published Tuesday by Swiss firm IQAir…