What’s New: In Brief (December 08, 2009)

The lowest rate of car crashes in Ontario is in St. Thomas, according to an Ontario Safe Driving Study conducted by Allstate Insurance Company of Canada.
The highest crash rates by community went to Thornhill, Ajax, Maple, Brampton and Bolton.
Communities in the Greater Toronto Area have collision rates more than twice as high as in some other communities, the study showed.
The study ranks communities and regions by analyzing car collision frequency to identify which communities have the safest drivers.
The study draws from Allstate data between 2006 and 2009. This data is then compared with the company’s data between 2003 and 2006.

The Insurance Institute now offers a new management training program.
Essential Management Skills is designed to provide new and experienced managers with the concepts, tools and personal insights necessary to become effective in their roles.
The program covers how to transition into management, leadership styles, performance management, communication, delegation, interpersonal conflict and motivation.
Upcoming in-class course dates at the Insurance Institute in Toronto include January 20-22, February 24-26 and April 14-16.
Essential Management Skills is also available in-house at organizations nationwide, sufficient student numbers permitting.