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Connected things to reach “tipping point very shortly,” Insurance-Canada Broker Forum speaker suggests
March 2, 2017 Jason Contant, Online EditorThere will be a “tipping point very shortly” involving connected things, a speaker suggested on Wednesday at the Insurance-Canada.ca Broker Forum. Ryan Spinner, head of innovation with Aviva Canada, was speaking during a panel discussion titled Distribution in the InsurTech…
Speakers weigh in on contentious topic of insurers with “broker arm interrupters”
March 1, 2017 Jason Contant, Online EditorIf an insurer can offer brokers more products, assistance and their brand is recognized by clients, “there is some value there,” Jeff Roy, CEO of Excalibur Insurance Group, suggested on Wednesday at the Insurance-Canada.ca Broker Forum, held at the Allstream…
Fintech firms can ‘get to market quickly,’ ICTC speaker warns
February 28, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorCompetitors outside the property & casualty industry are trying to “bite away” at the P&C market, while fintech is starting to “emerge in spaces where banking isn’t,” a senior executive with a major insurer told industry professionals Tuesday. “Over the…
Aviva Canada and DMZ launch Insurtech accelerator program, applications sought
February 28, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada and the DMZ at Ryerson University are looking to answer the rise of Insuretech in the country’s insurance industry with the joint launch of an accelerator program for Canadian start-ups requiring rapid development. “The future of our economy…
Aviva Canada launches homesharing insurance coverage across Canada
February 1, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada has announced that it is offering insurance coverage for homesharing across Canada, starting Feb. 1. Aviva Canada said in a statement on Wednesday that it is offering hosts two homeshare coverage options that can be tailored to meeting…
Looking at the big picture crucial for claims industry: speaker at CICMA/CIAA conference
January 31, 2017 Jason Contant, Online EditorAlthough the claims world can be “very insular,” there are efforts underway to understand how the industry fits into the “greater whole,” Joe Fidilio, vice president of financial lines claims with AIG Canada, said during a recent industry event. Speaking…
Claims industry improving on creation of succession plans, but planning should be for all industry positions: Cook
January 30, 2017 Jason Contant, Online EditorThe claims industry is doing a much better job of developing leaders and creating succession plans than it has in the past, Phil Cook, CEO of Omega Insurance Holdings Inc., said during the CICMA/CIAA Ontario Chapters’ 50th Annual Joint Conference…
Wider mandate for Ontario’s auto insurance regulator would be welcomed
January 19, 2017 by Angela StelmakowichA wide mandate for the body regulating Ontario’s auto insurance sector – one that promotes competition, innovation and responsiveness – would be welcomed, Karin Ots, senior vice president of regulatory and government relations for Aviva Canada, suggested Thursday during a…
Aviva marketing team-branded home, auto insurance to fans of Raptors, Maple Leafs
January 19, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada Inc. announced Wednesday it is offering “team-branded” home and auto insurance directly to fans of Toronto’s Raptors and Maple Leafs teams. In a partnership with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Aviva Agency Services Inc. will offer and administer…
Canadian P&C outlook stable, driven by good demand, strong underwriting discipline and solid balance sheets: Moody’s
December 13, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe outlook for the Canadian property and casualty (P&C) industry is stable, driven by good demand, strong underwriting discipline and solid balance sheets, Moody’s Investors Service said in a report released on Monday. However, despite the stable outlook, these trends…
Aviva Community Fund grand prize winners announced
December 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada has announced the 13 grand prize winners of the Aviva Community Fund (ACF) competition. The 13 grand prize winners will share $1 million in funding from ACF and will also have access to a number of free services…
Litigation privilege ‘can be asserted’ against administrative investigators, Supreme Court of Canada finds in ruling in favour of Aviva
November 28, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAn insurer in Quebec can assert litigation privilege when the province’s self-regulating body for agents, brokers and claims adjusters demands a copy of an entire file on a claim, the Supreme Court of Canada suggested in a ruling released this…