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Aviva Canada adds transformation strategists to its board
November 4, 2022 by David GambrillAviva Canada has appointed key strategists in digital and company transformation, Monika Federau and Bill Bloom, to its board. “We are pleased to welcome Monika and Bill to the Aviva Canada board as we continue to invest in digital and…
Aviva exec to lead Insurance Institute’s board
October 27, 2022 by Jason ContantAviva Canada CEO Jason Storah has been elected chairman of the board of governors of the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC). Storah, who is based in Toronto, was elected following IIC’s 69th annual general meeting, held on Oct. 25 in…
How carriers can save money — and the environment — through claims
October 12, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoA new claims solution may help carriers save costs during the claims process while also saving the environment. Through the new EcoClaims pilot program — which diverts waste from landfills by recycling flooring and drywall during the claims and restoration…
Where Aviva thinks insurers are feeling inflation’s impact most acutely
August 10, 2022 by David GambrillInflation is wreaking havoc in all major lines of P&C insurance, but its effects seem to be most acute in auto insurance, particularly auto physical damage, reports Aviva Canada CEO Jason Storah. “The most acute impact we’ve seen so far…
Aviva’s Project Bumper: Car repairers lose challenge to FSRA’s cease and desist order
August 5, 2022 by David GambrillCorrection and Clarification Notice: The following article has been updated to correct errors contained in the originally published version of this story. First and foremost, FSCO’s proposed cease and desist order was not in effect at the time the Wardas…
2 risks keeping these business leaders up at night
July 12, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoQuébec businesses are more likely to prioritize business interruption and environmental risks than their counterparts in the rest of the country, according to a new report by Aviva. However, both Québec and the rest of Canada are equally keen on…
The line that drove Aviva Canada’s 2022 Q1 premium growth
May 20, 2022 by David GambrillCommercial lines premiums at Aviva Canada grew by 17% in 2022 Q1 (13% at constant currency), according to the company’s quarterly financial results. “Sixty per cent of the growth overall [in commercial lines] is coming from rate and about 40%…
Aviva reveals Top 5 risks facing Canadian businesses
March 10, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoPublic health events proved to be the top threat across the board for Canadian businesses in 2021 – and most businesses plan to review their insurance policies in the next year, new research shows. Cybersecurity incidents, the health and mental well-being…
Where Aviva Canada CEO sees commercial and auto lines heading
March 2, 2022 by Jason ContantPressures on commercial insurance rates will continue for the near future, but there will still be opportunities to write new business, says Jason Storah, CEO of Aviva Canada. As for auto lines, it remains to be seen how driving levels…
Why brokers and lifestyle customers should already be thinking about winterization
August 26, 2021 Canadian UnderwriterEven though summer is not yet over, customers with motorhomes, watercraft, trailers, and cottages should already start thinking about fall and winter. In recent years, more people have taken an interest in lifestyle products, notably the younger demographic, with many…
Hub to acquire Aviva Canada subsidiary
August 24, 2021 by Jason ContantHub International Limited announced Tuesday it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Aviva Canada subsidiary that provides new home warranty in British Columbia and Alberta. The terms of the acquisition of National Home Warranty Group Inc. were not…
What separates cottage thefts from city thefts
August 19, 2021 Canadian UnderwriterWith provinces across Canada lifting mobility restrictions, one survey by InsuranceHotline.com shows that 23% of Canadians are ready for a getaway — perhaps to the cabin near trees, beaches and the lake. But some cottagers may be in for a…