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Paid Northern Exposure: even in hard times, the Canada insurance market is heating up
August 16, 2021 Renato RodriguesFor the global insurance industry, Canada offers a unique opportunity from a legal, regulatory, and economic perspective. AXA XL’s newest Country Manager for Canada talks about how the market is becoming a favourable frontier for growth and innovation. Climate,…
Coverage dispute arises as to whether construction exclusion applies to building under renovation
May 13, 2021 by Greg MeckbachEditor’s Note: In an earlier version of this story, Canadian Underwriter incorrectly reported that Intact was denied leave to appeal an earlier court finding that a building renovation does not necessarily trigger an “under-construction” exclusion. In fact, the Court of…
AXA XL brings in new Canadian country manager
December 16, 2020 by Greg MeckbachRenato Rodrigues is AXA XL’s new country manager for Canada, the Paris-based insurer announced Wednesday. Rodrigues (pictured), who previously led AXA XL’s Latin American insurance business, will be moving to Toronto from Sao Paulo, Brazil, once the COVID-19 restrictions enable…
Accidental damage insurance provider ‘forced to bypass insurers,’ plans 2018 Canada launch: Executive Forum speaker
August 31, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorA firm once described by its co-founder as being “on the lunatic fringe” of the insurtech market plans to provide, in Canada, insurance covering consumer items for accidental damage, loss and theft starting next year. Trov Inc., which is currently…
Big increase in U.K. start-ups, but insurance coverage lacking for many small businesses
August 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterA new survey out of the U.K. shows that self-employment is racing forward, but moves by small businesses to ensure they have insurance in place to address whatever risks may arise is lagging far behind. A wider spectrum of small…