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Scotiabank announces it will provide $2 million for cyber security and financial data initiative at UBC
March 13, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterScotiabank’s $2 million funding injection seeks to support the ability of the Scotiabank Cybersecurity and Risk Analytics Initiative at the University of British Columbia (UBC) to accelerate cyber security and financial risk research in Canada. “Data theft costs organizations billions…
Disruption becoming more of a motivator for cyber attacks: ICRMC panel
March 2, 2017 by Angela StelmakowichThe motivation and rationale behind certain cyber attacks seems to be undergoing a transition, with some actors looking to inflict the most disruption possible on a target entity simply for the “fun” of it, it was suggested Thursday during the…
Canadian P&C industry to celebrate National Education Month in February
February 1, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterCanada’s property & casualty industry will celebrate National Education Month in February, showcasing the education and professional development of insurance professionals across the country. The Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) has expanded its annual National Education Week to a month…
Government of Canada announces plan to ban asbestos by 2018
December 15, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Canada announced on Thursday that it will ban asbestos and asbestos-containing products by 2018. According to a statement from the federal government, the comprehensive ban on asbestos will include: Creating new regulations that ban the manufacture, use,…
Staying the same not a sustainable approach to attracting young professionals to insurance
November 23, 2016 by Angela StelmakowichThe traditional insurance world must change with the times – reflecting shifting demographics and fostering diversity – if it is to build on the progress made with regard to attracting more young professionals to the field. “The traditional (insurance) world…
Alcohol, drugs different, drug-impaired driving a growing concern: panel
September 22, 2016 by Angela StelmakowichAlcohol and drugs are different and approaches to addressing related impairment issues will likely need to be different as well, Doug Beirness, senior research associate with the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA), suggested Wednesday during a State Farm-sponsored event…
Growth in commercial unmanned aircraft systems, UAS, to bring both benefits, new risks: Allianz
September 13, 2016 by Angela StelmakowichThe use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is set to soar south of the border — expected to triple the number of manned aircraft by year’s end — producing new risks that will require insurers to adopt a new view,…
Are You Keeping Up?
May 17, 2016 Emily Atkins, EditorThe pace of change facing the independent adjuster, along with the entire P&C insurance industry, is blistering. And the risks of not keeping abreast of new developments are high, for small and large firms alike. So where’s an adjuster to turn for advice and education in the brave new world? Turns out there are options; you just have to find the time.
IBC ShakeZone tour visits British Columbia for earthquake preparedness
April 30, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has teamed up with the government of British Columbia, 34 municipalities and local universities to remind British Columbians of the importance of earthquake preparedness. The IBC ShakeZone tour will make 34 stops throughout Vancouver,…