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CFC launches revamped proposition for tech companies worldwide

October 24, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

London-based CFC Underwriting is looking to beef up protection against the emerging risks that technology companies around the world face with the launch of a revamped insurance proposition. “The risks faced by tech businesses are changing as rapidly as technology

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Aite Group introduces vendor evaluation framework, p&c insurance transforming

October 18, 2017 by Angela Stelmakowich

Aite Group has introduced a proprietary vendor evaluation framework that the global research and advisory firm reports will serve as an actionable guide for market participants looking for viable third-party vendor solutions and services. “I think the biggest problem for

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Utilities cautioned to act now to strengthen their cyber security defences: Accenture

October 5, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Unprepared distribution utilities are urged to immediately begin improving their cyber security capabilities given the anticipated future hike in cyber attacks and the fact that most recently polled utility executives say such an attack could interrupt electricity supply, Accenture suggests

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Turo launches car-sharing marketplace in B.C., partners with car rental entrepreneurs

October 3, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Turo, which connects local car owners with travellers looking for adventure and in need of a vehicle, has expanded its car-sharing marketplace into British Columbia. To address provincial insurance regulations, the company has structured the expansion by partnering with local,

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Willis Re supports B3i blockchain insurance industry initiative

October 2, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Willis Re is supporting the B3i initiative – the global blockchain effort launched last fall – by becoming a member and taking part in its prototype market testing phase. The announcement follows the successful launch of a working market testing

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Large corporations worldwide considering blockchain technology, some expect to roll out solutions next year: Juniper Research

August 1, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Blockchain technology is an increasing consideration among surveyed company representatives around the world, with most firms that have reached the proof of concept (PoC) reporting they expect to roll out solutions by the end of next year, Juniper Research reports.

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Canada’s fintech adoption rate doubles in last 18 months: EY report

July 25, 2017 by Angela Stelmakowich

Customer wants, needs and demands are guiding players in Canada’s fintech space toward developing simpler, more transparent and customer-centric financial services products, with insurance expected to see a big increase in uptake in future, suggests new research released Tuesday by

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Shifting risk responsibilities to front line will help reduce vulnerabilities: PwC Canada

July 19, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Canadian businesses are more vulnerable to disruption than their global counterparts and need to make each line of service responsible for risk decisions, monitoring, oversight and assessment of vulnerabilities to bolster protection, suggest Canadian insights from a recent PwC report.

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Applying blockchain technology could slash US$40 billion in costs for financial services: BIS Research

July 17, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Implementing blockchain technology could produce hefty cost savings in the billions of dollars annually for the financial services market, suggests a new report released Friday by Minnesota-based BIS Research. Characterizing blockchain as a revolutionary development, its application “could lead to

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Accepting failure can fuel success, drive advances for companies looking to reach digital maturity: global study

July 14, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Trying and accepting the possibility of failure has proved an effective way for organizations to clear the aversion-to-risk hurdle and advance toward digital maturity, notes a new study from MIT Sloan Management Review and Deloitte Digital. In all, 71% of

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Some CEOs, enterprises missing the boat on mobile technology: SOTI study

July 7, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Efforts to manage mobile transformation continues to be a struggle for some interviewed enterprises, with almost a third reporting they are not investing in mobile technology, notes a new study released Thursday by SOTI Inc. Commissioned by SOTI and conducted

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Global premiums up in 2016, growth lower but outlook still positive: Swiss Re

July 5, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

The 3.7% increase in global insurance premiums on the non-life side in 2016 was driven by expansion among the emerging countries and exceptional performance in China, although growth weakened in advanced economies, Swiss Re Institute suggests in its latest sigma