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innovation
Quebec’s financial services regulator creates fintech working group
June 16, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), Quebec’s financial services regulator, has announced the creation of a financial technology (fintech) working group whose primary mandate is to analyze technological innovations in the sector and anticipate regulatory and consumer protection issues. “The…
GM Canada announces expansion of work on autonomous and connected vehicle technology
June 10, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterGeneral Motors (GM) Canada announced on Friday an expansion of its engineering and software work in the country to support the development of “innovative new automotive systems and technologies for the future.” GM said in a press release that it…
Insurance industry needs to catch up, huge advantage for first-movers in sharing economy: Nelis
June 6, 2016 by Angela StelmakowichThe sharing economy is not a new concept, but because it moves so quickly today, the insurance industry must innovate to catch up and reap the benefits, David Nelis, national CoE leader – casualty for Aon Risk Services, suggested last…
Silicon Valley startup accelerator launches new insurance innovation platform
May 1, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Plug and Play Tech Center, a Silicon Valley global technology accelerator and venture fund, announced that it has partnered with the world’s largest reinsurer – Munich Re – to create what it is calling the first ever accelerator program…
IBAO president anticipates ‘bright future for brokers who are willing to change’
March 29, 2016 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorThe insurance industry may not be known for technological innovation, but there is a future for brokers who are willing to change, speakers said Tuesday during the annual general meeting of the Insurance Brokers of Toronto Region. “The only thing…