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Insurance Brokers Association of Canada
Out of Pocket
January 15, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorBrokers could pay more under proposal to tax income sprinkling and passive investments
Frustrated brokers ready to drop carriers over flood confusion
November 24, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorSwirling in the eddies of confusion about overland coverage, frustrated Canadian brokers are threatening to drop carriers and are worried about errors and omission (E&O) claims related to overland flood insurance. Canada-wide, there is a “host of wordings out there”…
A Solid Foundation
October 2, 2017 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorScott Treasure, incoming president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada, understands that staying committed to core principles offers a strong foundation for moving forward.
Collaboration leads to milestone achievement to define data exchange standards between companies, brokers
August 23, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe long-standing objective of standardized real-time data exchange between insurance brokers and companies has taken a big step forward with Tuesday’s announcement that initial testing of the process has been successfully completed. A team of players in Canada’s p&c insurance…
More than 23 million eDocs transmitted in 2016: CSIO chair
April 16, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorThe Centre for Study of Insurance Operations held its annual general meeting Thursday, acclaiming the president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario as a new board member and announcing the use of its eDocs standard was up about 45%…
Survival Instinct
April 1, 2017 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorKent Rowe sees opportunity in change, and technology can prove an excellent vehicle for getting independent brokers where they need to go.
Insurance Brokers Association of Canada appoints former MP Peter Braid as new CEO
February 13, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Peter Braid, effective Feb. 27. IBAC chairperson Lorne Perry announced the appointment in a press release on Feb. 10. Braid is a former Member of…
Flood Money
January 2, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorWhile the federal government continues to “explore options” for a national approach to flood insurance, a major reinsurer warns coverage is unaffordable to many high-risk properties.
Flood insurance ‘must be affordable:’ IBAC
December 16, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterResidential flood insurance should be available and affordable and the government should provide a backstop without being an “insurer of first resort,” the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada said in a document released this week. Personal flood insurance “must be…
Passion Play
October 4, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorTara Chammartin, recipient of the 2016 Dale Rempel Award of Excellence, is more than willing to share her passion for broker professional development.
Tara Chammartin of La Salle Insurance & Travel Services recipient of 2016 Dale Rempel Award of Excellence
October 4, 2016 Jason Contant, Online EditorTara Chammartin of La Salle Insurance & Travel Services in Manitoba was named the recipient of the 2016 Dale Rempel Award of Excellence at the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada’s (IBAC) President’s Banquet on Saturday. The award, which recognizes excellence…
Brokers’ challenges presenting opportunities: new IBAC president
October 1, 2016 Jason Contant, Online EditorThe issues facing the broker channel – such as the regulatory environment and technology – are collective, but the channel is strong together, Robert Harrison, new president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC), said during the association’s annual…