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intellectual property
The emerging risk that presents an opportunity for all commercial brokers
October 4, 2019 by Jason ContantBrokers can set themselves apart by starting a conversation with clients around a relatively new type of coverage: intellectual property (IP) insurance, a specialist insurer told Canadian Underwriter recently. CFC Underwriting said it is seeing more interest in this type…
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…
Cyber-related disruption as business advantage developing in manufacturing sector: Verizon
June 30, 2017 by Angela StelmakowichManufacturing is witnessing a significant hike in internal cyber threat actors linked to nation state schemes to disrupt operations and allow chosen businesses to gain competitive advantage and market share, David Ostertag, global investigation manager for Verizon’s investigative response unit,…
ENCON Group announces standalone cyber policy for Canadian companies
June 16, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadian managing general agent (MGA) ENCON Group Inc. announced on Thursday the introduction of a standalone cyber insurance policy that provides coverage for network business interruption, ecommerce trading exposure, crime and intellectual property risks. Ottawa-based ENCON Group said in a…
Aviva Canada and Hail Storm Products partner up for discount on auto hail protector system
May 2, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada and Hail Storm Products have teamed up, with the insurance company announcing on Tuesday that customers can now take advantage of an exclusive 20% discount on the Hail Protector Automobile Hail Protection System. “As the world’s only patented…
M&A insurance claims rising, 23% of deals over US$1 billion end in a claim: AIG study
April 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe frequency of insurance claims related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is rising as large deals prove risky and the average payout on the most severe category of claims tops US$20 million, according to a new global study from American…
Companies can come to grips with cyber risk, government back-stop may be needed for certain risks: Swiss Re
March 1, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterConcern about cyber resilience is on the rise – as are the potential costs associated with attacks – but insurers and companies should understand steps can be taken to manage the risk, suggests the latest sigma report from Swiss Re…
Beazley launches entertainment, media liability coverages in Canada
February 13, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterUnited Kingdom-based specialist insurer Beazley plans to expand the range of products available through its newly acquired Canadian operations with Monday’s announcement that it will offer television and film producers errors and omissions (E&O) coverage, as well as media liability…
Hacking of driverless cars a concern for mining industry: Deloitte
February 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe exploration plans of Canadian mining firms are among the “prime” targets for hackers, while autonomous vehicles used by miners could be influenced by computer viruses, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd. warned in a recent report. “Malicious viruses, like Stuxnet, explicitly…
Chubb launches product to protect Canadian companies against privacy, intellectual property, financial injury and cyber risks
October 4, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterChubb announced on Tuesday that its Integrity+ product is now available in Canada to help protect companies from errors and omissions (E&O) liability customer lawsuits alleging that their products or services caused privacy violations, intellectual property infringements or other financial…
Risk professionals must look forward to what can be done with 3D printing to get fix on related risks, RIMS attendees hear
April 11, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorSAN DIEGO – Those in insurance and risk management will need to readjust thinking from what has gone before to what could happen in future to get a firm grasp on the potential risk picture for 3D printing moving forward,…