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88 tickets issued to new Saskatchewan drivers, motorcyclists in June: SGI
July 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterLaw enforcement officers across Saskatchewan issued 88 tickets to new drivers and motorcyclists who weren’t following the requirements outlined on their licences, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) reported on Monday. The results from last month’s traffic safety spotlight on new drivers…
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador conducting comprehensive review of auto insurance system
July 5, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced the start of a comprehensive review of the auto insurance system in the province. Perry Trimper, Minister of Service NL, announced the review in a statement on Tuesday. As part of the…
Generali Global Assistance launches identity protection platform in Canada
June 7, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterGenerali Global Assistance (GGA), part of the Generali Group, announced on Tuesday that its proprietary identity protection platform is now available for the Canadian marketplace. The offering provides an integrated approach to the four pillars of identity protection: prevention, monitoring,…
Chipotle Mexican Grill confirms malware involving point-of-sale devices at certain restaurants
May 29, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has confirmed “the operation of malware designed to access payment card data from cards used on point-of-sale (POS) devices at certain Chipotle and Pizzeria Locale restaurants between March 24, 2017 and April 18, 2017.” Chipotle said…
Many global Internet users unprepared for dealing with ransomware attack, study finds
May 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAs institutions around the world continue to assess the full impact of the recent Wannacry ransomware attack, recent research from Ipsos and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) suggests that many global Internet users are “distinctly unprepared” for how…
Saskatchewan police issue 26 commercial vehicle safety tickets in August, more than 4,000 speeding or aggressive driving tickets
September 22, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterPolice across the province of Saskatchewan issued 26 tickets related to commercial vehicles and more than 4,000 tickets for speeding or aggressive driving last month. During the month of August, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and provincial law enforcement officers paid…
Saskatchewan law enforcement officers issued more than 5,000 speeding or aggressive driving-related tickets in July: SGI
August 26, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSaskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) announced on Thursday that law enforcement officers in the province issued more than 5,000 speeding or aggressive driving-related tickets last month. July’s traffic safety spotlight focused on work zones and aggressive driving, SGI, the province’s self-sustaining…
74 tickets issued in June to new Saskatchewan drivers not following licence restrictions
July 24, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSaskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) reported on Friday that June’s province-wide traffic safety spotlight resulted in law enforcement issuing 74 tickets to new drivers and new motorcycle riders not following the restrictions outlined on their learner or novice licence. SGI said…
CCIR publishes issues paper on electronic proof of auto insurance
May 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR) announced on Monday that it has published an issues paper for public consultation on electronic proof of automobile insurance (EPAI). As electronic documentation becomes more prevalent in society – be it through smart…
IBC launches Provincial Auto Theft Network program in Newfoundland and Labrador
April 26, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) announced on Tuesday that it has launched the Provincial Auto Theft Network (PATNET) program in Newfoundland and Labrador. The two-day PATNET training session in St. John’s, Nfld., which has drawn interest from law enforcement…