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Driverless cars and the irony of solving Ontario’s auto problem

January 17, 2018 by Greg Meckbach

As driverless cars become more popular, and as the focus of insurers gradually shifts from insuring vehicle owners to providing product liability for the manufacturers of autonomous vehicles, the Ontario government’s auto insurance reforms may finally be yielding some better

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Your only hope to prevent a higher reinsurance bill this year

January 16, 2018 by Greg Meckbach

Insurance rates will rise in Canada this year unless catastrophe losses are lower than normal, a speaker suggested to industry professionals Tuesday. “I do expect that as this year unfolds, unless we have a very benign 2018, we do expect

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Thinking outside the box key to keeping p&c industry relevant, responsive: Cook

January 12, 2017 by Angela Stelmakowich

Those in Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry must think outside the box and understand the importance of coupling new products with new delivery methods to meet ever-increasing and ever-changing customer expectations, Philip Cook, CEO of Omega Insurance Holdings Inc.,

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Strategic planning of Canada’s p&c industry must extend to five, 10 years: Cook

January 11, 2017 by Angela Stelmakowich

Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry must look farther ahead in its strategic planning than it may be used to ensure it fully grasps developing conditions and can address related changes, Philip Cook, CEO of Omega Insurance Holdings Inc., suggested

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Canada becoming less attractive option for investors: Cook

January 11, 2017 by Angela Stelmakowich

Anticipated less-than-stellar financial results for Canada’s property and casualty industry in 2016 will likely contribute to the market becoming less attractive to investors and absent significant improvement, it is unlikely the current level of capital will remain in the country,