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What risk managers want from their brokers
September 26, 2019 by Adam MalikAs the market transforms, risk managers are looking for their brokers to keep them up to speed on market dynamics and why they are happening, a panel discussion said. Times are more challenging for everyone in the insurance industry, which…
Why now is the time to shine for risk managers
September 24, 2019 by Adam MalikFacing increasingly difficult market conditions means now’s the time risk managers can prove their true worth, one expert told a recent panel. Steve Pottle, director of risk management at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C., said that as renewal costs…
Environmental Scan
September 2, 2019 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefChristine Maligec, 2019 RIMS Canada Conference Co-Chair, talks about the shifting environment for risk managers and how they can adapt in the future.
How the hard market affects these risk managers
July 24, 2019 by Jason ContantThe hardening market is even affecting risk management in post-secondary institutions. One risk manager in Calgary said the challenges he is seeing are less about tightening of conditions in an insurance contract than underwriting unique exposures. The post-secondary environment has…
Questions to ask clients who serve alcohol
July 30, 2018 by Jason ContantRisk managers in the restaurant and bar business need to “mine” for information from potential insureds to make sure they exercise their duty of care in serving alcohol responsibly. “From a risk management standpoint, what’s key is the insured is…
How brokers can help risk managers sort out counterparty insurance
July 25, 2018 by David GambrillCourting a new business partner and relying on your counterparty’s insurance coverage to respond to a loss? For a risk manager, it’s a good idea to engage in a form of insurance “prenup” conversation with the potential business partner, says…
Trade war? There may be insurance for that
July 22, 2018 by David GambrillAs the U.S. Commerce Department contemplates imposing a 25 per cent tariff on all vehicles imported into the United States, including vehicles from Canada, risk managers are starting to contemplate where all of this heightened rhetoric around protectionism may take…
Why risk managers should check the social media profiles of their company accountants
May 15, 2018 by Greg MeckbachRisk managers for companies transferring money outside of Canada might want to check the social media profiles of workers in their accounting departments. Criminals sometimes research the social media profiles of workers at financial institutions and people who have authority…
Tomorrow’s Risk Manager: Purchaser, Protector, Predictor
April 1, 2018 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefRisk managers are entering a new era that emphasizes their strategic thinking skills. Increasingly, they will be asked to provide valuable risk insights that will help guide their organizations through an uncertain future. Are they up to the task?
Why risk managers need to watch NAFTA
March 26, 2018 by Greg MeckbachWith Canadian companies facing the prospect of new tariffs for exports to the United States, the uncertainty over the North American Free Trade Agreement should be “front and centre” for risk managers, a KPMG expert told Canadian Underwriter Thursday. “You…
Speak the language of senior execs, risk managers advised
March 6, 2018 by Greg MeckbachSuccessful risk managers know how to speak the language of senior executives, which is much different than the language of their peers, say two presenters scheduled to speak at next month’s RIMS conference in San Antonio. “Risk managers, when they…
York University launches new online Certificate in Risk Management course
August 23, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterYork University’s School of Continuing Studies said on Tuesday that it is responding to the “demand for comprehensive risk management training” by launching a new online Certificate in Risk Management course. The three-course online program (Risk Management Principles and Practices;…