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Briefing Note: Quebec
July 7, 2020 Canadian Underwriter StaffQuebec brokers are facing a hard commercial market, says Eric Manseau, executive director of RCCAQ, an association representing brokers in Quebec. “Premium increases are a major issue for us in commercial. On average, I would say [rate increases of] between…
Why are a growing number of trucking fleets winding up in Facility Association?
July 23, 2019 John G. SmithEditor’s Note: This article is reprinted with permission from Truck News A national review by Facility Association, an insurer of last resort for fleets that can’t secure coverage elsewhere, is looking to keep trucking companies from misrepresenting themselves when…
Multiple trucking violations by Humboldt semi driver noted in government report
January 29, 2019 Bill Graveland - THE CANADIAN PRESSMELFORT, Sask. – A Saskatchewan government report says the driver of a semi-truck should not have been on the road the day he flew through a stop sign and caused a crash with the Humboldt Broncos team bus. The report…
Where Palmer Atlantic acquisition fits into Gallagher’s growth strategy
April 9, 2018 by David GambrillGallagher has recently strengthened its focus on building national industry practices such as trucking with the acquisition of specialist commercial insurance broker Palmer Atlantic. Gallagher has identified long-haul transportation as a priority market segment, and that made Palmer Atlantic a…
CN to spend $500 million on technology with eye on driverless truck threat
June 14, 2017 Ross Marowits - THE CANADIAN PRESSMONTREAL – Canadian National Railway says it will spend $500 million over the next five years on technology to improve its safety, efficiency and competitive edge, partly in response to the potential threat posed by driverless trucks. CEO Luc Jobin…
Lawyer explains why some federally-regulated employees cannot be dismissed without cause
November 30, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA Supreme Court of Canada ruling released in July has “huge ramifications” for employers in the trucking industry, while a more recent decision provides guidance on interpreting standard-form contracts, a lawyer suggested Tuesday to insurance professional in Toronto. In its…