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A new technology that could reduce crash risk
November 12, 2018 by Greg MeckbachCould vehicle collision frequency drop once fifth-generation (5G) cellular wireless technology rolls out in Canada? 5G wireless can allow vehicles talk to each other, said Peter Linder, head of 5G marketing for North America at Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. “You can…
Why insurers will never build a ‘killer app’
February 16, 2018 Atul Vohra, Regional Managing Director, Solera Canada, India and AustraliaCompetition nowadays for a space on a consumer’s smartphone screen is fierce. We all hear stories of the so-called “killer apps” — they seem to be on everyone’s device, set record download numbers, and propel their creators to fame and,…
Wireless Working, Part III: The four-letter acronym every broker should know
January 30, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorBrokers working on customer files over wireless computer networks at work need to be on guard, because hackers can listen in on insecure networks. If you’re working from a laptop or tablet and connecting to the corporate computer network using…
Wireless Working, Part I: Risks of working from home
January 26, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorWorking from home and using a wireless Internet router calls for special security precautions on the part of brokers and other business employees, creating an opportunity for brokers to advise commercial clients about their risk and insurance needs. Many insurance…
Allstate Canada expands UBI program Drivewise into Nova Scotia after “great success” in Alberta and Ontario
August 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Allstate Insurance Company of Canada announced on Monday that it is expanding its usage-based insurance (UBI) program Drivewise in Nova Scotia “after experiencing great success in the provinces of Alberta and Ontario.” Drivewise rewards those who exhibit safe driving…
Facebook a ‘critical part’ of financial service providers’ marketing strategy: CSIO speaker
April 17, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorInsurance providers need to consider mobile computing devices and targetting prospective customers at certain stages of their life, a Facebook Canada official recently told members of the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations. “Think mobile first,” said Robert Geller, a…