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Zurich, Manulife join forces
June 8, 2001 by Canadian UnderwriterZurich Canada and Manulife Financial are teaming up to cross-sell insurance products to small business owners. The national alliance will see Zurich’s brokers refer clients to Manulife for group life and health insurance, with Manulife returning the favor with potential…
Insurer pushes ahead with own broker website
June 8, 2001 by Canadian UnderwriterChubb Insurance Co. of Canada has launched a broker-supporting website focused on personal lines. Following a successful trial run of the site in December 2000, the company says the service will go live in Ontario now, while brokers in other…
Broker goes for online charity insurance programs
June 8, 2001 by Canadian UnderwriterAn Ontario-based insurance brokerage, Phoenix-Eastern Insurance Brokers Inc., has launched an online range of insurance covers aimed at non-profit associations and charities. Accessible through the Internet, the new service known as CAIP Comprehensive Associations Insurance Program will provide instant quotes…
MPI wants to lower premiums
June 7, 2001 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba’s drivers could be paying even lower rates in the coming year if the public insurer there has its way. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has applied to the Public Utilities Board for an overall premium reduction of 1.2%, the fourth…
Quebec minister decries high-powered cars
June 7, 2001 by Canadian UnderwriterQuebec’s Transport Minister Guy Chevrette says auto manufacturers are creating a highway hazard by building more powerful engines in cars. At a news conference, Chevrette says that the federal government should step in to limit the power of car engines…