438 articles for Aug 2007
Back to Basics (February 01, 2010)
February 1, 2010 Vanessa Mariga, Associate EditorCarla Blackmore, the recipient of several awards in honour of her distinguished 34-year career, says the insurance industry must increase its investment in the development of its workforce to attract the top young decision-makers into its ranks.
The Undertaking: Streamlining Part XIII reporting
February 1, 2010 Robert McDowell, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP & Marvin Mikhail, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLPProvincial regulators have issued an undertaking to harmonize their regulatory approaches with OSFI in relation to Part XIII amendments.
Illuminating Driver Safety
February 1, 2010 Dan Steere, CEO, GreenRoadHow red-yellow-green LED technology is helping to change driving behaviours and develop safer drivers.
Property Loss Update (February 01, 2010)
January 31, 2010 Glenn GibsonFor the most part, 2009 was a rather quiet year in our court system for property cases. But, as we moved into the last quarter of the year things started heating up with some very interesting judgments. The past decade…
On The Scene (February 01, 2010)
January 31, 2010 byDonald N. Hull has been promoted to vice president, Ontario region, at McLarens Canada. In his 36-year career, Hull has been director and the senior executive for an international claims company, both in Canada and internationally. He has also previously…
Catastrophic Ambiguity
January 1, 2010 Vanessa MarigaOntario’s formula in law for determining ‘catastrophic impairments’ is based on medical guides that are 20 years old, and has been interpreted in a variety of ways by judges and arbitrators. And yet the health of the province’s auto insurance system is riding on the clarity of its meaning.
Annus Horriblis, The Sequel
January 1, 2010 Glenn McGillivrayOpinion/Analysis; The last time Canada had a $1-billion-plus cat year was 2005. But now it looks like 2009 will go down as another costly year for cat losses.
Moves & Views (January 01, 2010)
January 1, 2010 by Canadian Underwriter1 In the most recent Canadian Underwriter online poll, readers were asked: Should insurance companies be allowed to use policyholders’ credit scores as a factor in underwriting auto, home and commercial insurance? The majority, 64.16%, said ‘no,’ while 35.84% of…
McLarens Canada announces executive appointments
December 18, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterMcLarens Canada has announced two executive level appointments. Dennis N. Schembri has been promoted to executive vice president, Eastern Canada of McLarens Canada and Donald N. Hull has been promoted to vice president, Ontario Region of McLarens Canada.Holding 26 years…
McLarens Canada Appoints Dennis N. Schembri CIP, CFEI to Executive Vice President, Eastern Canada
December 18, 2009 McLarens CanadaMichael Holden, President and CEO, McLarens Canada, is pleased to announce that Dennis N. Schembri CIP, CFEI has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Eastern Canada. In his 29-year career, Mr. Schembri worked as a branch manager with a major…
A Seaof Change
November 1, 2009 Laurie LaPalmeEffective Jan. 1, 2010, foreign insurers writing in Canada marine risks will be subject to the federal oversight of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI).
In Need of Repair
November 1, 2009 David Gambrill, Editor & Vanessa Mariga, Associate EditorCanada’s property and casualty insurance industry is starting to show signs of disrepair. Discussions at the NICC offered a mechanic’s diagnosis of the problems under the hood.