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Peace Hills Insurance partners with DAS Canada on legal expense insurance
November 1, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterPeace Hills Insurance announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with DAS Canada to offer legal expense insurance to homeowner, condo and tenant policyholders. Peace Hills Insurance said in a press release on Wednesday that the new Legal Expense Insurance…
BHSI unveils new offering, follow form for U.S. and Canadian contractors
November 1, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterBoston-based Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced the availability of a single excess policy that sits atop multiple first- and third-party insurance policies for contractors in the United States and Canada. The new policy provides excess follow form protection…
Aviva Canada launches commercial accident product through broker partners
October 26, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada has announced the launch of Commercial Accident, an expanded insurance offering through its broker partners. With this new product, brokers can now provide member associations, volunteer groups/events, charitable organizations and businesses “expanded insurance coverage and limits without having…
CFC launches revamped proposition for tech companies worldwide
October 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterLondon-based CFC Underwriting is looking to beef up protection against the emerging risks that technology companies around the world face with the launch of a revamped insurance proposition. “The risks faced by tech businesses are changing as rapidly as technology…
Automated online office insurance “could make brokers redundant”: B.C. brokerage
October 23, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterA Canadian small business insurance provider, Front Row Insurance Brokers, has launched a fully automated system that allows small business owners to buy and download business liability insurance and office contents insurance policies online, without ever having to talk to…
BHSI introduces motor truck cargo legal liability insurance in Canada
October 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) said on Wednesday that it has expanded into inland marine product line in Canada with the launch of its motor truck cargo legal liability policy. The product protects against the legal liability exposure commercial truckers…
The Co-operators releases privacy breach product for Canadian businesses
October 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Co-operators General Insurance Company announced on Wednesday a new product that provides insurance coverage and risk management solutions for Canadian businesses to help protect them from the “rapidly growing threat of privacy breach.” The coverage complements commercial insurance policies…
Aite Group introduces vendor evaluation framework, p&c insurance transforming
October 18, 2017 by Angela StelmakowichAite Group has introduced a proprietary vendor evaluation framework that the global research and advisory firm reports will serve as an actionable guide for market participants looking for viable third-party vendor solutions and services. “I think the biggest problem for…
Frank Cowan Company offering new suite of products for terrorism coverage
October 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterNow available from Frank Cowan Company is a new suite of products designed to help municipalities and public services organizations address the terrorism risk they face and transfer some of that risk via the insurance product. Partnering with XL Catlin…
Mitchell International launches AI-enabled claim review solution for North American P&C industry
October 16, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterMitchell International has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-enabled claim review solution for the North American P&C industry. San Diego-based Mitchell International, a provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the P&C claims and collision repair industries, launched…
Product innovation extending the reach of commercial insurance: Swiss Re sigma study
October 11, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterProduct development and innovation around data and data analytics has expanded the scope of insurance solutions to a wider range of threats and perils, and made risk transfer more efficient, Swiss Re said in its latest sigma study. Released on…
Starr Companies offers commercial primary auto coverages in Canada
October 11, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterU.S.-based Starr Companies is looking to further support its primary general liability accounts with the announcement that it has introduced commercial primary auto coverage in all provinces and territories across Canada. Beyond better supporting its primary general liability accounts, “this…