438 articles for Aug 2007
Milking the ‘Cash Cow’
November 1, 2009 Donna Ford2009 Annual Toronto Fraud Forum; Ontario’s no-fault accident benefits system offers multiple opportunities for fraud. Claimants need more incentives to get healthy and out of the system.
Grandfathering Issues Under Part XIII
October 1, 2009 J. Brian ReeveWill the implementation of amendments to Part XIII of the Insurance Companies Act allow for the grandfathering of business before Jan. 1, 2010?
Rail Boom
October 1, 2009 Brad CoxRail travel has enjoyed a new renaissance and so, too, might potential rail dangers.
Changing Directions On Claims Costs In Alberta
September 30, 2009 Laura KupcisOnce again insurers in Alberta are left to wonder about the direction they will need to take with respect to handling minor injury claims, as the cap in Alberta is in question once more while the plaintiffs seek leave to appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada.
Refining Recruitment Strategies
September 1, 2009 Peter HohmanThe Insurance Institute’s second round of demographic research about Canada’s property and casualty industry suggests the industry’s techniques to recruit and retain employees may be in need of an update.
Sustaining the Boom
September 1, 2009 Vanessa MarigaAs roughly a quarter of the workforce in Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry prepares to retire sometime during the next decade, a lot of discussion has centred on recruiting youth to replenish the industry’s ranks. But the retention aspect of the equation is equally important, and the industry is now looking at retention strategies that would offer flexible work arrangements to members of the Baby Boomer generation contemplating retirement.
Ciaran Shannon Tribute Evening
September 1, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterFriends and colleagues of the late Ciaran Shannon will hold a tribute evening on Oct. 23, 2009 to raise funds for the education of his children. Shannon came to Canada in 2001 and joined Marsh Canada as a general insurance…
Friends and colleagues of Ciaran Shannon to hold tribute, fundraiser
August 27, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterFriends and colleagues of the late Ciaran Shannon will hold a tribute evening on Oct. 23, 2009 to raise funds for the education of his children.Shannon came to Canada in 2001 and joined Marsh Canada as a general insurance broker.…
Ontario 50 Million Tree Weekend
August 1, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterBob Manson, vice president of The CG&B Group Inc. and his Drivers First Insurance Team, joined local residents and took part in the Ontario 50 Million Tree Weekend. The Ontario government introduced a program in August 2007 to fund the…
Oil Change
August 1, 2009 Michael FreillOpinion/Analysis; Insurers can help reduce oil spills in a way that regulation cannot, by offering premium discounts to policyholders for risk-proofing their oil heating systems.
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August 1, 2009 by Canadian Underwriter1 Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. has made a number of organizational changes, including the promotion of Bill Johnstone [1a] from his current role as vice president of Greater Toronto Area and Global Technical Services to the position of senior…
Incoming President: Patti Kernaghan
July 31, 2009 Laura KupcisAs Patti Kernaghan looks forward on her year as president, the first order of business is to look to stakeholders to help change the focus of the association.