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Keal Technology now CSIO eDocs certified
December 19, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterKeal Technology announced Thursday that it is now CSIO eDocs certified. The company’s broker management system, sigXP, now has certification from the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations, meaning its solution can be applied to all insurance companies who follow…
Insurance carriers, brokers should ensure signature systems designed with ‘evidentiary concerns’ in mind
December 19, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) has released an advisory report that reviews Canadian laws on electronic signatures and gives advice on how to implement such systems. “Electronic commerce legislation does not oblige anyone to use electronic means…
FSCO seeking submissions for three-year auto insurance review
December 18, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Financial Services Commission of Ontario is requesting submissions for compiling its three-year report on auto insurance regulation in the province. The Insurance Act requires FSCO to conduct a review every three years of Part VI of the act (auto…
Some Canadians knowingly going without proper insurance coverage: poll
December 17, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterSome Canadian homeowners, renters and drivers admit having been not properly insured, according to results from an online survey commissioned by Allstate Canada. Nearly a third (30%) of those surveyed who have owned or rented a house, condo or apartment…
Manitoba government-run auto insurer to increase overall rates in 2014
December 17, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba’s Public Utilities Board announced Monday it has approved an “overall” rate increase, of 0.9%, for compulsory auto insurance premiums in the provinces, while expressing concerns about operating expenses at Manitoba Public Insurance. The 0.9% premium increase would take effect…
Fewer than half of B.C. renters have tenant insurance: poll
December 16, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterMost British Columbia home renters who responded to a recent poll say they do not have tenant coverage, Canadian Direct Insurance Inc. announced Monday. The Vancouver-based carrier released results of an online survey of homeowners and renters in B.C. Of the…
Intact Financial Corp. pairs with Guidewire Software on billing solution
December 16, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterIntact Financial Corporation has selected Guidewire Software, Inc. to manage its billing operations in a move the insurer expects will enhance business processes and improve customer experience. “By standardizing its billing operations with BillingCenter, Intact will improve its business processes,…
Gore Mutual, Northbridge execs join CSIO board
December 13, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) has appointed two new directors to its board, Steve Whitelaw, the board’s chairman and vice president of business solutions at Travelers Canada announced Friday. “Sean Christie, chief information officer and vice president…
Finalists selected in Aviva Community Fund competition
December 13, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterAfter four rounds and over 2.5 million votes, Aviva Canada has announced the finalists of the 2013 Aviva Community Fund competition. “It’s through voting that Canadians get their say on how we help create positive change across the country,” Debora Hendrickson, senior…
Wawanesa Insurance makes eDocs solution available to broker partners
December 12, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterWawanesa Insurance has made their Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) XML eDocs available for its broker partners. Via CSIOnet, eDocs can can now be automatically transferred directly into the broker management system, according to a news release from…
Atlantic Canada brokerage Archway acquires Halifax’s Basin Insurance
December 11, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterArchway Insurance, one of Atlantic Canada’s largest independently-owned insurance brokerages, announced Wednesday it has acquired Halifax’s Basin Insurance, effective Jan. 1, 2014. “Basin is a great addition to Archway Insurance,” Archway vice president Michael Stack commented in the announcement. “The…
Robert Bentley now president of Marsh U.S. and Canada Division
December 9, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterMarsh Inc. announced Monday it has appointed Robert Bentley as president of its United States and Canada Division. The New York City-based brokerage and risk management firm said Bentley will be “responsible for the oversight” of Marsh’s U.S. core brokerage,…