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Brokers
The User Experience Advantage
January 1, 2012 Wendy Aarons-Corman, President, North America, edge IPK IncorporatedBefore insurers embark on or continue down the path of creating agency portals to communicate with agents or consumers, they should first take a step back and investigate user experience platform (UXP) technologies.
The Detection Triangle
January 1, 2012 Dan McKenzie, Principal, Fraud Solutions, SAS CanadaConsortium data, in-house data and leading-edge analytics technology create a perfect triangle for fighting fraud.
Arm’s Length
January 1, 2012 David GambrillThe insurance industry has established a number of key protocols to ensure the potential for conflict does not arise as a result of common corporate ownership of adjusting, medical examination and other claims services.
Moves & Views
January 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCSL Global has launched a new business operation in Canada. CSL Global (Canada) Ltd will operate initially from key offices in Toronto and Vancouver, and will provide a range of specialist marine survey and claims handling services including cargo, transit,…
56th Annual Black Tie Dinner
January 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe 56th Annual Black Tie Dinner of the Toronto Insurance Conference (TIC) was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto on Nov. 10. Guest speaker was Stephen Lewis, one of the world’s most influential speakers on human rights, social…
Ontario Auto Still Bent Out of Shape
January 1, 2012 David Gambrill, EditorOne year doesn’t make a trend, but the fact that insurers’ auto liability costs are increasing significantly even over one year points to the need to finish the job on Ontario’s auto reforms.
Polygon cocktail reception
January 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterPolygon hosted a cocktail reception on Nov. 17 at Canyon Creek Restaurant in Mississauga, Ontario. The event was a chance to thank clients for their support. Staff spent time with clients in a relaxed environment and shared some good company…
MarketPlace
January 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadian Market Auto personal accident lines improve after Ontario auto reforms Automobile personal accident lines showed a huge improvement in 2011 Q3 compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the Office of the Superintendent of…
York Fire & Casualty Insurance Company now Unica Insurance
January 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterYork Fire & Casualty Insurance Company is now Unica Insurance Incorporated and will operate under the Unica brand name, the company announced on Nov. 14. The re-branding of York follows its acquisition in 2008 by La Capitale General Insurance, one…
Giving Notice
January 1, 2012 Michael S. Teitelbaum, Senior Partner, Hughes Amys LLPOntario’s Court of Appeal finds that a single policy of commercial insurance can contain separate notice conditions applicable to separate areas of coverage.
MDD American Thanksgiving Event
January 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterMDD, a forensic accounting firm, hosted their annual American Thanksgiving Event on Nov. 24, 2011 at the Real Sports Bar & Grill in Toronto. The event raised $3,714 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Cleaning up the Cracks in Plumbing
January 1, 2012 Fred J. Ablenas, Ph.D, Director, Chemistry, Pyrotech BEIA link exists between flexible supply hose plumbing failures and the storage of everyday cleaning products. Who should warn about what?