Young brokers engaged in social media discuss the importance of personal relationships in their professional business, and how emerging technologies can help their cause.
Any long-term single entry multiple company interface (SEMCI) solution has to support CSIO XML standards, respect Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) guiding principles, ensure data integrity and, most importantly, increase the broker’s efficiency.
Thanks to the actions of an unscrupulous few, brokers and their clients are left to pick and choose between optional coverages, leaving open the question of which might be needed.
Apology legislation introduced throughout the country allows people to express regret without fear that the words “I’m sorry” might constitute an admission of liability in a court of law.
How brokers can best determine where to place their portfolios
Brokers need to be more concerned than ever that their clients’ global insurance programs comply with local regulations.
A.M. Best assigns a stable outlook to the Canadian P&C industry, noting an improvement in Ontario auto results, but several challenges remain. Meanwhile, as a result of Solvency II, the global reinsurance sector may see some M&A activity.
A recent earthquake west of Vancouver Island has again raised the debate about whether fire following should be part of a comprehensive earthquake insurance coverage.
Reid French has been appointed CEO of Applied Systems. He succeeds James P. Kellner, a 26-year veteran of Applied Systems, who has served as chairman and CEO since 1998. Kellner is taking on the role of non-executive chairman of the…
The GTA Fellows and their guests gathered for the CIP Society’s annual FCIP Golf Tournament on Sept. 13, 2011 at Clublink’s Wyndance Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ontario. Everyone had a fabulous time despite multiple weather fluctuations throughout the day. A…
Fred De Francesco and Bill Blakeney hosted a Night at the Races fundraiser at Woodbine Racetrack on Sept. 7. Featuring special guest and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, the evening trackside fundraiser in support of WICC (Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade)…
Claims Hurricane Irene blows through Quebec and Maritime provinces The verdict is still out on insured losses caused by Hurricane Irene’s three landfalls, but loss estimates for the Caribbean range as high as $1.1 billion. The remnants of Hurricane Irene,…