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Brokers
The Era of Active Communication
September 1, 2011 Kadey B.J. Schultz, Partner, Hughes Amys LLP (Toronto)Ontario’s auto reforms highlight the importance of documenting all communications with consumers – even if those communications prove to be entirely one-sided.
Moves & Views
September 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCredit scoring should be banned throughout Canada, according to more than half (58%) of respondents to www.canadianunderwriter.ca‘s latest online poll. Of the 163 respondents, 42% said “no” to an all-out ban on the use of credit scoring in Canada. Greg…
WICC Ontario Golf Tournament
September 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterMore than 220 golfers attended the 12th annual WICC Ontario Golf Tournament on July 11 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ontario. Attendees enjoyed a barbeque lunch, silent auction, raffle and dinner. A WICC cheque for $250,000 was presented…
Winmar Grand Re-opening
September 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterWinmar celebrated the grand re-opening of its Oakville/Mississauga office in a new location. MPP Kevin Flynn, Mayor Rob Burton, regional and town councillor Cathy Duddeck, town councilor Pam Damoff, Oakville Chamber of Commerce president John Sawyer, Oakville Chamber of Commerce…
Charity Golf Classic
September 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Magnes Group Inc. held its annual Charity Golf Classic on June 17 at Heron Point Golf Club in Ancaster Ontario. One hundred and twenty golfers raised a total of $60,000 for Ian Anderson House, Camp Trillium, Children’s Aid Foundation,…
Catlin Canada cocktail party
September 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCatlin Canada hosted a cocktail party on June 29 to “officially” open its Montreal office. More than 100 brokers enjoyed great music, food and drinks. Managed by Pat Bruzzese, the new office is located at 1411 Peel St.
Winmar Toronto/Brampton and Gilbertson Davis Emerson LLP tour of the harbour
September 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterMore than 150 guests boarded the Yankee Lady III for a four-hour tour of the Toronto harbour. The third annual event, co-sponsored by Winmar Toronto/Brampton and Gilbertson Davis Emerson LLP, raised $5,000 for Kerry’s Place Autism Services. The cruise, held…
A New Breed of Cats?
September 1, 2011 David Gambrill, EditorInsurers would be doing a real service to their communities (and the industry) by supporting and sharing climate change research that helps the public understand whether or not it’s facing a new breed of cat.
MarketPlace
September 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterClaims Weakened Irene wreaks havoc in Quebec, Maritimes The verdict is still out on insured losses caused by Hurricane Irene in Canada, but loss estimates for the United States range between $3 billion and $6 billion (AIR Worldwide) and for…
Sowing Seeds
September 1, 2011 Vanessa Mariga, Associate EditorIncoming IBAC president Dale Rempel seeks to cultivate positive relationships with legislators as a key part of nurturing the broker channel.
Rebuilding Slave Lake
September 1, 2011 Vanessa Mariga, Associate EditorInsurance adjusters faced a number of unique challenges when helping residents rebuild their lives after Canada’s second-largest insurance disaster in Canadian history.
Finding the Phonies
September 1, 2011 David Gambrill, EditorCops and auto insurance claims investigators are warning about the identity theft of doctors, phony airbag deployment and fraudsters taking advantage of small claims settlements that go without investigation.