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Brokers
B.C. Appeal Court dismisses appeal in tragic case involving co-insured and “intentional act” policy exclusion
June 8, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from a February 2010 B.C. Supreme Court case, Beck v. Johnston, Meier Insurance Agencies Ltd., which establishes the onus on brokers to advise clients of gaps in homeowners’ coverage, particularly when…
U.S. firm offers Web and agent portal services intended for small- and mid-sized companies
June 6, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurance Data Processing Inc. (IDP), a property and casualty management system company in the United States, has released two technology services – a Web site service and a new agent portal – tailored to help small and mid-sized insurance companies…
Western Financial Group acquires three Western Canadian independent brokerages
June 3, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterWestern Financial Group has acquired three independent brokerages based in Western Canada – Keenleyside Insurance Services in Terrace, B.C., Berwyn Insurance in Berwyn, Alberta and Bell & Cross Insurance Agency Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba.The Winnipeg and Terrace agencies will be…
Zurich launches policy for B.C. transportation marketplace
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterZurich Canada has launched a package policy specifically designed for British Columbia’s transportation marketplace.The British Columbia Transportation (BCT) is an integrated plan that offers:• excess auto liability, heavy equipment physical damage cover, cargo and commercial general liability coverage combined in…
ClearRisk and IBAO partner to provide risk management planning to brokers
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterClearRisk Inc. and the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) have formed a strategic partnership aimed at bringing formalized risk management planning to IBAO members.Under the terms of the partnership, IBAO members are extended preferred pricing options for ClearRisk’s flagship…
The Holy Grail of Claims Processing
June 1, 2011 Mike Mahoney and Tom ZitoFor insurers, straight-through processing is as close as it comes to the ‘Holy Grail’ of a no-touch, fully automated claims-handling process.
Auto Reforms and Broker Liability
June 1, 2011 Jennifer Faircloth, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLPAdhering to best practices will help to reduce a broker’s exposure to liability following the introduction of Ontario’s auto reforms.
Eating Another Channel’s Lunch?
June 1, 2011 David Gambrill, EditorDirect writers maintain technology favours them in their competition with the broker channel
Bye, Bye Portals
June 1, 2011 Karl Greenlaw, CEO, Brovada Technologies Inc.Streamlined upload functionality is becoming the order of the day, and company portal technology is falling by the wayside.
Moves & Views
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterAlister Campbell, CEO and chief agent of Zurich Canada, has been elected chair of the Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation (PACICC). Campbell has held his post at Zurich since October 2007. He has worked in the insurance industry for…
OIBA Open House
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association held its OIBA Open House on Apr. 21 at the historic Aberdeen Pavillion in Ottawa. With more than 600 attendees, the event kicked-off with a ‘Free Education Seminar’ offering three free RIBO hours. The Open…
Scotch Nosing
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Honourable Order of the Blue Goose International, Ontario Pond held its 11th Annual Scotch Nosing on Apr. 27 at the One King West Hotel & Residence in Toronto. The evening started with cocktails in The Vault, followed by dinner…