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Consumers
IBM and SecureKey Technologies to deliver blockchain-based network for Canadian consumers
March 21, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterIBM and SecureKey Technologies, an identity and authentication provider company, announced on Monday that they are joining forces to “enable a new digital identity and attribute sharing network” based on IBM Blockchain. “The network will be designed to make it…
BHSI launches professional liability, network security and privacy policy in Canada
March 21, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has introduced a product designed to address the needs of a variety of enterprises, from systems integrators to telecommunications providers to IT staffing firms. The Professional First Professional Liability and Network Security & Privacy Policy,…
New DGIG water protection program available country-wide
March 21, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterDesjardins General Insurance Group has announced the cross-country availability of a new home insurance program designed to keep policyholders informed of potential leak sources so that action can be taken and water-related damage prevented. Water damage accounts for more than…
JLT Re expands analytical modelling capability in Canada
March 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterJLT Re, the global provider of reinsurance broking and consultancy and part of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc, announced on Monday that it has combined forces with flood modelling company KatRisk to provide flood risk modelling capabilities to clients “across…
Government of Manitoba announces legislation to reduce red tape imposed on businesses, industry and local governments
March 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Manitoba has announced proposed legislation that would reduce outdated, contradictory, complicated or ineffective regulatory requirements imposed on businesses, industry and local governments, provincial Finance Minister Cameron Friesen said last week. Friesen said in a statement that the…
InsurEye adds independent mortgage, credit card consumer reviews to platform
March 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe largest Canadian platform for insurance reviews has launched independent consumer reviews for mortgage and credit card products, InsurEye announced Wednesday. “Our platform has already been offering nearly 3,000 home, auto and life insurance reviews to inform Canadian consumers about…