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Risk Management
How far can employee confidentiality agreements go?
May 13, 2019 by Jason ContantIf you leave your brokerage with some confidential information stored to memory as opposed to a physical document, can you use that information? A recent ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that even committing to memory confidential…
Cyber Breakthrough
May 10, 2019 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefSales approach is everything when it comes to making the most out of cyber
How should employers treat recreational marijuana use?
May 9, 2019 by Jason ContantEmployers should treat marijuana use in the workplace as they would alcohol use, a senior claims professional told Canadian Underwriter Monday. “All of the liability still exists,” said Heather Matthews, senior vice president of Crawford & Company (Canada)’s National Claims…
A major risk factor in children being hit by cars
May 8, 2019 Paola Loriggio - THE CANADIAN PRESSA new study suggests children from poorer areas of Ontario face a greater risk of getting hit by vehicles than those from wealthier areas, possibly because they are more likely to walk to school alone. The study – conducted by…
Loblaws cyber risk manager weighs in on cloud computing security
May 3, 2019 by Greg MeckbachWhile cloud computing can introduce a whole new level of cyber risk, it can also help bolster a client’s information security, the cyber risk manager for one of Canada’s largest retailers suggests. “I will say without any hesitation, as I…
Why it’s hard for insurers to price cyber risk
May 1, 2019 by Greg MeckbachIt’s hard for an insurance company to price cyber because clients are reluctant to report losses, industry experts suggest. “You need historical incidents to understand the types of events out there,” Scott Stransky, assistant vice president and principal scientist in…
How Canada’s banks are tackling identity theft risk
May 1, 2019 By David Paddon - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Canada’s biggest banks marked the official launch of the Verified.Me digital identity network on Wednesday, following years of development and testing with their partner SecureKey Technologies Inc. The banks see Verified.Me as the beginning of a more secure…
Tips for your cyber clients on creating stronger passwords
May 1, 2019 by Jason ContantBrokers advising their clients on cyber security should inform them that re-using passwords – or using passwords in the first place – is not the best practice. “Passwords still have their use, but not as a way to uniquely verify…
Are sandbags effective? A look at the popular flood prevention tool
April 30, 2019 Michelle McQuigge - THE CANADIAN PRESSFor centuries, residents of flood-prone areas have looked to sandbags to stave off rising waters. Flood management experts say that while it’s easy to understand why sandbags have become the first line of defence, they may not necessarily be the…
Easy advice to help protect your clients against cyber attacks
April 30, 2019 by Jason ContantWhat’s one easy piece of advice you can provide to your clients to help protect them from cyber-attacks? Change your passwords. Nearly one-third (30%) of people in Canada and the United States use the same passwords for all or most…
Why more companies aren’t using alternative risk transfer solutions
April 30, 2019 by Jason ContantA lack of understanding about alternative risk transfer (ART) solutions, particularly among C-suite executives, remains a major obstacle to their expanded use, according a new report from Marsh and RIMS. Nearly half of C-suite respondents said they don’t understand how…
Best incentives to get homeowners to move out of floodplains
April 29, 2019 by Jason ContantMassive flooding in Quebec has shined the spotlight on suitable incentives that may get homeowners to move out of floodplains. Quebec Premier François Legault said recently that the province will offer a maximum of $100,000 to homeowners dealing with flood…