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Why your clients are increasingly exposed to wildfire losses
September 28, 2018 by Greg MeckbachClimate change has turned the risk of wildfire into a year-round peril in Western Canada, a geography expert says. In the past, wildfire season started in April or May and ended some time in October, said Dominic Ford, senior geospatial…
How corporate mergers impact cyber risk
September 19, 2018 by Greg MeckbachCyber risk goes up if a company goes through a merger or acquisition, an information security consultant suggests. One way your client can reduce cyber risk is to know what hardware and software is on their computer network, Jeremy Hurst,…
Cannabis stores in this province face strict rules for displays and security
September 13, 2018 The Canadian PressWINNIPEG – Store owners who will sell cannabis in Manitoba will face strict rules about how they display and secure the drug when its recreational use becomes legal next month. New rules set by the province will require that stores…
How to avoid the “broken arrow” approach to new technology
August 29, 2018 by David GambrillIf you’re an insurance organization looking to adopt innovative new technology such as artificial intelligence, you’ll want to avoid the “broken arrow” approach to implementation. In some instances, organizations may put the cart before the horse, with IT departments developing…
Humans required to train AI to assess images for damage losses
August 22, 2018 by Greg MeckbachClaims adjusters could soon have part of their work replaced by software that looks at photos and decides whether property is damaged, but there is still a need for humans in the process, one researcher predicts. When properties are damaged…
Insurance technology awards make final call for entries
August 22, 2018 by Greg MeckbachTwo yet-to-be named Canadian firms, which are using information technology to get “intelligence” from insurers’ data, will be recognized next month in Toronto. Insurance Nexus is accepting nominations for Canadian Insurance Carrier of the Year and Canadian Insurance Innovator of…
New InsurTech Software Suite Helps Clients Manage Independent Contractors Seamlessly
August 20, 2018 Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.TORONTO, ON, August 20, 2018 /insPRESS/ – Crawford Compliance Inc., a subsidiary of Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. today announces the launch of a new contractor management solution. In line with Crawford’s mission to restore and enhance lives business and…
On the Scene: IBAA Annual Convention, May 6-9, 2018
August 16, 2018 by Ian PortsmouthBeautiful Banff was again the setting for the Annual Convention of the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IBAA), held May 6-9, 2018. Canadian Underwriter was the exclusive national media sponsor of the event, which kicked off with a golf tournament…
One simple way to increase your lead generation by 33%
August 14, 2018 by Jason ContantOne large, multi-location Canadian brokerage saw a 33% increase in leads generated through their website, simply by introducing a chatbot to provide instant home and auto insurance quoting, the CEO and founder of a Kitchener, Ont.-based insurtech said Friday. ProNavigator…
What four insurers say about IBAC Data Exchange
August 13, 2018 by Greg MeckbachReducing the workload for human beings is one reason some insurance carriers are participating in part of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada’s Data Exchange project. “We are constantly looking for ways to eliminate manual processes, to eliminate administrative functions,…
Why Canada is said to be ahead of U.S. on real-time data exchange
August 2, 2018 by Jason ContantWhen it comes to real-time data exchange, the insurance industry in Canada seems to be more on the right path than south of the border, said the CEO and co-founder of an insurtech in the United States that recently incorporated…
TechCanary incorporates in Canada, eyes future expansion
August 1, 2018 by Jason ContantMilwaukee-based insurtech company TechCanary has incorporated in Canada, with headquarters in Laval, Que. and an eye to opening another office in Toronto. TechCanary CEO and co-founder Reid Holzworth told Canadian Underwriter Tuesday that “it’s not planned yet, but we’ll open…