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Which insurance carriers are no longer using Z-codes to denote coverage
April 18, 2018 by Greg MeckbachMore than a dozen Canadian property and casualty insurers are using standardized codes to denote coverages, endorsements and discounts in broker’s databases. Thirteen insurer members of the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations ‘are now 100% standards-compliant,” meaning they are…
When will brokers, insurers and consumers all be able to connect in real-time?
April 17, 2018 by Jason ContantWith work continuing to enable real-time data exchange between brokers and insurers, the next logical step would be to bring consumers into the fold. Pat Durepos, leader at software vendor Keal Technology, said that he sees consumer access to data…
Cybercriminals are infiltrating software vendors, launching supply chain attacks
April 11, 2018 by Jason ContantCybercriminals are moving into the terrain of supply chain attacks, masquerading as signed apps, and using ransomware as a distraction to steal money from the network. Each of these are “interesting new areas” that cybercriminals may exploit in the future,…
New data translator to put brokers on same level as directs
April 9, 2018 by Jason ContantApplied Systems’ new “translation services” will provide broker data distribution as effectively as direct distribution and enable the broker channel to better compete, the software provider said Friday. Jeff Purdy, senior vice president of international operations with Applied, talked to…
Applied launches “translation services” to improve broker-insurer connectivity
April 4, 2018 by Jason ContantApplied Systems announced Wednesday the launch of its insurer “translation services,” allowing Canadian insurers to translate and distribute policy-related data directly into [broker] management systems. The translation services provide the connectivity technology required to easily move data between insurer and…
Solera Canada (Audatex) acquires Fluttrbox for on-demand inspections
April 3, 2018 Solera Canada (Audatex)TORONTO, April 3, 2018 /insPRESS/ – Solera Canada (Audatex) announces the acquisition of Montreal-based Fluttrbox, an emerging provider of on-demand aerial property inspections. The innovative software platform created by Fluttrbox, in conjunction with drone and other aerial technology, delivers granular property…
Looking to digitize? Keep an eye on your back end.
March 29, 2018 by David GambrillInsurance companies have made it a priority to modernize their operations to connect with their customers digitally, but all the work they have been doing may be tilting too far in the direction of acquiring customers, one senior Canadian P&C…
Some broker BMS providers offering connectivity to CSIO’s eSlips solution
March 27, 2018 by Jason ContantIn a sign of cooperation within Canada’s competitive P&C industry, some broker management system (BMS) providers are using APIs supplied by the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) to make eDelivery available to Canadian brokers using a variety of…
Applied Systems partners with CSIO on electronic policy documents solution
March 26, 2018 by Jason ContantBroker management system (BMS) provider Applied Systems announced Monday that it has expanded its partnership with the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) to integrate CSIO’s My Proof of Insurance eDelivery solution with Applied Epic and Applied TAM in…
Applied Systems Announces Expanded Partnership with CSIO
March 26, 2018 by CSIO (Centre for Study of Insurance Operations)Mississauga, Ont., March 26, 2018 /insPRESS/ – Applied Systems today announced its expanded partnership with The Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) to integrate CSIO’s My Proof of Insurance eDelivery solution with Applied Epic® and Applied TAM® in future product…
How to build a best-in-class cyber risk plan
March 23, 2018 by David GambrillYour commercial client is looking to put together a best-in-class risk management plan for dealing with a cyber event. What’s the first thing they need to do? “An ideal plan starts with developing a team,” says Ruby Rai, manager of…
Desjardins’ weather alerts: sign of a preventative insurance model?
March 19, 2018 by Jason ContantDesjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG) will soon launch severe weather alerts allowing consumers to take pre-emptive steps to protect their property from potential damage. The move is indicative of a larger trend towards a preventative insurance model, as found in…