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Strigberger Brown Armstrong Flies with Shelter Movers
March 13, 2018 by Daniel StrigbergerTORONTO, March 13, 2018 /insPRESS/ – On March 8, 2018, Strigberger Brown Armstrong LLP hosted its launch party in Toronto’s Distillery District. In coordination with their partnership charity Shelter Movers, the firm’s lawyers and staff took the opportunity to celebrate…
B.C. experiments with tech that blocks handheld use while driving
March 7, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorA telematics trial intended to address distracted driving in British Columbia is now underway. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia said March 2 it is “working with 139 drivers” in the province on a pilot project intended to block the use…
For how long will a ransomware attack knock out your client’s operations?
March 5, 2018 by Jason ContantCompanies in Canada and the United States can expect one week of downtime as a result of a ransomware attack, speakers said at NetDiligence’s recent Cyber Risk Summit in Toronto. “A decryption effort, even in the best case scenario, is…
Opta Information Intelligence and Risk Management Services Combine Forces to Meet Evolving Needs of Canadian Insurers
March 5, 2018 Opta Information IntelligenceTORONTO, March 5, 2018 /insPRESS/ – Opta Information Intelligence (Opta) and sister company Risk Management Services (RMS) are proud to announce the integration of the two companies. Going forward we will be expanding our suite of services and innovation solutions for the…
Brokers seek carrier support for study of industry real-time data solution
March 1, 2018 by David GambrillOntario brokers are attempting to marshal industry-wide support for an API hub solution that would provide real-time data exchange between insurance carriers and the broker channel. “What we’re asking is that the carriers support the [Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario]…
How AI increased this brokerage’s sales leads by 13%
March 1, 2018 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefUsing artificial intelligence (AI) to understand the likelihood of individual consumers making an auto insurance purchase, insurance broker Kanetix Ltd. was able to achieve a 13% lift on its call volume and lead generation. “AI is something that the Insurance…
How cyberattacks can sabotage the plants of your industrial clients
February 27, 2018 by Jason ContantIndustrial control systems (ICS) at manufacturing plants are perfect targets for cybercriminals because they are not designed with security in mind, Zurich Canada’s head of specialty products, Greg Irvine, said recently. Speaking at NetDiligence’s Cyber Risk Summit in Toronto on…
Lorne McIntyre named Director, Large & Complex Loss for First General Canada
February 23, 2018 First General Property Restoration ServicesTORONTO, Feb. 23, 2018 /insPRESS/ – First General, one of North America’s largest restoration networks, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorne McIntyre as Director, Large & Complex Loss for First General. Lorne’s appointment is part of our focus on…
Electronic proof of insurance now available, even if regulations aren’t
February 22, 2018 by David GambrillThe Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) has launched its My Proof of Insurance eDelivery solution, enabling CSIO members to send consumers digital policy documents (including proof of auto insurance, or ‘eSlips’) for personal and commercial lines. The announcement…
ClaimsPro appoints Kumar Sivakumaran to Vice President, National Operations
February 22, 2018 by SCM Insurance ServicesTORONTO, Feb. 22, 2018 /insPRESS/ – ClaimsPro, Canada’s leading provider of independent claims adjusting services, today announced the appointment of Kumar Sivakumaran as Vice President, National Operations. Mr. Sivakumaran will succeed Dustin Volk, who recently assumed the role of Senior…
Aviva Canada looking into electronic payments standard
February 22, 2018 by Jason ContantAs payment systems continue to modernize globally and locally, one Canadian insurer says it is hoping to explore opportunities related to its payment infrastructure. While it is not currently using ISO 20022, an international standard that supports electronic payments, Aviva…
Sharp Mobile Announces iMobilebroker 2.0 – Unlimited Potential
February 21, 2018 by Trufla TechnologyCALGARY, Feb. 21, 2018 /insPRESS/ – Sharp Mobile Technology Ltd. is preparing to launch a brand new version of the iMobilebroker platform, the ultimate broker-branded customer experience. “It has always been our goal to provide best-in-class solutions, and we believe…