Cyber 2.0
June 1, 2014 Craig Harris, Freelance writerCyber insurance coverage is entering the next phase in its evolution from optional add-on product to increasingly important component of a thorough risk management program. As high-profile data security breaches grab top headlines, more organizations are having the “cyber talk” with their brokers and insurance partners. The pace of product adoption, however, is slow grind rather than big bang.
Moves and Views
May 1, 2013 by Canadian Underwriter1 Travelers Insurance Company of Canada recently named Lucy Hathaway [1] as its new vice president, middle market, business insurance. Hathaway joins Travelers Canada from RSA, bringing with her 18 years in underwriting and management roles in commercial insurance. Her…
Storm Watch
January 1, 2013 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorInsurers in Canada have seen thousands of wind and rain damage claims, along with a few for business interruption, in the wake of the storm that followed Hurricane Sandy. Losses, however, appear not to be as severe as originally envisioned.
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May 1, 2012 by Canadian Underwriter1 On Side Restoration Services Ltd. is continuing to expand, most recently opening its doors in Atlantic Canada. The company acquired A&R Services Ltd. on Apr. 1, completing On Side’s stretch from coast to coast. “This is the first acquisition…
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April 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterACE Canada, the Canadian-based operating division of the ACE Group, has appointed Andrew Lawrence [1] as assistant vice president of its commercial risk segment. In this newly created role, Lawrence will be responsible for managing ACE Canada’s relationships in the…
Moves & Views (November 01, 2010)
November 1, 2010 by Canadian Underwriter1 The Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) is recognizing Bruce Thomas [1], a founding partner of Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP, for practicing law for 50 years. Thomas specializes in insurance law and will be granted a lifetime membership in…
Corporate Reputation And Effective Communication
July 31, 2009 Lori Brassell-CicchiniA Catastrophe Adjuster’s Responsibility
Human capital risk most significant threat, study finds
June 4, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterInternational risk managers see human capital risk as being the most significant threat facing their global business operations, according to a survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by the ACE Group of Companies. The surveys findings show…
Moves (April 01, 2007)
April 1, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterCrawford Adjusters Canada Incorporated announced the change of its corporate name to Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc, effective immediately. The removal of the word ‘adjusters’ from Crawford’s name will allow all divisions of the company to be united under a…
ACE Canada appoints Terri Mitchell as vice president, COO
March 29, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterACE Canada, the Canadian based operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, has appointed Terri Mitchell as executive vice president and chief operations officer of ACE Canada’s Life, Accident and Health Group.Mitchell joined ACE Canada in 2004 as vice…
Karen Barkley appointed president and CEO of ACE Canada
March 12, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterACE INA Insurance and ACE INA Life Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies, has appointed Karen Barkley as president and CEO of ACE Canada.She succeeds Daniel Courtemanche, who is now the president and CEO of GCAN Holdings Inc.,…
ACE Tempest Re Canada opens in Montreal
February 1, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterThe ACE Tempest Re Group has expanded into Canadian markets with the establishment of ACE Tempest Re Canada. The Montreal-based, wholly-owned managing underwriter will write all lines of property and casualty reinsurance for the Canadian market. Constantin Petalas has been…