Full Spectrum
December 2, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterIt’s a safe bet that Canada’s property and casualty insurers are in for big changes. How dramatic those changes will be, what form they will take and when they will ultimately unfold are expected to fall on many points along the spectrum. Building on hard data and emerging trends, insurance companies are blending old with new as they prepare for all shades of risk.
Crunching the Numbers
December 1, 2012 Insurance Institute of CanadaWill “big data” have a big impact on claims adjusters?
Shaking Crystal Balls
November 2, 2012 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorThe tsunami failed to materialize and the shaking, although having a far reach, did not produce any significant damage. Not so for concern.
Mining: Big Risks, Big Rewards
August 1, 2012 Mark McAdams, Assistant Vice President and High-Hazard Occupancy Specialist, FM GlobalUnique challenges for mining insurers relate to the huge size, complexity and equipment of the projects they cover.
The Big Squeeze
July 31, 2012 Craig HarrisConsolidation in the property and casualty insurance industry has had a massive impact on independent adjusters in several ways – claims volume, pricing, national contracts and procurement models. Firms ranging from small shops to regional players to national (or multinational) companies are adapting quickly with a combination of new and proven strategies.
Counting heads
July 31, 2012 byDemographics and the adjuster
MarketPlace
June 2, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCANADIAN MARKET Applied Systems acquires Compu-Quote Broker management software provider Applied Systems Inc. has acquired Compu-Quote Inc., a Canadian provider of comparative insurance rating solutions. Applied Systems announced the sale on June 5 after closing the deal on June 1.…
Taking Cover
June 2, 2012 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorHigh-profile explosions at B.C. sawmills have seen some insurers bail out of the beleaguered market segment, although others seem poised to take advantage.
Northern Lights
May 31, 2012 Craig HarrisSCS Insurance Adjusters Ltd. is a family-run adjusting firm with long roots in northern Ontario and deep pride in being independently owned and operated.
Changing Face of the Broker
April 1, 2012 David Gambrill, EditorChanges in consumer expectations are causing the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry to re-consider its traditional way of selling products. In turn, this is causing brokers to re-think their business model. But while some may be quick to proclaim: “It’s the end of the world as we know it,” brokers generally feel fine about how it will all turn out.
Weathering the Storm
March 31, 2012 Craig HarrisStaying true to its “small-office atmosphere,” Townsend & Leedham Adjusters Ltd. has staked out a solid presence in the Edmonton community.
Money or Nothing
March 31, 2012 Rick Dubin, vice president of investigative services at Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)The business of insurance fraud