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Coming Events (September 01, 2000)

September 1, 2000 by Canadian Underwriter

Announcements in Coming Events are run free of charge as a service to the industry. Items should be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month in which the announcement is to appear. National Association of Surplus

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On The Move (September 01, 2000)

September 1, 2000 by Canadian Underwriter

Scor Canada welcomes Henry Klecan Jr. to succeed Dominique Lavallee as president and CEO. Klecan was previously senior vice president of The Citadel Insurance Company. After 12 years in Scor’s North American offices, Lavallee heads to Paris, to lead the

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Developing risk management: POSITIVE REFLECTIONS

September 1, 2000 Vikki Spencer

If experience is required, then Rich Whitehouse is the right choice to host the silver anniversary of the Canadian Risk and Insurance Management Society’s conference. As a delegate at the first conference 25 years ago, he is in a unique

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Professional Development: STAYING THE COURSE

August 1, 2000 Vikki Spencer

Regulatory harmonization, multi-licensing, mergers and consolidations. In a world of rapid change, ongoing education has become a key survival tool of the new insurance landscape. Whether driven by consumers, regulators or employers, the trend is moving toward increasingly higher levels

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Coming Events (August 01, 2000)

August 1, 2000 by Canadian Underwriter

Announcements in Coming Events are run free of charge as a service to the industry. Items should be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month in which the announcement is to appear. Strategy Institute P&C E-Strategy

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Custodian of the Defense Line

August 1, 2000 Sean van Zyl, Editor

With the recent finalization of the federal government’s proposed financial services reform legislation packaged under Bill-38 — set to be tabled before parliament in the fall — independent property and casualty insurance brokers have heaved a collective sigh of relief

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Counting the Costs of claims service

August 1, 2000 Vikki Spencer

The old adage ‘you have to spend money to make money’ should be taken to heart by today’s insurance companies, say the industry’s claims managers. Canada’s top insurers agree that customer service is the name of the game, and claims handling the key to keeping customers on board. Companies that sacrifice customer service in the name of cost saving are in danger of paying the price in the long run.

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Coming Events (July 01, 2000)

July 1, 2000 by Canadian Underwriter

Announcements in Coming Events are run free of charge as a service to the industry. Items should be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month in which the announcement is to appear. International Insurance Society, Inc.

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Expanding horizons for independent adjusters

July 1, 2000 Vikki Spencer

If bigger is better, then Paul Hancock’s plans for the Canadian Independent Adjusters Association will be welcome news to its members. The incoming president has his eye squarely on expanding membership, increasing the association’s profile, and making strides in the battle for industry self-regulation.

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Alberta brokers change course

July 1, 2000 Vikki Spencer

Rob Clarke, the newly elected president of the Independent Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IIBAA), says his organization is as prepared as it can be for the pending implementation of changes to that province’s Insurance Act. Foremost on Clarke’s agenda

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Coming Events (June 01, 2000)

June 1, 2000 by Canadian Underwriter

The Export Development Corporation (EDC) has earmarked $1 million over three years for an International Studies Scholarship, to be administered by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in business or economics focussing on international

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On The Move (May 01, 2000)

May 1, 2000 by Canadian Underwriter

Mabel Sansom, executive director of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario, has announced her resignation effective when the association moves its offices to Ottawa later this year. Crawford Adjusters Canada has announced it is splitting the role of president and