Building On The Basics
May 31, 2009 Laura KupcisIncreasing Adjuster Knowledge
Strange Days
February 1, 2009 Paul Fletcher Senior Vice President, Marketing, Aviva CanadaIn a song from the album ‘Strange Days,’ Doors’ singer Jimmy Morrison asks for the world; social media is a way for insurers to respond to consumers’ desire to have it all.
Mending The Gap
November 30, 2008 Laura KupcisBand-Aid solutions implemented in the Ontario auto insurance system are no longer going to curb increased claims costs. A major reform is needed to reduce claims costs and avoid increased premiums for customers.
The power of BRANDING
October 1, 2008 Alister Campbell, President and CEO, Zurich CanadaBrokers need to appreciate their own brand value is enhanced when they sell the value propositions of good companies with powerful and respected brands.
Explosive Claims
September 30, 2008 Laura KupcisA recent explosion at a propane facility in Toronto has those on site re-evaluating safety protocol behind the caution tape, while insurance companies re-visit the risk associated with low frequency-high severity companies.
Moves (June 01, 2008)
June 1, 2008 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has appointed Don Forgeron as vice president, Ontario and Barb Sulzenko-Laurie as its new vice president of policy. Jane Voll, the IBC’s immediate past vice president of policy, becomes special advisor to the president in…
Razing the Bar
May 31, 2008 Laura KupcisAs insurance companies confront escalating claims costs, they are faced with either holding the line on payouts or increasing premiums. Defence lawyers warn, however, that cutting hourly fees and dispursement costs is negatively impacting claims settlement and threatening the future of the defence bar.
In Search of Smaller Fish
April 1, 2008 Craig HarrisLarger commercial insurance brokers are starting to troll for clients in the so-called “middle market,” previously the preserve of regional and local intermediaries
Largest global businesses unprepared for water shortage
October 1, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterThe world’s largest businesses are not prepared for the effects of a looming water shortage, according to research sponsored by the newly-established Marsh Center for Risk Insights. Marsh Inc., a global insurance broker and risk advisor, formed the Marsh Center…
Marketing Brokers in the Future: The BIG SELL
October 1, 2007 David GambrillIn response to the aggressive marketing approaches of online and direct writers, the independent channel is planning to be more aggressive about promoting its advisory role to the public.
What’s New: In Brief (September 27, 2007)
September 27, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterSaskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has observed an increasing number of right-hand drive vehicles hitting Saskatchewan roadways, and has posted an online notice reminding motorists to put safety first.Although you are not required to pass any special road test or examination…
What’s New: In Brief (September 17, 2007)
September 17, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterEGI Financial Holdings Inc. (“EGI”) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Echelon General Insurance Company, is entering the Canadian emergency travel health insurance market through agreements with key distributors, which are expected to generate Cdn$16 million in annual premiums.…