Ethical Underwriting
December 1, 2006 Rob Bickerton, Senior Underwriter, Corporate Risk Division, The Guarantee Company of North AmericaUnderwriting that takes into account the ethical practices of corporations is better for everyone – including the insurance industry.
Willis grows West
October 18, 2006 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal insurance broker Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH) has appointed two senior associates in Calgary in a move to continue strengthening its presence in “key geographic markets across North America.” Willis has appointed Kathy Underhill to the position of executive…
Willis Canada appoints new VP from Calgary
October 1, 2006 by Canadian UnderwriterWillis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, has welcomed Calgary-based Cees van der Slikke as the new senior vice-president and natural resources practice leader for Willis Canada. Van der Slikke was previously a Canadian energy practice leader at…
Willis strengthens Canadian contingent
August 10, 2006 by Canadian UnderwriterWillis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, continues to strengthen its presence in key geographic markets across North America with a senior appointment in its Canadian operations. The Company recently welcomed Calgary-based Cees van der Slikke as the…
The Business of Staying in Business
August 1, 2006 Craig HarrisCanadian companies have learned lessons from recent disasters, but are they prepared for The Big One?
Covering Condos
June 1, 2006 Matthew Sachs, Personal Insurance Marketing Specialist, Chubb Insurance CanadaGiven the increasing popularity of condo living, brokers need to be vigilant that coverage gaps do not exist in their clients’ insurance policies
ACE elects new board member
May 19, 2006 by Canadian UnderwriterACE Ltd. (NYSE:ACE) recently elected Mary A. Cirillo to its Board of Directors. Cirillo has served as an advisor to Hudson Venture Partners, a New York venture capital firm, since 2003 and as chairman of OPCENTER, a network operations services…
Moves (April 01, 2006)
April 1, 2006 by Canadian UnderwriterEllen J. Moore, president and CEO of Chubb Insurance Company of Canada, is among the winners of the 2006 McGill Management Achievement Awards. At a February ceremony held in Montral, Moore joined Auditor General of Canada Sheila Fraser, Cirque du…
What’s New: In brief (March 13, 2006)
March 13, 2006 by Canadian UnderwriterWillis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH) has appointed of three new members to the Canadian Advisory Board of Willis Canada Inc. Robert Hogan, D. Udo Nixdorf, and Bernard R. Wilson will join Willis Canada as senior members and advisors. Hogan, LL.M.…
Pains, Claims and Automobiles
January 1, 2006 Craig HarrisPremiere Healthcare program reinvents claims process for soft tissue injuries
CoVirt adds 20 insurance agency distributors to team
November 22, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterTotal integrated solution advisor and client manager for brokerages CoVirt Inc. (Canada) recently initiated the production of 20 independently owned insurance agency Equinox Marketing Centers that work through Equinox to sell products for insurance company partners. Tim Fitzpatrick, President of…
Kingsway’s acquisition HI Holdings finalized
November 1, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterKingsway Financial Services Inc. (TSE:KFS) recently closed its acquisition of HI Holdings, Inc. (HI) for approximately US$25 million. The transaction includes HI’s wholly owned Zephyr Insurance Company Inc. (Zephyr). HI and Zephyr were formed in 2000 by its current shareholders…