Moves (September 01, 2007)
September 1, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterStephen Scullion has been appointed director, Professional Development, Crawford & Company (Canada). Scullion will assume leadership of Crawford’s Canadian training and development initiatives including the ongoing delivery of technical courses, development of new training curriculum and implementation of a web-based…
Views (September 01, 2007)
September 1, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Hounourable Order of the Blue Goose, Ontario Pond recently held their annual Blue Goose Volleyball Classic with proceeds going to the 2008 Grand Nest Convention Fund. According to Blue Goose Ontario’s social director Dora Coemtzis, “Overlooking the Toronto harbour…
Capacity Crunch
September 1, 2007 David Gambrill.Building boom out West inflates insurers’ claims costs, as insurers find creative ways to round up contractors, collision repair shops during times of need
What’s New: In Brief (August 17, 2007)
August 17, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterAudatex Canada ULC, a subsidiary of Solera Holdings, Inc., has extended its relationship with Aviva Canada Inc. for an additional three years, according to a release. Audatex has provided Aviva with core estimating solutions that help standardize the automotive claims…
What’s New: In Brief (August 07, 2007)
August 7, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterWestern Financial Group Inc. has completed the acquisition of Blonde & Blonde in Kelowna, B.C., Baxter Agencies, formerly a Trans West Insurance office, in Lac La Biche, AB, and Nielsen & Wolfe Agencies in Morrin, AB.“We are pleased to be…
What’s New: In Brief (August 03, 2007)
August 3, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterGeneral Motors (GM) has announced that it will be using a PPG basecoat system in all of its dealership repairs. The PPG Envirobase High Performance and Nexa Autocolor Aquabase Plus waterborne basecoat systems from PPG Automotive Refinish recently received the…
Moves (August 01, 2007)
August 1, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterParis Re (formerly AXA Re) celebrated the launch of its new brand name and new banner during a special evening held in the heart of Old Montreal on Apr. 26, 2007. Hans Peter Gerhardt, CEO of Paris Re Holdings, and…
On the Scene (August 02, 2007)
August 1, 2007 byPPG Canada Inc. has announced a shuffle within its automotive refinish group, with five staff members receiving new appointments. The appointments include: Lee Smith, current director of Refinish Canada, has been promoted to director of strategic growth and acquisition for…
What’s New: In Brief (July 17, 2007)
July 17, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterTransportation Property & Casualty Co., Inc. (TPCC) has been assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best & Co.These ratings are the first to be assigned to a Canadian captive insurance company domiciled in Burnaby, British Columbia.…
What’s New: In Brief (July 06, 2007)
July 6, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterMike Lowthlan has joined Kernaghan Adjusters Toronto office as an executive adjuster. Mikes illustrious career has spanned over three decades, during which time he has earned a well-deserved reputation as a respected executive adjuster in the Ontario market, Patti Kernaghan,…
Moves (July 01, 2007)
July 1, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) went to Parliament Hill on June 12 to emphasize the importance of more than 30,000 independent brokers across the country. Members of Parliament and senators met with 50 insurance brokers across the country,…
PPG Canada announces appointments in automotive refinish group
June 18, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterPPG Canada has announced three new appointments within its Automotive Refinish group, including Denis Cloutier, insurance services manager, Eastern Canada, Jennifer Rosiak-Wong, Canadian advertising manager, and Bruce Young, district manager, collision programs.Cloutier will work with the Canadian insurance industry to…