How Aviva will cover Lyft in Canada
December 12, 2017 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefAviva Canada will be the official commercial automobile insurance provider for the California-based ride-sharing program Lyft, which is anticipated to start operations in Canada this month. Aviva will cover Lyft through a commercial insurance fleet policy. Coverage and limits vary,…
No public-private flood coverage model a ‘lift and shift directly to Canada:’ Aviva Canada reinsurance VP
April 28, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorBritain’s Flood Re program provides an “analogy for Canada” in insuring high-risk flood zones, while more research is needed to fully understand the economic impact of climate change, speakers suggested at Insurance Bureau of Canada’s recent Financial Affairs Symposium. Balz…
Aviva reports combined ratio of 94.6% in Canada in 2016
March 13, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva plc announced a 0.8-point increase in its combined ratio in Canada while operating profit was up 16%. London-based Aviva released March 9 its preliminary results for 2016. General insurance net premiums written, worldwide, increased 15%, from £7.177 billion in…
Aviva, Henry Equestrian launch horse coverage in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
August 29, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada announced Monday it is launching liability and medical coverage for equestrians in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It will be launching the coverage, Henry Equestrian Plan, through Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers Ltd. Coverage options include “full mortality, medical and disability…