Lloyd’s proposes “open source” frameworks for future pandemic coverage
July 6, 2020 by David GambrillLloyd’s of London is proposing three “open-source frameworks” to provide a blueprint for better protecting society against systemic catastrophic events such as pandemics, after noting the market will pay out between $3 billion and $4.3 billion to its global customers…
Wimbledon cancellation could ‘change the entire way of looking at insurance’: Broker
April 30, 2020 by Greg MeckbachThe cancellation of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, and the associated nine-figure insurance payout, is going to change the way the industry offers pandemic coverage, a Canadian commercial broker suggests. A report by Britain-based GlobalData says the Wimbledon organizer paid for…
How Aon avoided laying off employees
April 30, 2020 by Adam MalikAon Canada employees will see their salaries reduced as part of an effort to ensure that no one at the company is laid off as a result of the economic upheaval created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The brokerage provided Canadian…
Technology-Based Investigations during COVID-19: Solutions for the Insurance Industry
April 13, 2020 by -30- Forensic EngineeringTORONTO, ON, APRIL 13, 2020 /insPRESS/ – To our valued insurance industry partners, Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a global issue impacting individuals and businesses in unprecedented ways. As an essential service, 30 Forensic Engineering is functioning at capacity while respecting social distancing…
Security Concerns Surrounding Zoom
April 8, 2020 AssessMedMississauga, ON, April 8, 2020/InsPress/ – There has been an increase in the need for remote working due to COVID-19, with team members, clients and service providers all needing to communicate virtually in even more creative ways than in the…
COVID-19 Impacted Facilities: Remediation, Clearance and Best Practices for Risk Management – WEBINAR
April 1, 2020 by -30- Forensic EngineeringTORONTO, ON, APRIL 1, 2020 /insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading and fully-independent multi-disciplinary forensics firm, is hosting an informative and free webinar which will discuss the remediation, clearance and best practices for COVID-19 impacted facilities. Please join industry…
Antigonish Farmers’ goes live in the Cloud enabling ‘Work From Home’ with their technology partners, Cognition+ and iVedha Inc.
April 1, 2020 Cognition+ Inc.Antigonish, NS, April 1, 2020/InsPress/ – During February 2020, Antigonish Farmers’ Mutual successfully implemented a cloud-based solution for their complete business operations. This implementation has allowed Antigonish Farmers’ Mutual to enable a ‘Work from Home’ strategy to ensure they are…
COVID-19 – A message from WICC
March 31, 2020 WICCToronto, ON, March 31, 2020/InsPress/ – Our insurance community is showing critical leadership around a multitude of issues COVID-19 is presenting. We hope that you and your families are staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented and trying times. Our…
Crawford update on business operations following mandatory closure notices in Quebec and Ontario
March 25, 2020 Crawford & Co.TORONTO, ON, March 25, 2020/InsPress/– Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. announced modifications to business operations across Canada following Monday’s provincial government orders in Quebec and Ontario to close non-essential businesses and workplaces. “Crawford has been preparing for scenarios like this…
Origin and Cause an Essential Service and Remains Open
March 24, 2020 by George CostandiToronto, ON, March 24, 2020/InsPress/ – Dear Clients and Industry Partners, As multiple provinces have declared a State of Emergency this week due to COVID-19, Origin and Cause has confirmed that our services have been deemed an essential service. As such, we are permitted…
Pario Enhances Environmental Hygiene Services in Response to COVID-19
March 24, 2020 by SCM Insurance ServicesToronto, ON, March 24,2020/InsPress/ – Pario Engineering & Environmental Sciences is committed now more than ever to providing services that complement and enhance our existing offering and provide valuable assistance to our clients and industry partners. It is with this…
CRU GROUP Environmental Team Donates PPE to help hospitals in southeast Florida
March 24, 2020 by CRU AdjustersDallas, Texas, March 24, 2020/InsPress/ – Faced with pending protective equipment shortages, CRU GROUP today donated their stockpile of hazardous PPE for use by the hospitals in south Florida. In addition to cases of gloves and masks, CRU GROUP provided…