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…
Scope of Work Developed by 30 Forensic Engineering to Issue Clearance for Cleaned & Disinfected Work Areas
March 20, 2020 by -30- Forensic EngineeringTORONTO, ON, MAR. 20, 2020 /insPRESS/ – On the afternoon of March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic. Since December 2019, confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased exponentially and…
COVID-19: What this association wants its members to do during this time
March 19, 2020 by Adam MalikThe Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta is calling on its members to take necessary precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including closing offices. The group is also temporarily shuttering its offices but will try to ensure members can still get their…
The good and bad news about event cancellation insurance
March 18, 2020 by Greg MeckbachWith events being cancelled left, right, and centre to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus in Canada, there is good news and bad news for clients wanting event cancellation insurance. The good news is that insurers are probably not…
The impact of COVID-19 on independent adjusters
March 18, 2020 by Greg MeckbachAs most Canadians are being asked to leave home only when necessary, how will the property and casualty industry deal with a large catastrophe, such as a major wind storm, while still taking precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19…
How brokers are responding to Canada’s economic support announcement
March 18, 2020 by Adam MalikThe Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is welcoming the federal government’s announcement of a slew of measures to assist Canadian employees, consumers, and businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the financial aid, worth about…
Why Canada’s P&C industry is ready to absorb hit of pandemic-induced recession
March 18, 2020 by David GambrillAlready under financial strain due to tightening markets in several lines of business, Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry nevertheless seems well-positioned to withstand a global recession triggered by the novel coronavirus pandemic — at least in the short term.…