Tapping Into Social Circles
February 1, 2012 Alexey Saltykov, Co-founder, CEO, InsurEye Inc.Among other technology innovations, companies are exploring the possibility of allowing consumers to use their friends and social circle to help reduce premiums.
From Christchurch to Canada
December 1, 2011 Maiclaire Bolton, Manager, Earthquake Model Product Management, Risk Management SolutionsThe 2010-11 earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand may resonate closely with Canadians because the risks are similar to those in eastern Canada.
Insuring Bullion, Bars and Baubles
December 1, 2011 Anton Antonov, Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie (FAS) Insurance Unit, XL Group plcAs gold prices rise, the number of thieves looking for a way to make a quick buck has increased as well. Specie coverage can help protect against gold theft losses.
Moves & Views
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Institute of Ontario announced four recipients of the John E. Lowes Insurance Education Fund Scholarships for 2011. The John E. Lowes Insurance Education Fund is a charitable trust dedicated to assisting Ontario students to complete full-time, post-secondary education,…
MarketPlace
August 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadian Market Slave Lake wildfire ranks second-costliest insured disaster in Canadian history Insured damage caused by wildfires that ravaged much of the town of Slave Lake, Alberta in May has hit the $700-million mark, according to the Insurance Bureau of…
Fishing for Commercial MarketShare
July 1, 2011 Brenda Rose, Vice President, Firstbrook Cassie & Anderson Ltd.Canadian companies are using a variety of different strategies to reel in a greater market share in Canada’s profitable commercial lines.
Predictive Fraud Fighting
June 1, 2011 Wes Gill and James D. RuotoloIntegrating social network analysis tools and predictive analytics into a broader fraud framework is key to an organization’s ability to detect fraudulent claims.
Protecting Our Pipelines
March 1, 2011 Vanessa MarigaThe Alberta oil sands have undergone intense growth in the past decade. this growth has amplified the challenges for the Canadian risk managers operating in this space.
Creative Captives
March 1, 2011 Trevor Mapplebeck and Rob Landolt, Marsh Canada Ltd.When considering whether to retain or remove risks from their corporate balance sheets, companies often overlook the option of creating captive insurance companies.
Pulling Heads Out of the Sand
November 1, 2010 Jay A.R. CassidyEven the most ardent ostriches in the world of underwriting D&O insurance must be aware of a trend in which the U.S. plaintiff’s bar is taking an active interest in Canada’s approach to class action litigation.
Crowded House
August 1, 2010 Ken ArthursCanada’s relatively economic stability is attracting new players to the Canadian market.
The New Pricing Paradigm
June 1, 2010 David I. Davidson and Richard BoireHow insurers are using predictive modelling to better refine their premium pricing.