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Where to find your best brokers

November 16, 2018 by David Gambrill

This story is one in a series reporting on the results of 2018 National Broker Survey, conducted by Canadian Underwriter. The survey of more than 800 P&C brokers nationally was designed to identify the success strategies of both producers and principals. Find other instalments in the

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Three ways to improve document management

November 9, 2018 by Greg Meckbach

Brokers moving towards a paperless office should watch how much time their staff spend scanning documents. “There is a big difference between scanning for personal use and scanning for business,” said Steve Oblin, senior marketing manager for Fujitsu Canada Inc.’s

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JLT shareholders approve merger with Marsh & McLennan

November 8, 2018 by Greg Meckbach

A US$6-billion deal that could form the world’s largest commercial brokerage is one step closer to reality. Britain’s Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc announced Wednesday that 99.9% of its shareholders voted in favour of having JLT acquired by Marsh &

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Top court could hear disputed claim arising from $550-million ponzi scheme loss

November 5, 2018 by Greg Meckbach

A major bank’s disputed $300-million professional liability insurance claim – arising from a Ponzi scheme in Florida – could reach the Supreme Court of Canada. Toronto-Dominion Bank bought an insurance policy from a syndicate of insurers, including Lloyd’s Underwriters in

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Top 10 Under 40, 2018: Andrew Coburn, Coburn Insurance

November 5, 2018 Brooke Smith

Who are the brightest young talents in Canadian P&C today? Each year, Canadian Insurance Top Broker magazine (recently acquired by CU) answers that question with its Top 10 Under 40. Meet the other winners here, and don’t forget to pick

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What’s next for Fairfax in the Lloyd’s market

November 2, 2018 by Greg Meckbach

Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. plans to buy the remainder of Lloyd’s insurer Brit PLC within the next couple of years, Fairfax president Paul Rivett said Friday. Toronto-based Northbridge Insurance and Stamford, Conn.-based OdysseyRe are among the insurance subsidiaries owned

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Top 10 Under 40, 2018: Anton Antonov, Marsh Canada

October 29, 2018 Brooke Smith

Who are the brightest young talents in Canadian P&C today? Each year, Canadian Insurance Top Broker magazine (recently acquired by CU) answers that question with its Top 10 Under 40. Meet the other winners here, and don’t forget to pick

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HR Department: October moves in the industry

October 24, 2018 by Jason Contant

Jeff Goy elected chairman of Insurance Institute’s board of governors The Insurance Institute of Canada has elected S.J. (Jeff) Goy, president and CEO of Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, as chairman of its board of governors. Goy was elected chairman at

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Why cyber insurance discussions should include real estate agents

October 15, 2018 by Jason Contant

Brokers scoping out new leads for selling cyber should consider this new opportunity in the professional class: real estate agents. Real estate agents move large sums of money when houses are selling. There is also typically a time cluster when

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A new, faster way to show your clients their options

October 14, 2018 by Jason Contant

Brokers in Canada have a technology platform available that allows them to customize different insurance coverages, or offer next-day service, through a self-serve app. The app provides a base quote for a customer. The broker can then use sliders to

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Introducing the new Canadian Underwriter, “Your Guide to Insurance Success”

October 10, 2018 Ian Portsmouth, Publisher

Whatever your role in the industry, you can rightfully feel harried by the demands of an insurance career today. You’re certainly dealing with more change and complexity than the people who received the debut issue of this magazine in January

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Rhodes & Williams expands with new merger

October 10, 2018 by Jason Contant

The Rhodes & Williams Group of Companies has merged with Caiger-Watson Insurance Brokers Ltd. The latter brokerage will operate under the name of Caiger-Watson Insurance Brokers, a division of Rhodes & Williams Limited. Clients of Caiger-Watson will continue to be