Rhodes & Williams expands with new merger
October 10, 2018 by Jason ContantThe 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…
Five pillars of brokerage digital transformation
October 9, 2018 by Jason ContantMore Canadian brokerages are moving towards a fully digital experience as consumer expectations are driving demand for faster, more efficient service, a broker management system (BMS) provider said Monday. “More brokers are moving to a completely connected experience from internal…
Paid Your clients are ready to dive in to their vacation. Are you helping them breathe easy?
October 8, 2018 AllianzSwimming in a crystal blue ocean, soaking up a warm tropical sun. Travelling is all about the experiences that help you become one with the moment. But when those experiences result in the unexpected, travel protection becomes a universal need.…
Settling claims in-house was one reason this MGA got acquired
October 7, 2018 by Greg MeckbachTotten Insurance Group Inc. might start offering brokers quotes within 24 hours on certain lines, the company’s president told Canadian Underwriter Friday. Totten, a Toronto-based managing general agent, recently acquired Saint John, N.B.-based MGA Anderson McTague & Associates Ltd., a…
Threat of Canada Post strike still alive
October 7, 2018 Terry Pedwell - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – The union representing 50,000 employees at Canada Post panned the latest contract offers from the corporation Thursday, calling them “disappointing” and keeping alive the threat of a work stoppage as the busy holiday online shopping season approaches. Two…
Police make arrests in alleged vehicle cloning operation
October 4, 2018 The Canadian PressEdmonton police say three people face charges in an alleged vehicle identification number cloning operation. Police say they uncovered the scheme last week when they searched a home, where they say they found a stolen BMW and Mercedes, as well…
How SSL Endeavour is streamlining access to the Lloyd’s market
October 3, 2018 by David GambrillSSL Endeavour in Canada is streamlining access to the Lloyd’s market by rolling out its Advantage claims management platform, allowing Canadian coverholders and TPAs to input claims data directly into London’s central systems. Streamlining the claims process is a priority…
Air Canada pilots say near-collision a wake-up call on pilot fatigue
September 27, 2018 Ross Marowits - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – A near-collision of an Air Canada jet at San Francisco’s airport should be a wake-up call for the federal government to adequately address pilot fatigue for overnight flights, the union representing the airline’s pilots said Wednesday. “I don’t…
How cyber risk managers can detect something that does not look right
September 25, 2018 by Greg MeckbachMachine learning – which some brokers use to make chatbots – can also help companies improve cyber risk by flagging abnormal activity. Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence, which mimics human cognition and activities, such as identifying patterns.…
Insurance lawyer now a Saskatchewan appeal court judge
September 24, 2018 by Greg MeckbachA lawyer who used to represent Saskatchewan’s auto insurer is now a judge with the province’s appeal court, the federal government announced Friday. Robert Leurer represented Saskatchewan Government Insurance on several occasions during the 31 years he practised law for…
Diesel fuel leaks into river after fatal train derailment
September 20, 2018 The Canadian PressWINNIPEG – A train that derailed in northern Manitoba on Saturday that killed a railway worker is leaking diesel fuel into the Metishto River. Manitoba Sustainable Development says the fuel is from one of the locomotives. The province says spill…
How Intact and Aviva are preparing for a possible Canada Post strike
September 19, 2018 by Jason ContantCanada’s two largest insurers have plans in place to provide policy documents to consumers in the event of a postal strike. Workers at Canada Post may strike as early as Sept. 26 if their union cannot reach a new contract…