Canadian Underwriter


Feature Claims CanadaCommercial LinesLegal

The Additional Insured

May 31, 2015 Michael S. Teitelbaum, partner, Hughes Amys LLP|Michael S. Teitelbaum, partner, Hughes Amys LLP

An oil spill case shows the consequences of not naming an additional insured on a policy

Feature Mergers and Aqcuisitions

Driving Forward

May 1, 2015 Angela Stelmakowich, Editor

Telematics is revving up. Fuelled by the promise of securing consumer loyalty and gaining competitive advantage, offerings from traditional and non-traditional players in the property and casualty space are meant to help position companies for the future. But will current regulatory restrictions serve to stall out the possibilities?

Feature

Transitioning to Fleet

March 1, 2015 Craig Harris, Freelance Writer

Brokers are moving the needle on telematics for commercial auto insurance. New data solutions could allow fleet owners of all sizes to keep closer tabs on their vehicles for pricing discounts – and improved safety.

1a Albert Poon, president, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association (CIAA)
Feature

Moves and Views

October 1, 2014 by Canadian Underwriter

1 The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA) has announced that Albert Poon [1a] has replaced David Porter [1b] as CIAA president. Poon, who had been CIAA’s 1st vice president, is director of operations at Cunningham Lindsey Canada Claims Services Ltd.

Feature Claims Canada

In Line to Succeed

May 31, 2014 Insurance Institute of Canada

Aligning your Resources to Support Strategy

Feature Legal

Combating Cargo Crime

January 1, 2014 Craig Harris, Freelance Writer

Whether they are hauling laundry detergent, t-shirts or electronics, trucking companies – and their insurers – are facing a rising tide of crime that involves more than just theft.

Thomas Varney, Head of Risk Consulting, Americas, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
Feature

Consideration for All

July 1, 2013 Thomas Varney

A recent survey of Allianz experts around the globe shows that businesses take some risks very seriously, but widely underestimate others. Among the latter are the risks of power outages and cyber crime.

Feature Claims Canada

The Cost of Ignorance in Structural Engineering

March 31, 2013 Dr. Farhood Nowzartash

From the seven ancient wonders of the world, the only one left standing today is the Pyramid of Khufu in the Egyptian desert. Any man-made environment is destined to vanish eventually, but we are convinced that buildings will stand forever.

Feature Claims CanadaLegal

Property Loss Trends

December 1, 2012 Glenn Gibson

How recent court decisions may affect adjusters

Feature

Marketplace

November 2, 2012 by Canadian Underwriter

CANADIAN MARKET Net income up, loss ratios down  Financial results for the Canadian property and casualty insurance sector improved during the first six months of 2012 improved over the same period in 2011, new figures from MSA Research Inc. show.

Deborah M. Luthi, President, Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS)
Feature

Creating New Approaches to Risk

August 1, 2012 David Gambrill, Senior Editor

Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) president Deborah M. Luthi sees opportunity for creativity in risk management.

Feature Claims Canada

The Big Squeeze

July 31, 2012 Craig Harris

Consolidation in the property and casualty insurance industry has had a massive impact on independent adjusters in several ways – claims volume, pricing, national contracts and procurement models. Firms ranging from small shops to regional players to national (or multinational) companies are adapting quickly with a combination of new and proven strategies.