Grading modern times
November 2, 2012 Gregor Robinson, Senior Vice President, Policy and Chief Economist, Insurance Bureau of CanadaThe Canadian Infrastructure Report, reflecting input received from 123 municipalities across the country, has given some types of infrastructure high grades. Other systems, however, might benefit from a few more lessons.
Brokered Concerns
November 2, 2012 Angela Stelmakowich, Editor; Greg Meckbach, Associate Editor; and Harmeet Singh, Online EditorOntario brokers, like their counterparts elsewhere in the country, are looking to get in front of a number of issues to ensure the long-term health of the broker channel.
Marketplace
August 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterREGULATION OSFI proposes to change basis for calculating minimum assessments Canada’s solvency regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), is proposing to change the basis on which it calculates minimum and non-minimum assessments. OSFI has suggested using…
Customizing Home Retrofits
July 2, 2012 Dan Sandink, Manager of Resilient Communities & Research, Institute for Catastrophic Loss ReductionFlood mitigation efforts need to account for individual differences in each home, neighbourhood and municipality.
Building Noah’s Ark
July 2, 2012 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorFlooding in Thunder Bay and Montreal have shone the spotlight on the adequacy of municipal infrastructure and if it can handle increasingly frequent storm events.
The Wind Whisperer
June 2, 2012 David Gambrill, EditorDr. Gregory Kopp, a professor of civil engineering at Western University, is a central figure in researching wind damage in aid of building safer homes.
Marketplace
April 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterCANADIAN MARKET Canadian companies record total profit of $4.53 billion in 2011: MSA Research Canadian property and casualty (P&C) companies reported a profit of $4.53 billion in 2011, according to figures released by MSA Research Inc. MSA Research’s aggregate industry…
B.C. Really is Different
April 1, 2012 Maurice Poulin, President, Insurance Brokers Association of B.C.Dilemmas posed by insuring strata properties on the West Coast present an example of how things are different for brokers in B.C.
New Business, New Issues
April 1, 2012 Hugh Fardy, Senior Vice President, CG&B Group Inc.A look at broker E&O claims trends demonstrates the importance of broker-client communication during the new business process.
Not in Kansas Anymore
March 31, 2012 By Craig HarrisA torrent of tornado activity has highlighted the risk of severe convective storms. While there is some debate over whether twisters are on the rise, the devastating potential for loss of life, injuries and extreme property damage means that the claims response from independent adjusters has to be quick and comprehensive.
The Adjuster’s Role in Subrogation Claims
March 31, 2012 Shawn Burnett, managing director of MGB Claims Conultants Inc.In most cases, the adjuster is the first person on scene on behalf of insurers. It is critical for the adjuster to begin handling the claim properly in order to ensure the best possibility for successful subrogation against a negligent…
On the scene
March 31, 2012 byPat Van Bakel has been appointed chief operating officer at Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc., effective March 1. Van Bakel has been with the company for more than 20 years, having most recently served as senior vice president, operations, insurer…