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Number of supporters for UN sustainable insurance principles doubles since last year

The number of insurance industry participants that have embraced the Principles for Sustainable Insurance developed by a United Nations agency and industry partners has doubled since the framework was launched last year. See More
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More than 70,000 claims now filed from May tornadoes in Oklahoma

The number of insurance claims filed in Oklahoma after severe tornado events in May is up to 70,782, the state’s insurance commissioner reported Tuesday. See More
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Restoration contractors group hires Deloitte to study cost inflation

Property restoration contractors are facing increased costs but not necessarily a corresponding increase in revenues, and their industry is therefore "unsustainable," suggests the president of the Restoration Contractors Organization of Canada... See More
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Over half of Canadians not asking insurance providers to clarify policy details

More than half of Canadians aren’t taking the time to make sure they’re properly insured by asking questions about their policies, results from a new survey by TD Insurance suggest. See More
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Government agreement increases absolute liability, modernizes standards for offshore drilling

An agreement among the governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador proposes raising to $1 billion offshore absolute liability for companies operating in the Atlantic offshore and in the Arctic. See More
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New admin system for brokers allows for paperless policies, mobile updates

Insurance wholesaler Affiliated Brokers Exchange Ltd. (ABEX) has teamed up with Insurance Technology Solutions Inc. to offer a new policy administration system that allows for paperless policy issuance, among other capabilities. See More
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Budget reforms a good first step, but more changes needed to hit Ontario auto premium cut

It may be necessary to contemplate additional reforms if the Ontario government expects to be able to soon fulfill its promise to cut insurance premiums by an average of 15%, one industry leader suggests. See More
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Burns & Wilcox Canada Strengthens Professional Liability Offering with New Hire

Maia Espejo joins as Senior Professional Liability Manager Toronto, ON - Burns & Wilcox Canada today announced Maia Espejo has joined its Toronto office as a Senior Professional Liability Manager... See More
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Itech Environmental Introduces Chris Andrews

Itech Environmental Services is pleased to officially welcome Chris Andrews to our team as Project Manager for Emergency Response and Industrial Services. Chris is a well-established hazardous mate... See More
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The Complexities of Hoarding – CTV News covers DKI seminar

DKI Canada continued  its series of education seminars in Windsor Ontario yesterday, Jun 18, 2013. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the complexities of hoarding and the unique... See More
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New course focuses on leadership challenges in Canada's P&C industry

The Insurance Institute has announced its final “capstone” course for the Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional Program (FCIP). See More
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XL launches new environmental coverage for operators at North American airports

XL Group plc's (NYSE: XL) environmental business segment is offering pollution insurance protection for Fixed Base Operators at North American airports. See More
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Toronto street tops worst roads list for Ontario

Toronto roads took four of the 10 spots on CAA’s Worst Roads List, with Dufferin Street making the list for the seventh time in total. See More
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April storm in New Zealand caused $36 million in insured damage

A storm that hit New Zealand in late April has caused more than $36 million in insured damage, the Insurance Council of New Zealand reported Tuesday. See More
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U.S. insurance execs acknowledge need to modernize core systems

Two-thirds of the approximately 200 insurance executives taking part in a survey earlier this month say they are dealing with aging legacy systems, a situation that SAP AG suggests is a prevailing hindrance to reaching new markets and managing... See More
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Number of supporters for UN sustainable insurance principles doubles since last year

The number of insurance industry participants that have embraced the Principles for Sustainable Insurance developed by a United Nations agency and industry partners has doubled since the framework was launched last year.

More than 70,000 claims now filed from May tornadoes in Oklahoma

The number of insurance claims filed in Oklahoma after severe tornado events in May is up to 70,782, the state’s insurance commissioner reported Tuesday.

Restoration contractors group hires Deloitte to study cost inflation

Property restoration contractors are facing increased costs but not necessarily a corresponding increase in revenues, and their industry is therefore "unsustainable," suggests the president of the Restoration Contractors Organization of Canada...

Over half of Canadians not asking insurance providers to clarify policy details

More than half of Canadians aren’t taking the time to make sure they’re properly insured by asking questions about their policies, results from a new survey by TD Insurance suggest.

Government agreement increases absolute liability, modernizes standards for offshore drilling

An agreement among the governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador proposes raising to $1 billion offshore absolute liability for companies operating in the Atlantic offshore and in the Arctic.

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Burns & Wilcox Canada Strengthens Professional Liability Offering with New Hire

Maia Espejo joins as Senior Professional Liability Manager Toronto, ON - Burns & Wilcox Canada today announced Maia Espejo has joined its Toronto office as a Senior Professional Liability Manager...

Itech Environmental Introduces Chris Andrews

Itech Environmental Services is pleased to officially welcome Chris Andrews to our team as Project Manager for Emergency Response and Industrial Services. Chris is a well-established hazardous mate...

The Complexities of Hoarding – CTV News covers DKI seminar

DKI Canada continued  its series of education seminars in Windsor Ontario yesterday, Jun 18, 2013. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the complexities of hoarding and the unique...

Unica remains a Full Partner of the IBAC Broker Identity Program for 2013

Toronto – The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is pleased to announce that Unica has maintained its support of the Broker Identity Program at the Full Partner level. The Program&r...

Registration Now Open for RIMS ERM Conference 2013 November 3 – 5, 2013, Palace Hotel San Francisco

Nationally Recognized Speaker & Accomplished Wall Street Executive Alan Parisse to Deliver Keynote Address NEW YORK – RIMS, the risk management society™, has opened registration for R...

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