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Loic Jeanjean Yammer – what is it and should you use it?

Yammer is the leading real-time communication platform for companies, groups and organizations. Unlike Twitter, Yammer focuses on businesses, and only individuals with the same email domain can join a given network. It allows businesses to create internal community and imp

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Added by Loic Jeanjean on March 15, 2010 at 3:32pm — No Comments

Loic Jeanjean 9 quick tips to get you started writing for the web

When it comes to writing for the web there are a number of best practices to be aware of. This blog post covers some high level information you should be aware.

  • Writing for the Web is very different from writing for print:
    • 79% of users scan the page instead of reading word-for-word, only 16% read word-by-word
    • Reading from computer screens is 25% slower than from paper
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Added by Loic Jeanjean on March 11, 2010 at 7:29pm — No Comments

Shelley Yoo Please help the Einbodens!

At 2:45 pm March 7th, 2010, a tragedy those of us in the insurance industry are only to familiar with, fire, struck, yet again with the death of a 12-year old Toronto girl, Britney Einboden, and her father,
Ken Einboden aged 44.


Ken died after rushing back into the burning home, having just safely rescued his five-month-old daughter, in an attempt to save Britney.


Unfortunately, Ken apparently was

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Added by Shelley Yoo on March 10, 2010 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Loic Jeanjean Top 12 items to consider before launching your financial website

An effective website can have a significant impact on your marketing initiatives and your practice. Few will argue that you absolutely need one in this day and age. Most consumers these days will do one type of on-line research or another before buying a product or a service. Have you ever gone online to research and compare a Television, Car, Golf Course etc… before actually making the purchase? Consumers will go through a similar process when choosing a financial services pro

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Added by Loic Jeanjean on March 9, 2010 at 7:07pm — No Comments

Rupa Prakash Looking for a Systems Specialist

AXA Insurance is hiring a Systems Specialist. If you know someone please have them send their resume directly to rupa.prakash@axa-insurance.ca

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Added by Rupa Prakash on March 8, 2010 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Loic Jeanjean The Social Media Revolution!

Erik Qualman, the author of Socialnomics has done it again. He’s just produced
one of the most effective video out there explaining why social media is
reshaping our world. You can watch the youtube video here.

Social Media Revolution: Is social media a fad?

Or is it the biggest shift since the In

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Added by Loic Jeanjean on March 8, 2010 at 3:38pm — 3 Comments

Craig Rowe How to Implement a SMB Risk Management Process in 10 steps

This week, ClearRisk presents a guest post by

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Added by Craig Rowe on March 2, 2010 at 2:09pm — No Comments

James McDonall The Big Switch

I spent many years (1987-2006) working for one insurance company's claims office, but then decided it was time for a change. So if you're going to make a change - why not make it a big one? Make no mistakes, the switch from company to IA is indeed a big one. I'm still - forgive the pun - "adjusting" to it, and any input on the transition is welcome.

I'm game for almost anything, but there are some things you just can't know about switching, until you actually do it. Some of it'

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Added by James McDonall on February 19, 2010 at 1:38pm — 3 Comments

Craig Rowe Blog Opportunities and Risk Management

Originally posted on Wednesday, Jan. 13th on the ClearRisk Blog View the blog in its original format there, and read all the previous blog posts on Risk Management, Liability, Insurance, Small Business, and more! Blog Opportunities and Risk Management

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Added by Craig Rowe on January 19, 2010 at 3:57pm — No Comments

Kabir Shaal Preferred Supplier Programs

This article was published in C&R Magazine in August 2009 Everybody wants to pay less for goods and services but nobody wants a corresponding reduction in value. Imagine what would happen if negotiating a series of price reductions on a vehicle with a car dealer meant progressively losing the wheels, windshield, fenders, seats, heating system, and so on. Few buyers would negotiate because they would immediately see an erosion of tangible value...… Continue

Added by Kabir Shaal on January 13, 2010 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Kabir Shaal New Trends in the Restoration Industry

This blog was originally published on my website in December 2009. Although written for the restoration industry, it contains information that insurers may find useful. Comments welcome. It’s that time of the year again: the twilight days between one year and the next; the easy commute to work while others are on holiday; the perfunctory shuffle of papers from desktop to filing cabinet or dustbin in preparation for a… Continue

Added by Kabir Shaal on January 5, 2010 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

Robin Wilks CGL Exclusion of Bodily Injury and Property Damage caused by the loading or unloading of motor vehicles including the use of attached machinery

Can anyone shed some light on a situation with respect to a potential gap of coverage for contractors in BC, for instance a concrete pumping contractor or specialty vehicles with the use of cranes. There is no coverage under the ICBC Automobile policy and the liability policy excludes coverage for example if during pumping at a job site the boom breaks free & damages a building or injures a passerby. If anyone can shed some light on this situation, I would be greatful! Thank you. Continue

Added by Robin Wilks on January 5, 2010 at 11:57am — No Comments

Victor Loo, BA, CHRP Tough day at Work!!!

Does anyone know of any resinurance professionals that has expereince looking at Assemed claims? Please let me know if you can refer anyone. Continue

Added by Victor Loo, BA, CHRP on November 13, 2009 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Heather Roberts H1N1 and the workplace

As the commercial goes, do I stay or do I go? If a co-worker's spouse has been diagnosed with H1N1 and the co-worker does not show symptoms what happens next? An employer is in a difficult situation telling an employee to stay away from work if that employee is not sick. The co-workers are not going to want to take the chance of infection. So does one stay home or take the risk of many booking a "personal" or "sick" day to avoid contact? Most people who are of working age are not in the high-r… Continue

Added by Heather Roberts on November 6, 2009 at 11:16pm — No Comments

Heather Roberts How we can help with the H1N1 concerns

Travel insurance - what a great idea! Disability insurance with a zero waiting period would also be something to consider but my understanding is that the cost is often prohibitive. Check out my article http://turnerstips.wikidot.com/insurance-answer-for-h1n1 and thanks to Canadian Underwriter for drawing this to our attention. Selling peace of mind is what we are all about! Continue

Added by Heather Roberts on November 2, 2009 at 12:48am — No Comments

Rick Restell If you can't run with the big dogs - you better stay on the porch!

I have had several conversations recently about the speculation that Direct Writers and Large Consolidating Brokers are going to make it difficult, if not impossible for a small Broker to prosper. Is it time for me to sell? That's the question, and it's a good one. When exactly is the right time. I think it's human nature to try to avoid change and what goes along with that is the belief that things are not changing around us. If we were all good at that, who would have been caught by the econo… Continue

Added by Rick Restell on October 15, 2009 at 9:22pm — 4 Comments

Heather Roberts Banks will no longer sell online

When I heard the news that soon the banks will no longer be offering online insurance products I did feel some relief. It bothered me to walk into the local Royal Bank and see the signs advertising insurance. The tellers were directing people to check out the online information. I do agree with the Minister Flaherty's decision that this is unacceptable. It is my belief that a good broker or agent will prove to be the best long-term partner for an insured. What do most of the clients think? if… Continue

Added by Heather Roberts on October 9, 2009 at 9:33am — 4 Comments

Ryan Guthrie Telecommunications theft - misappropriation

Wondering if anyone has come across a loss situation where a company has sustained considerable long-distance charges caused by an unknown third-party using their phone system. Any insurance mechanism for handling? I don't see cover under any crime or property forms. Telephone lines misappropriated could result in thousands of dollars of long-distance charges which the telephone company will certainly expect payment of, unless relationship supports them waiving. This could be caused by an unknow… Continue

Added by Ryan Guthrie on October 8, 2009 at 3:33pm — 1 Comment

Danny R. Ramsundar Old Friends...like Bookends...

My latest post at http://literarian.wordpress.com/2009/09/12/old-friendslike-bookends/ Continue

Added by Danny R. Ramsundar on September 11, 2009 at 1:39pm — No Comments

Shelley Yoo State Farm Insurance and iPhone Apps

I'm not sure if you are aware but State Farm launched an iPhone application called, "My Insurance Card". This application allows State Farm clients with iPhones to access their insurance information which includes an image of their insurance card and find out what your coverage is instantly. This application has the capability for you to submit a claim and in case of emergency, take a photo with your iPhone and submit them and record accident details and vehicle damage. Health Sciences are slowl… Continue

Added by Shelley Yoo on August 18, 2009 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

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