October 2009 Blog Posts (3)

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… Continue

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

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… Continue

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

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… Continue

Added by Ryan Guthrie on October 8, 2009 at 3:33pm — No Comments