Industry
The Co-operators has set its sights on building on the progress made in 2011 as part of company efforts to become a catalyst for sustainability and to work to mobilize others. Take a Closer Look, the company’s eighth annual sustainability report, was released May 8. In the report, the company spells out its progress last year and how it […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 8, 2012
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Rick Swanarchuk has been appointed vice president of sales, marketing and distribution at Grain Insurance & Guarantee. Swanarchuk has 13 years of experience in the Canadian property and casualty market, and will lead the national sales, marketing and distribution team, with a strong emphasis on investing in broker relationships. Most recently, Swanarchuk was an assistant […]
Sympatico.ca Autos is counselling drivers to cure themselves of 10 bad habits that frequently lead to vehicle collisions. These bad habits are as follows:
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A huge market for personal insurance — perhaps as much as 1 billion people — is about to emerge in developing countries, and this new global middle class will need to learn all about insurance. The global growth and transformation of the middle class is one of three megatrends of which Forbes.com is recommending that people be […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 7, 2012
LawPRO, the professional indemnity company for Ontario’s lawyers, has appointed Susan T. McGrath as chair of its board of directors. A sole practitioner based in Iroquois Falls, McGrath has held leadership roles with the Cochrane Law Association (president, 1983-1984), the Ontario Bar Association (president, 1999-2000) and the Canadian Bar Association (president, 2004-2005). She succeeds Ian […]
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Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is calling for a national approach to the environmental management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in Canada. In a submission to the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, ARC notes that although ELV processors are subject to a number of provincial and federal requirements, ELV management practices are highly variable. […]
Motorcycle riders and other motorists in Saskatchewan are being reminded throughout the month of May to keep safety top of mind. Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) and the RCMP have jointly launched an educational campaign as part of Motorcycle Safety Week, which runs from May 6 to 12. The focus of […]
Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. has a new environmental leader in Lori Festarini, who has 21 years of experience in environmental consulting and geoscience. As an environmental leader in Crawford’s Global Technical Services (GTS) division, Festarini will report to GTS’s national director, Paul Hancock. She will work with adjusters and clients to assist with environmental […]
Ontario is moving toward a real wage freeze for doctors, expected to result in savings of $338.3 million in 2012-2013. “The government is updating and rebalancing OHIP fees to better reflect current medical practices and new technologies and to avoid double-payments,” Ontario’s Ministry of Health announced in a press release on May 7. “Best practices […]
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Robert Dempsey, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Guarantee Company of North America is pleased to announce that Richard Pouliot, Vice President, Regional Manager, Eastern Canada will now lead the operations and management of The Guarantee regional portfolio in Quebec. In addition to his current responsibilities, Richard will focus on supporting the Quebec marketplace […]
By Canadian Underwriter magazine | May 7, 2012
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