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Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR), a Markel International company, celebrated its 45th Anniversary in 2011. To celebrate, ESR held cocktail receptions in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. More than 600 guests, including brokers, reinsurers, adjusting firms and ESR staff, attended and enjoyed the camaraderie. Representatives of Markel International were present at these occasions. ESR became the […]
December 31, 2011
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York Fire & Casualty Insurance Company is now Unica Insurance Incorporated and will operate under the Unica brand name, the company announced on Nov. 14. The re-branding of York follows its acquisition in 2008 by La Capitale General Insurance, one of Quebec’s largest P&C insurers. The company reiterated what it called its “steadfast commitment” to […]
Hollywood actor James Woods was on hand to help CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. celebrate the grand opening of its 16,000-square-foot new head office in Hamilton. Following the grand opening, the company hosted more than 600 guests at a casino-themed event in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada (CFC). With help from Woods, Sam Mercanti, CARSTAR’s president […]
Catlin Canada held a Christmas party, dubbed ‘Festive Ping Pong,’ at SPiN Toronto on Dec. 7. Guests were treated to appetizers, drinks and, of course, some friendly matches of ping pong.
Sotheby’s Canada, in partnership with XL Insurance, hosted a private preview and VIP cocktail reception of Sotheby’s fall sale of Important Canadian Art at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on Nov. 23. Guests were treated to sale highlights and tips for bidding at auction with Sotheby’s Canada president David Silcox. One night after the […]
One year doesn't make a trend, but the fact that insurers' auto liability costs are increasing significantly even over one year points to the need to finish the job on Ontario's auto reforms.
By David Gambrill, Editor | December 31, 2011
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Canadian Market Auto personal accident lines improve after Ontario auto reforms Automobile personal accident lines showed a huge improvement in 2011 Q3 compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). During the third quarter of 2010, Canadian insurers automobile private passenger personal […]
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Incoming OIAA president Steve DelGreco says the association will continue to focus on enhancing the training and education of its membership during his term.
By Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor | December 31, 2011
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A link exists between flexible supply hose plumbing failures and the storage of everyday cleaning products. Who should warn about what?
By Fred J. Ablenas, Ph.D, Director, Chemistry, Pyrotech BEI | December 31, 2011
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Before insurers embark on or continue down the path of creating agency portals to communicate with agents or consumers, they should first take a step back and investigate user experience platform (UXP) technologies.
By Wendy Aarons-Corman, President, North America, edge IPK Incorporated | December 31, 2011
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