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Arthur J. Gallagher acquires Winnipeg brokerage B.R. Rhymer Insurance Agencies

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) has announced the acquisition of B.R. Rhymer Insurance Agencies Ltd., a personal and commercial lines broker located on Pembina Highway in Winnipeg, Manitoba. AJG, the international division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. outside of the United States, announced the acquisition on Wednesday. The agreement will see the business, which has […]

By Jason Contant | May 6, 2016

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Global insurers can now register for “cyber-safe” .insurance domain name

Early registration for the “cyber-safe” .insurance domain name opened on Wednesday via Instra Corporation, the corporate domain name retailer subsidiary of London, United Kingdom-based CentralNic plc. The protected domain space for the insurance industry “promises enhanced security for tens of thousands of insurance companies around the world, providing they can clear the authentication process that […]

By Canadian Underwriter | May 5, 2016

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Loss of confidential information key to understanding interactions between crime and cyber coverage: conference speaker

The loss of confidential information can be crucial to understanding the interactions between cyber and crime coverage, attendees to the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit heard on Friday. Matthew Davies, assistant vice president of Chubb Insurance Company of Canada, said that one major difference between crime and cyber policies is that the former doesn’t address the […]

By Jason Contant | May 2, 2016

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Silicon Valley startup accelerator launches new insurance innovation platform

The Plug and Play Tech Center, a Silicon Valley global technology accelerator and venture fund, announced that it has partnered with the world’s largest reinsurer – Munich Re – to create what it is calling the first ever accelerator program for startups focused on insurance technology and innovation. In partnership with founding anchor partner Munich […]

By Canadian Underwriter | May 2, 2016

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