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Bulletin: IBAO networks with Facebook, RCCAQ Launches Ads, Rate comparison launches in Ontario, Managers show new tools, Annual symposium sets agenda
February 23, 2010
IBAO networks with Facebook
The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) has added a Facebook fan page to it’s line-up of social media products.
The …
Task Force Targets Financial Literacy
February 23, 2010
Canada’s Task Force on Financial Literacy wants to know how Canadians make their financial decisions. To get that discussion going, they have released the "http://www.advisor.ca/pdfs/TFFL …
Washington state rejects bill to ban the use of credit scores
February 22, 2010
Washington state lawmakers rejected a bill to ban the use of credit scores to determine insurance rates.
The state’s insurance commissioner, Mike Kriedler, has …
Fairfax Acquires Zenith National Insurance
Terri Goveia on February 19, 2010
Fairfax Financial Holdings $1.3 billion (US) bid for California-based Zenith National Insurance Corp. will be partially funded with a $200 million (U.S.) equity issue.
Under a …
NS Cap Changes Should Weigh Risks, Rewards: IBC
Terri Goveia on February 18, 2010
Any changes to Nova Scotia’s $2500 minor injury cap should carefully weigh risks and rewards, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) cautions in its submission …
Desjardins Group helping Haiti
Steven Lamb on February 16, 2010
The Desjardins Group will be aiding Haiti in the reconstruction of its economic system by bolstering its support to Le Levier, a federation of Haitian …
Brokers to Remain Partners in Driver Testing
Terri Goveia on February 16, 2010
Although MPI is scaling back the number of its mobile driver testing centres in the province, brokers will continue to play a role in test …
CSIO Award Recognizes Broker Innovation
February 16, 2010
The Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) will take nominations for the 3rd Annual Achievement Award until the end of March. The award, which …
Pre-retirees too risk averse
Steven Lamb on February 16, 2010
As Canadians approach retirement, they are generally expected to ratchet down the risk level of their portfolios. But a recent survey suggests that the market …
Aon Benfield Backs Global ACORD Standards
February 16, 2010
Aon Benfield is backing an industry move toward international ACORD standards. The reinsurance intermediary joins Partner Re, XL Re and Swiss Re in promoting the …
