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Commercial liability growth poses new challenges: Swiss Re
Terri Goveia on December 18, 2009
Growth in the commercial insurance liability sector poses crucial underwriting challenges for insurers and government, who must work together to keep liability risks insurable, according …
OSFI Updates Part XIII Changes
December 16, 2009
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has issued a final update on upcoming amendments to Part XIII of the Insurance Act …
Court Upholds Nova Scotia’s Minor Injury Cap
Terri Goveia on December 15, 2009
Nova Scotia’s Court of Appeal has dismissed yet another challenge to the province’s $2,500 minor injury cap—upholding the cap at the same time …
Lloyd’s CEO Gives Lesson in Risk Management
Terri Goveia on December 15, 2009
Future business leaders received some tips on risk management from someone who’d know—the head of Lloyd’s.
During a speaking tour that included the Harvard School …
Bulletin: Alberta Insurance Council Backs Awards
December 15, 2009
The Alberta Insurance Council has created two post-secondary scholarships for Alberta university students. The $2,000 awards will go to students in the insurance …
Privacy Breaches Continue: B.C. Insurance Council
Terri Goveia on December 14, 2009
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) licensees continue to misuse client information, despite heightened measures to enforce privacy, according to the province’s insurance …
Commercial Rates Inch Upward: Towers Perrin
Terri Goveia on December 14, 2009
After a five-year downward trend, commercial insurance prices stabilized during the third quarter of 2009, even rising by 0.3%, Towers Perrin reports.
Firming prices …
Auto Thieves’ Most Wanted: Honda Civic Tops Stolen Models List
December 10, 2009
Car thieves are either lazy or particular—either seeking out either the easiest, unprotected vehicles or high-end luxury vehicles, according to the Insurance Bureau …
Bulletin: Zurich Launches Virtual Literature Rack
December 10, 2009
Risk managers and brokers searching for risk information have a new online library to browse, with the launch of the Zurich Virtual Literature …
Manitoba Auto Theft Initiative Earns International Recognition
Alex Vizer on December 10, 2009
The Winnipeg Auto Theft Suppression Strategy (WATSS) was named as a finalist for the 2009 Centre for Problem-Oriented Policing Goldstein Award, earning the …


