Australian transport sector sent a warning after landmark case
A landmark case involving a transport executive has resulted in a warning from NTI to the transport industry. Jan. 23 was a watershed judgment; the …
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On the board of directors of CSIO now sits Aviva Canada’s CIO
Brett Fawbert, currently serving as Aviva Canada’s chief information officer, has joined the board of directors of the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO). …
Australian Resilient Building Council Releases App to Help Prevent Bushfires
Australians now have access to bushfire resilience software developed in collaboration with IT firm Endava and the Resilient Building Council (RBC). The RBC’s Bushfire Resilience …
A growing number of Canadian firms are offering fertility perks. What gives?
To promote DE&I in the workplace, an increasing number of Canadian employers are include fertility and family-building coverage in employee benefit plans. Medavie Blue Cross …
Predictions and plans for the year 2024 from the president of Sedgwick Canada
In 2024, loss adjusters will prioritize surge event handling, new technology, and personnel, according to Michael Alwyn, president of Sedgwick Canada. Extreme weather devastated Canada …
Find out why travel insurance premiums are skyrocketing in Australia
The most recent Travel Insurance Report for 2024 from financial comparison site Mozo highlights a notable increase in the costs of travel insurance for Australians. …
Financial strain on Australian homes highlighted by experts as insurance premiums soar
According to ABC, experts are pointing out a worrying trend in the home and contents insurance market: rates are skyrocketing. Home and contents insurance premiums …
Plans for a republican referendum in Australia have been halted
Australian officials have hinted that plans to remove King Charles III from office have been shelved. Holding a referendum on establishing a republic has been …
Plans to cut down on foreign student enrollment in Canada
In the near future, the Canadian government plans to decrease the number of overseas students admitted to the country, according to a source in Toronto. …
Australian court finds businessman guilty of plotting Chinese political meddling in federal election
A Melbourne court has handed down the first conviction of its type under Australia’s foreign influence legislation, finding a businessman guilty of clandestinely working for …
Why and how insurance companies can build relationships with eco-friendly neighborhoods
Conduit Re’s executive team, unsettled by the monumental challenge of establishing a pure-play reinsurer within the COVID-19 pandemic, established the Conduit Foundation, a privately endowed …
Ex-Ontario life agent to face consequences for exploitative recruiting practices
An ex-life insurance agent found guilty of running a recruiting scheme was fined $60,000 by Ontario’s financial services regulator. A letter from the Financial Services …
Perth will play host to the HBF’s most important fitness fundraising event
On May 19, the HBF Run for a Reason, which is the city of Perth’s greatest fitness fundraising event, is scheduled to return. The city …
Canadians dealing with legal issues on their own because of financial concerns
A recent survey conducted by ARAG found that 46% of Canadians who have been involved in a legal dispute have decided to handle their matters …
Initiation of support measures for storm-affected NDIS participants: Australian government
The Australian government has maintained its commitment to supporting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) members in the regions affected by the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone …
Florida insurers are preparing for 2024 even while reinsurance worries persist – KBRA
Florida homeowners’ insurers saw some good trends in 2023, according to research by KBRA, but they also faced some headwinds from reinsurance issues. Rising policyholder …