Funding for a Queensland researcher awarded by NTI
Funding has been provided to Dr. Rebecca San Gil, a researcher at the University of Queensland’s Queensland Brain Institute, by logistics and transport specialist insurer …
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The most dangerous and the safest places to drive in Ontario?
According to an analysis of Ontario’s road conditions and safety records, Brantford is among the province’s most hazardous urban areas for motorists. With a 70/30 …
After cyber assault, Toronto Public Library expects lengthy recovery time
After a cyber assault late last month, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) said that services will be temporarily suspended until January. In a Thursday update, …
Australian insurance industry’s up-and-comers are unveiled by Insurance Business
Discover the 2023 Insurance Business Rising Stars, a list that Insurance Business Australia (IB) has compiled. These young, driven individuals are dedicated to making a …
Businesses in Canada are advised to diversify in light of potential recession
New research from QBE Canada shows that Canadian companies with foreign commerce face significant obstacles from a combination of factors, including a slowing economy, rising …
A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciphering Your Homeowners Insurance Quote
Homeowners insurance has a lot of moving parts, and understanding them can be difficult. But insurance plays an essential function in safeguarding your property against …
AM Best has assigned Beneva its first credit rating
Since beginning operations in January of this year, Beneva has received an “A” (outstanding) financial strength rating from AM Best, the rating agency’s first-ever credit …
Around 400,000 jobs would be lost in the US insurance industry by the year 2026
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the insurance business will lose around 400,000 jobs due to attrition between 2016 and 2026, presenting a …
Here’s the up-and-comer in the insurance field who’s making a difference in the lives
The insurance sector is being reshaped by a new generation of leaders who are making their mark. Kelsey Hazelton is one of these forward-thinking individuals; …
In the Greater Toronto Area, BrokerLink has announced a three-pronged attack
The Greater Toronto Area is a key area for BrokerLink’s expansion in Ontario, and the company has now purchased three companies there. Besides acquiring the …
Why and how money managers are using insurance companies in today’s high-interest environment
According to the Financial Review, fund managers have been purchasing insurance companies rather than the big four banks as a hedge against a potential economic …
Expanding our business and our workforce at Aviva Canada
A global pandemic, severe weather, record-high inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the Great Recession are just a few of the unknown factors that have had …
SMEs in Canada lagging in innovation and productivity, says Desjardins
According to a new analysis by Desjardins Economics, Canadian SMEs are falling behind on innovation and productivity because of the many obstacles they face when …
Concerns about insurance reforms have been raised by California Democrats
A group of 32 Democrats from California’s congressional delegation have written Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to express their worry that his proposed reforms would weaken …
How many fossil fuels are insured by each insurance company?
Despite the insurance industry’s original warnings about the climate disaster 50 years ago, insurers are still adding to the issue by funding fossil fuel projects, …
Financial projections for 2023 from Desjardins Group
With the release of its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, Desjardins Group revealed a surplus of $614 million before member dividends, an …