Monthly Archive: October 2018

InsurTech: 4th Generation of the Previously Unthinkable

Back in the early 1980s, a very wise senior IT manager introduced a group of insuranceprofessionals to the concept of the ‘previously unthinkable’ in regards to technology implementation.  I am not sure how many people caught...

Deloitte Canada joins forces with Opta Information Intelligence

Deloitte Canada and Opta Information Intelligence have partnered to offer a property and casualty insurance solution for small businesses Toronto, ON (Oct. 2, 2018) – Deloitte Canada is pleased to announce its strategic alliance...

WisdomTree introduces new fixed income exchange-traded fund

WisdomTree Canada has launched ONE North American Core Plus Bond ETF. The actively managed ETF invests in a portfolio consisting of investment grade North American fixed income securities.

Nova Scotia strengthens IIROC’s enforcement powers

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today praised the Government of Nova Scotia for giving it the legal authority to more effectively enforce its rules and discipline those who break them.

CSIO Updates Data Standards, Forms for Cannabis Legalization

Toronto, ON (Oct. 15, 2018) – The Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO) has updated its data standards and forms to incorporate the upcoming legalization of cannabis. These updates address the collection of...

A.P. Reid Insurance to acquire Burlington-based Wardell Insurance Limited

Dartmouth, NS (Oct. 12, 2018) – A.P. Reid Insurance Limited, a 2018 Insurance Business Canada Broker of the Year finalist, has announced its intention to acquire Wardell Insurance Limited of Burlington, ON, effective January...

Northwestern Mutual Funds $600,000 In New Grants For Childhood Cancer Research

–Northwestern Mutual is committed to the fight against childhood cancer, and the company, through its Foundation, today announced the funding of four new grants to support additional research for better cures and treatments. Each Young Investigator grant recipient will receive $150,000 from Northwestern Mutual over three years. Northwestern Mutual is…

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