Monthly Archive: May 2019

Horizons ETFs introduces leveraged and inverse marijuana ETFs

Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. has announced the launch of the BetaPro Marijuana Companies 2x Daily Bull ETF (HMJU) and the BetaPro Marijuana Companies Inverse ETF (HMJI). Units of the ETFs began trading May...

Charles Brindamour still not satisfied with Intact’s results

Until his company generates a return on equity of 15%, Charles Brindamour says he is not satisfied with Intact Financial Corporation’s results. At the end of fourth-quarter 2018, Intact had not reached this goal....

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Half of Saskatchewan drivers are underinsured

Action needed: Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan Edmonton, AB (May 21, 2019) – Roughly half of Saskatchewan drivers are underinsured, carrying only the minimum $200,000 in third-party liability coverage that comes standard with basic...

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Wildfire Situation in Alberta: Safety is top priority

IBC is here to help Edmonton, AB (May 21, 2019) – As wildfires force a number of Albertans to evacuate their homes, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reaching out with information and advice....

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CAA offers homeowners top tips to protect against water damage

Spring showers brings more than just flowers Thornhill, ON (May 23, 2019) – CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is encouraging homeowners to help prevent water damage this spring by implementing some simple prevention...

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Allset: A Pioneering Startup In Insurance For Tenants

Montreal, QC (May 21, 2019) – After months of research and development, the Montreal startup Allset has launched, providing home insurance exclusively for tenants. While financial institutions seem unable to adapt to young professionals’...

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CFC launches cutting-edge cyber insurance platform

Intuitive trading platform revolutionizes how brokers can quote and bind cyber insurance Chicago, IL (May 23, 2019) – CFC, the specialist insurance provider and pioneer in emerging risk, today announced its new cyber insurance...

Wealthsimple raises $100M from Allianz X and Power Financial

Wealthsimple, a robo-advisor company, has raised one hundred million dollars in an investment round. Allianz X, the digital investment unit of the Germany-based Allianz Group, led the round. “We’re thrilled to welcome Allianz as...

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Concirrus and Willis Re Strike New Agreement

London, UK (May 22, 2019) – Concirrus, a leading InsurTech, has announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Willis Re, the reinsurance division of Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory,...