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The Ethical Agent Part 1 and Part 2
This course explores the positions of authority within an insurance company, the responsibilities and liability of various operatives including brokers and agents in matters such as the importance of properly and carefully recording 3rd party information. Examples are...
Suspicious activity found on 48,000 CRA accounts after cyberattacks
OTTAWA _ The Treasury Board of Canada says it has uncovered suspicious activities on more than 48,000 Canada Revenue Agency accounts following cyberattacks in July and August. The treasury says the previously-announced attacks targeted CRA accounts and GCKey, an...
Film, TV productions can’t get COVID 19 insurance, want Ottawa to intervene
By Tara Deschamps Hundreds of productions and thousands of entertainment jobs are on hold because the federal government has yet to intervene and help them get COVID-19 insurance, say two Canadian film and television organizations. The Canadian Media Producers...
From beef and hot tubs to shellfish, cargo theft a growing concern in Canada
By Lauren Krugel THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY _ People may have found it odd when thieves made off with truckloads of hot tubs and beef within days of each other in rural Alberta, but experts say the capers highlight a growing crime perpetrated by sophisticated...
Manulife unveils COVID 19 related travel insurance in face of advisories
By Christopher Reynolds Manulife Financial Corp. is offering COVID-19-related travel insurance for Canadians who take international and domestic trips, eliciting mixed reactions from the industry. The policy, slated to roll out in October, will provide emergency...
SGI’s reminds drivers to stay safe this Labour Day weekend
Let’s face it -- 2020 has been pretty darned hard. It's only natural to try to squeeze the last bit of fun out of summer this Labour Day long weekend. Regardless of whether your long weekend plans take you to the lake or a friend’s backyard, SGI wants to make sure...
ICBC urges caution over last long weekend of summer
If you'll be travelling over Labour Day long weekend, ICBC is asking you to share the road and do your part to drive safely. Every Labour Day long weekend, approximately four people die and 600 people are injured in 2,100 crashes throughout the province.* The key to...
Westland Insurance Acquires Four New Brokerage Firms
September 02, 2020 10:00 ET | Source: Westland Insurance Group Ltd. SURREY, British Columbia, Sept. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westland Insurance Group Ltd. (“Westland”) is pleased to announce the closing of four acquisitions, effective August 31, 2020. The new...
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Air Canada Vacations launches new COVID coverage
Air Canada first out the gate with new COVID-19 related insurance Ross McLaughlin Consumer Reporter, CTV News Vancouver Espe Currie Associate News Producer, McLaughlin On Your Side CTV News VANCOUVER -- As passenger numbers continue to hover at all-time lows, airlines...
SGI CANADA appoints Larry Nickel as VP, Corporate Business Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 1, 2020 SGI CANADA appoints Larry Nickel as VP, Corporate Business Development Larry Nickel has joined SGI CANADA in the role of Vice President, Corporate Business Development. In his new role, Larry will be responsible for corporate...
