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Mondial Assistance Canada becomes Allianz Global Assistance
“We’re now excited to adopt the Allianz Global Assistance name in Canada as we continue to enrich, and care for, the brands of our partners,” says CEO Scott McKellar
Category: Travel
Strange Facts about the Super Bowl
Strange Facts about the Super Bowl
Risk spread between several insurance firms; too early to say if passengers are avoiding trips
The capsizing of the Concordia in the waters off Italy comes at the start of a three-month period that is the busiest time of year for bookings, known in the industry as wave season
TIC Travel Insurance Coordinators on being a top GTA employer
“Our employees make the difference in how we meet travelers’ needs, so we strive to provide them with a well-rounded employee experience,” said TIC President David Hartman
Snowbirds get new travel insurance option from PC Financial
PC Financial expands Travel Insurance To Go option for snowbirds
Allianz launches travel insurance for space tourism
Until 2004, no privately-operated manned spaceflight had occurred but now new companies are tapping into space tourism
Desjardins Financial Security launches travel assistance mobile feature
By ILSTV Staff on Oct 24, 2011 in Travel
Desjardins Travel Insurance customers can now use their Apple mobile devices to receive travel guidance and support throughout their trip
Top three insurance claims for snowbirds
Health-related issues the most common insurance claims for snowbirds, says RSA
Passengers stranded on 9-11 want to thank Canadians who restored their faith
As terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, closed American air space, 38 passenger planes heading west over the Atlantic with more than 6,500 passengers and crew were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland
Travel trends on 9-11
Majority of Americans ok with flying on September 11, but one-third would avoid being near a nuclear power plant
London prepares for 2012 Olympics
“The London 2012 Olympics will be the greenest, most accessible, legacy driven games in history.” Organizing committee
Insurance claims caused from planking, owling, batting and other crazes
Internet crazes have taken the world by storm, but AXA UK warns of potential insurance implications
Are small, economy cars safe?
With a small car, are you sacrificing safety for good fuel economy?
Leisure and hospitality industry chief target for cyber attacks, says Willis
Willis’ Cyber Risk Unit reports that cyber-related insurance claims have spiked by 56 per cent over the past year alone, with an increasing proportion of victims in the hospitality industry
Young Canadians avoiding travel insurance for U.S. trips
A third of young Canadians believe their provincial health plan will cover their medical costs in the United States
RSA Canada completes acquisition of travel insurer etfs
RSA’s Adrian Hall, who currently heads the Personal Specialty Insurance (PSI) business, has been named Managing Director of RSA Travel which includes the etfs brand
Wild Animal Warning System for Cars
By ILSTV Staff on Jun 23, 2011 in Auto & Trucking, Featured, Road Safety, Software & Technology, Travel
In Canada, over 52,000 accidents involving wild animals occur every year.
Canadian businesses use social media to win new business
43 percent of Canadian companies dedicate up to 20 percent of their marketing budget to business social networking activity
RSA acquires travel insurer etfs
etfs currently writes almost $100 million in premiums
