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FirstOnSite welcomes Justin Sharp as new president and chief Operating Officer
"Justin is a great fit for FirstOnSite,” said Dave Demos, our Chief Executive Officer. MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 2, 2015 /CNW/ - FirstOnSite Restoration, Canada's largest independent disaster restoration company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Sharp as...
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New law coming to compel vehicle recalls, fine car companies that don’t comply
"We're not going to be putting a limit on what the fine could possibly be." Hamilton Spectator Ottawa - Car manufacturers can't be trusted to recall vehicles voluntarily when they pose a safety concern, so the federal government is giving itself the power to force...
Sharp Mobile eases insurance brokers’ daily demands
Small insurance brokerages can struggle to keep up with day-to-day business processes such as sending confirmation of coverage, policy details and pink cards and reviewing payments. When a broker’s day is made up of these transactional calls, it leaves little room for...
Minding The Gap: A Cautionary Tale For Insurance Brokers
By Barry S. Stork | gowlings.com The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently allowed a motion for summary judgment against an insurance brokerage and the individual broker for failing to meet their duty of care to arrange adequate insurance coverage.1 The insured...
SGI and police focusing on new drivers in June
Police will be watching for new drivers not following restrictions outlined in the Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) and Motorcycle Graduated Driver’s Licensing (MGDL) programs throughout the month of June. New and supervising drivers should know and follow...
Read more“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” Ayn Rand
Inspirational Quotes for Entrepreneurs
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." Ayn Rand BY JEFF HADEN Sometimes, all you need is a little push. A little nudge. A little burst of inspiration. Here are 40. Tweet 'em. Share 'em. But most important, pick the one that makes...
Albertans who live in floodplains can now get overland flood insurance
By Matt McClure, Calgary Herald Homeowners in Alberta who live in floodplains can now insure their losses from overland waters with one of the province’s largest property insurers. Using new software that maps the risk of inundation down to the individual property...
Sylvie Paquette appointed Chair of the Board for Insurance Bureau of Canada
TORONTO, June 2, 2015 /CNW/ - Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to announce the election, by its Board of Directors, of Sylvie Paquette as Chair. Ms. Paquette is President and Chief Operating Officer of Desjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG). Ms....
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Do Bike Lanes Confuse Drivers?
#DriveSmartBC I hate to admit it, but bicycle lanes confuse me. The Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) defines them as a designated use lane that is part of the highway, but not part of the roadway. Both the province and municipalities are able to create designated use lanes and...
Canada’s insurance regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding to share industry conduct information
TORONTO, June 1, 2015 /CNW/ - Four members of the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that sets out the terms for cooperation and exchange of information across provincial and territorial jurisdictions simpler and...
