Esurance eying expansion after one year in Alberta
ESURANCE, the Allstate-owned online insurer, is beginning to pick up speed after a slow Canadian launch over the past year in Alberta. “We are aiming to be the brand that…
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Ride-sharing regulation receives push
THE ONTARIO government has pledged in its latest budget to speed up regulatory work for the rapidly expanding sharing economy. And the Insurance Bureau of Canada says this should enable…
FA looking at options for reform
THE FACILITY Association is planning to form a new working group by the end of March to study various residual market systems and consider reform opportunities. FA president and ceo…
Multiple threats pose massive industry disruption
MULTIPLE threats are pushing the insurance industry toward massive disruption, multinational management consultant Capgemini said in a report released March 1. “The continued evolution of the Internet of Things, combined…
Analytics report outlines shift to consumer-driven practices
THERE’S MORE to being ‘customer-centric’ than simply parroting clichés such as ‘we put the customer first’ or ‘the customer is always right.’ And although insurance leaders are aware of this,…