Court upholds Aviva’s travel deductible for trips to medical appointments

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Supreme Court has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit against Aviva Canada and Aviva General Insurance Company over a discretionary travel deductible the insurer imposed on medical and rehab accident benefits expenses. Aviva imposed a 25-kilometre (round…The post Court upholds Aviva’s travel deductible for trips to medical appointments appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

Will polarization kill water cooler chat at Canada’s brokerages?

A polarized social and political climate means one-third of employees at P&C brokerages across Canada avoid conversations about controversial subjects while at work, Canadian Underwriter’s 2024 Brokerage DEI survey finds. The survey asked respondents about numerous aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion…The post Will polarization kill water cooler chat at Canada’s brokerages? appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

FIRST Canada Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with AVP, Product Strategy and Customer Success Role

TORONTO, ON, APRIL 8, 2024/insPRESS/ – FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada), the industry leader in payment solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susanna Fraser-Kuipers in the role of AVP, Product Strategy and Customer Success. As the…The post FIRST Canada Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with AVP, Product Strategy and Customer Success Role appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

Rideau Carpentry and Construction named biz of the year 

A construction company founded during the pandemic was named the 2023 business of the year in Rideau Lakes during a recent awards ceremony in Elgin.  Last Friday, the Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Awards were held at the Elgin Lions Community Hall where three businesses took home this year’s top awards.   MP Michael Barrett and […]