Intact Financial Corporation (IFC) subsidiary BrokerLink “remains well on track to achieve its ambition of $5 billion in annual premiums by 2025,” IFC CEO Charles Brindamour said during the insurer’s 2024 Q1 earnings calls Wednesday. In 2023, BrokerLink surpassed $3.5…The post How Intact and BrokerLink performed in 2024 Q1 appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Month: May 2024
Navacord expands its travel business
Navacord has doubled the size of its travel insurance portfolio with the recent acquisition of SécuriGlobe assurance voyage. “This is Navacord’s largest partnership of 2024 and its most substantial travel partnership to date,” the brokerage announced today. Founded in 1999,…The post Navacord expands its travel business appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
B.C. court date set for third suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing
A court date has been set for the third man charged with the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, coinciding with that of the other two suspects.
Minister said ‘hundreds’ of Canadians might use Gaza visa. More than 7,500 applied.
An immigration lawyer in Toronto says new figures from the federal government show just how “grudging” Ottawa’s efforts have been to rescue Canadians’ family members from the war in the Gaza Strip.
NDP leader slams Liberals for giving nearly $26M to Costco, Loblaw in recent years
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is slamming the federal Liberals for giving nearly $26 million to Costco and Loblaw for energy-efficient appliances.
Health minister committed to fixing dental-care double standard for hygienists
The federal health minister says he isn’t convinced by the rationale used to deny independent hygienists equal reimbursement for the same services dentists’ offices offer under a new national plan.
City of Prince Albert fined $95,000 for workplace injury
The City of Prince Albert has been fined $95,000 for a safety violation after a worker was seriously injured on the job.
3 GTA men charged following Markham carjacking incidents
Three men from the GTA have been arrested and charged after police intervened in a May 3 carjacking attempt in Markham.
‘Everyone depends on it’: Winnipeg public washroom, resource centre sees high demand after 2 years
Amoowigamig, which opened its doors in May 2022, provides a safe, respectful amenity for community members and sees a whopping 5,000 visitors each month.
Colleen Bready’s forecast: Sunshine returns to Manitoba
Ditch the umbrella and get out your sunglasses! Sunshine has returned Wednesday to Winnipeg and most of Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.
