Navacord brokerage Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc. has appointed Imran Pira as managing partner, head of complex risk. The appointment coincides with the launch of Jone DesLauriers’ complex risk division, which Pira will lead, effective Aug. 19. Prior to…The post Jones DesLauriers appoints new complex risk leader appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
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Insurance Institute of Canada- Career Connections Regina Networking Event
Join us at this casual networking event to learn about working in the property and casualty Insurance industry, practice your networking skills and mingle with professionals over light refreshments. We will host networking icebreakers to get the conversation started, if…The post Insurance Institute of Canada- Career Connections Regina Networking Event appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Canada Faces Rail Stoppage As Labour Negotiations Breakdown
A national rail stoppage is looming across Canada after the two largest railroad operators issued lockout notices to their unionized workforces over the weekend. Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have notified the Teamsters union representing 10,000 workers that they plan to lockout workers starting on August 22.However, the lockout notices come after the Teamsters, which represent yard workers, locomotive engineers and conductors, issued 72-hour strike notices to both companies. A shutdown of the national rail network that stops freight shipments could have…
CFIB says work stoppage this week at CN and CPKC would hurt businesses
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says a potential work stoppage at Canada’s major railways this week could be devastating for small businesses.
3 people charged after senior injured during demonstration in North York
Three people have been arrested and charged after a senior was injured during a demonstration on Sunday afternoon in North York, say police.
Pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled at Vancouver Island University
A months-long pro-Palestinian encampment at Vancouver Island University has been dismantled following a court order.
Man who allegedly stole $17,000 worth of goods from Toronto store arrested
A man who allegedly stolen $17,000 worth of goods from a downtown Toronto store has been arrested, police say.
Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Whitby, Ont.
Police say a 21-year-old driver is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Whitby, Ont., on Saturday.
Hot stretch vaults Green to the top of Rogers Charity Classic leaderboard
Australian Richard Green fired 11 birdies on Saturday to vault to the top of the Rogers Charity Classic leaderboard.
Police appealing for witnesses after Richmond Hill crash injures 7 youths
York Regional Police say they are looking for witnesses after a Richmond Hill collision Saturday injured multiple young people, including two who suffered life-threatening injuries.