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TORONTO, ON, JUNE 2, 2025/insPRESS/ – Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner announced that Sean Hobson has joined the company as Senior Vice President of National Sales in Canada. Hobson has more than 25 years of experience across insurance, risk, and property restoration industries with a proven track record of building high-performing national […]The post Sean Hobson joins Sedgwick as Senior Vice President of National Sales appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

So far, no arrests have been made in connection with an incident that forced the evacuation of the Kelowna Walmart store on Sunday afternoon.The store was cleared after someone discharged what the Kelowna Fire Department called a “very irritant spray” in one of the bathrooms around 4…

A Tilbury woman has received royal recognition for her long-standing efforts in raising money and awareness for cystic fibrosis research.

Acclaimed musician/writer couple Beverly and Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland share reflections on their love story and history together, on visiting Newfoundland, and on fighting hatred with courage and song

McGregor’s Alijah Kitt and Faraan Faruqi are playing this week at the OFSAA tennis championship in Toronto.

TORONTO, ON, JUNE 2, 2025/insPRESS/ – Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting Ltd. (SSRU) is proud to announce the launch of its in-house claims department, a move that reinforces the company’s commitment to self-governance, transparency, and operational excellence. This strategic transition is part of SSRU’s continued investment in due diligence, ethical leadership, and best-in-class service for brokers, […]The post Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting Ltd. Brings Claims In-House, Appoints Paul Fagan as Director of Claims appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

Some uninvited guests have taken over a section of a North Bay Catholic church. They’re not new to St. Vincent de Paul on Wyld Street, in fact, they’ve been coming for decades. Chimney Swifts first made their presence in North Bay known back in the 1950s. And every year thereafter the small grey birds make the […]

TORONTO, ON, JUNE 2, 2025/insPRESS/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is proud to announce the launch of afoundational farm insurance course for insurance professionals. Designed to fill a long-standing gap in industry education, the course provides essential knowledge to effectively advise on farm insurance policies — an area known for its complexity […]The post IBAO Launches Foundational Farm Insurance eLearning Course appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

TORONTO, ON, JUNE 2, 2025/insPRESS/ – The Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) is pleased to announce their upcoming conference YBCcon, set to take place June 11th at the iconic TIFF Lightbox downtown Toronto. This one-day, immersive event is tailored for emerging brokers eager to enhance their careers and make impactful connections within Ontario’s insurance […]The post IBAO Launches YBCcon: Empowering the Next Generation of Insurance Leaders appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

As the industry continues to grapple with increasingly complex losses, the role of the technical adjuster has never been more critical — or more at risk.The post Growing technical talent: A strategy for the next generation of adjusters appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.