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Top 2 priorities for Canadian commercial insurers

Canadian Underwriter | 23 July 2019 Silvy Wright, CEO of Northbridge Financial Corporation and Chair of Insurance Bureau of Canada’s Board of Directors, shares what the association’s priorities under her direction will be and speaks about the unique challenges Canadian business insurers will face in the year ahead.

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Flood risk awareness: Dialogue around “re-location” has arrived

Canadian Underwriter | 18 July 2019 CEO of Northbridge Financial Corporation, Silvy Wright, comments on how the P&C insurance industry will continue to support the work of national, provincial, and territorial governments in advancing the cause of climate adaptation.

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How brokers can talk clients out of declining coverages

Canadian Underwriter | 10 July 2019 Chief financial officer of Northbridge Financial Corporation, Craig Pinnock, shares why businesses are putting themselves at risk when declining certain insurance coverages and how brokers can help customers understand why they matter.

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Northbridge Releases Enhanced Cyber Risk Coverage for all Canadian businesses

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May 24, 2019 – Enhanced cyber risk insurance bundle offers more comprehensive protection and focused support to businesses of all sizes. 54% of cyber security incidents in Canada prevent employees from carrying out day-to-day work, highlighting the need for commercial cyber insurance.[1] Broad coverage, custom solutions, and complimentary support from leading breach response partner elevates […]

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2018 Public Accountability Statement

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Rise in cargo theft hits transportation, insurance sectors

Truck News | 31 March 2019 Garry Robertson, Manager of the Claims Special Investigations Unit at Northbridge, comments on the recent increase of cargo-related theft. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), there were 3,143 reported incidents of cargo theft in Canada last year alone, totaling $229-million in value.

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How to sell commercial coverage to small businesses

Canadian Underwriter | 08 March 2019 Sue Duggan, Director of Small Business Underwriting at Northbridge Insurance, shares advice for brokers looking to sell commercial coverage to small businesses.

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Canadian Broker Network announces the 2018 Underwriter Awards

Canadian Broker Network | 05 October 2018 Northbridge Insurance’s own Kathryn Stimers was recognized by the Canadian Broker Network (CBN), Canada’s leading network of independent insurance brokers, at the 2018 Underwriter Awards.

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Northbridge Insurance Ranked as Five-Star Carrier

Northbridge Insurance has again been ranked by brokers as a five-star carrier. In an independent survey conducted by Insurance Business Canada, Northbridge achieved top marks in underwriting expertise, reputation and financial stability, quick quotes and competitive rates. Find out exactly what brokers had say and how carriers compare in Insurance Business Magazine.

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The Big Business of Small Business

Shari Dodsworth, Senior Vice President, Sales & Distribution, shares how brokers can win over more small business clients in the June 2018 edition of Canadian Underwriter.