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Northbridge Insurance introduces Express Claim – an innovative, digital solution to speed up auto claims appraisals and settlements

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TORONTO, April 18, 2018 – Northbridge Insurance is thrilled to announce the launch of its new claims appraisal service, Express Claim—an innovative solution that allows customers who experience an accident to submit photos of damage to their vehicle directly to their Northbridge Insurance claims adjuster, right from their smartphone. By removing the typical back-and-forth between […]

How technology will change what you do: Northbridge’s Ilda Dinis talks tech with Canadian Underwriter

Improved data techniques will soon transform the insurance model, changing you from an insurance professional who underwrites and sells policies into a holistic advisor. Ilda Dinis, SVP, Customer Experience & Innovation, shares how technology is driving organizations to evolve their mindset, purpose and value proposition to be prevention-focused in the March 2018 edition of […]

Mastercard and Dream Speed Up Insurance Payments

Mastercard has announced a global partnership with Dream Payments aimed at getting insurance customers paid quickly, simply and securely. Northbridge Financial, a Fairfax company, will be the first insurance provider in Canada to use the Mastercard Send platform through the Dream Payments Hub, followed by international markets.

Thank Goodness for Tech: Insurance Business’s 2018 Primary Insurance Market Outlook

The promise of digital technologies is top-of-mind for senior Canadian insurance executives in Canadian Underwriter’s 2018 Primary Insurance Market Outlook. President and CEO Silvy Wright shares how customers are extracting more value from their insurance partners through digital innovation, and how this will only continue to ramp up in 2018.

Making the scene in 2018: Northbridge CEO Silvy Wright on innovation

Innovation is the name of the game for 2018. President and CEO Silvy Wright shares Northbridge’s leading-edge initiatives for the year ahead with Canadian Underwriter.

Coverager: TruShield’s Campaign is Bold and Beautiful

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Think: a digital broker serving Canadian small business owners through affordable and flexible insurance solutions for their businesses. Coverager reviews TruSheid’s latest campaign.

Northbridge offers lead generation to broker members of Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Canadian Underwriter shares a recently-announced partnership between Northbridge and CFIB that connects participating brokers with prospective customers through a digital lead generation platform.

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CFIB and Northbridge Insurance partner to protect small businesses

TORONTO, November 9, 2017 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is proud to announce that it has chosen Northbridge Insurance as its exclusive commercial insurance partner to help ensure its members get the right coverage to protect their businesses. “Small business owners wear every hat when it comes to running their business,” said […]

Brokers – make insurance easy for small business owners

Small businesses underpin the Canadian economy. Those at the helm of small organisations are often masters in the art of multi-tasking. They wear multiple hats when it comes to running their businesses – some of which will fit more snugly than others. Ilda Dinis, SVP, Customer Innovation & Experience at Northbridge Insurance, shares how […]

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Over 75% of Canadian small businesses polled are operating without cyber insurance: here’s why that’s a hack approach to managing cyber risk

TORONTO, October 25, 2017 — TruShield Insurance recently polled Canadian entrepreneurs across the country to find out how they protect their businesses from the growing threat of cybercrime. Findings revealed that there are a number of cyber security myths floating around that are leaving small business owners unnecessarily vulnerable. In the spirit of Canadian Small […]