Morgex increases hole-in-one commission
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Morgex increases hole-in-one commission
market finder 2007 Morgex increases hole-in-one commission M orgex Insurance of Edmonton is definitely at the top of the class when it comes to golf’s hole-in-one coverage. And while business has been strong in the past, it promises to pick up even more now that a new commission rate is in place. The program is underwritten by Royal & SunAlliance and has been a Morgex offering for about 15 years, says Brad Gibson, manager of the agency’s hole-in-one department. Gibson says the Edmonton firm, one of the largest personal lines brokerages in Alberta, is now offering brokers a commission of 15 per cent, up from the previous 10 per cent, on its hole-in-one product. “This should make it much more appealing to brokers.” Morgex makes a special effort to meet with brokers throughout Canada, he says, to promote and explain its hole-in-one product. “We visit one-on-one and try to attend all the annual provincial broker association meetings across the country. We’re definitely writing product all across Canada.” Gibson says more and more brokers are using Morgex hole-in-one insurance as a promotional tool. “It’s an affordable product (a $1,000prize carries a premium of $30). The odds of winning were one in 12,000 last year in Canada. So instead of buying golf shirts to distribute at tournaments, brokers are buying hole-in-one.” Golf is a fun game, Gibson says, and hole-in-one is a fun product, adding value, substance and excitement to a tournament. It also gives a sponsor a large captive audience. Usually there are 144 participants in a tournament, all passing by a hole-in-one billboard for a good part of a day. “They’re all potential clients.” Morgex is able to offer hole-in-one insurance to cover $1 million in prize value. But the more popular offerings are for prizes running between $2,500 and $100,000. “We haven’t paid out yet on $1 million. So far, the highest single prize claim has been for $100,000.” There are more than a hundred employees working for Morgex Insurance in Edmonton. Three of those, including Gibson, are in the hole-in-one department. The firm can be contacted online at www.morgex.com or by calling toll-free 1-888-465-3461. IW Are you trying to find the right fit for your brokerage? (Years experience) Remi (26) Pajot Marie-Anne Shewchuk (30) Colette (33) Rezansoff Bill (51) DeJong George (50) James Karen (27) Fontaine Chantal (2) Beaudry Jim (39) Robinson Jean (41) Fontaine There's No Substitute for Real Experience Try us on for size www.tcim.ca Man. / Sask. / East Ph: 204-925-8276 Fx: 204-925-8279 www.insurancewest.ca Peter (38) Harper www.tcim.ca Trans Canada Insurance Marketing Inc. www.tcim.ca Alta. / B.C. 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Providing options and coverage for about 85 per cent of the market, The Bill brings the governhelping your client find the though we continue to grow every year. To ment-owned Insurance Corinsurance that best fits his or attract customers, we have to provide the poration of B.C. – ICBC – and her needs is really what being best product possible. private insurers under the a broker is all about. When “Bill 93 is a good start to promoting the same legislation, the newly you think about it, for any development of a viable private auto marrenamed Insurance (Vehicle) other type of insurance prodket. I believe it signifies that B.C. is going Act. ICBC must produce a uct, most brokers have several to become more open to private insurance separate insurance policy markets to choose from. Why in the future. With the emergence of more for the optional insurance should it be any different for markets and competition from direct writportion, and for the first time Kloosterhuis auto insurance?” ers, now really is the time to consider a provide a policy wording to Family has been a presence private market. Offering your client choices its customers. in the B.C. private auto insurance market also benefits the broker by creating cusIt is hoped this separation will relinquish since 1989 – and one of the largest providtomer loyalty, and this is what really gives the somewhat monopolistic position ICBC ers. It provides optional coverage to over brokers that competitive edge.” IW has enjoyed for the past 34 years. Also, the Superintendent will no longer be required to approve policy forms, resulting in more insurer autonomy and self-regulation – an important step towards paving the way for a level playing field between ICBC and private insurers. 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Most of us in the industry have experienced the unfortunately not-to-be-missed hard and soft cycles of insurance pricing, which, in spite of everyone’s best efforts, seem to return like the rain to Chutter Underwriting’s home base in North Vancouver. But a little rain can be a good thing; it is essential to a healthy environment, both in nature and in business. Chutter Underwriting Services started up near the end of the last soft market. If memory serves, it actually was raining when the business opened its doors in 1996. Bryan Kinney (L) and Keith Stead are senior casualty underwriters (East) for Chutter Underwriting Services. •Agricultural Risks - Greenhouses - Farm Packages & Participation •Amusement Parks •Arenas •Association Business •Aviation - Airport Premises Liability - Aviation Products Liability - Hull & Liability coverage for Private & Commercial Aircraft - Hangars •Builders’ Risk - C.O.C. 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We needed something that would add value to any dealings with the Chutter boys. The answer then – and the answer now, we believe – is service. Chutter’s casualty products have expanded over the years. We’ve got primary CGL, excess and umbrella, as well as a very successful property division. But regardless of the insurance cycle, the one ingredient you can always count on from us is service. Because service makes a broker’s efforts more efficient, a benefit passed along to customers with quicker quotes and quicker paper – the often too-long awaited evidence of the protection the consumer spent his money on. These days, with renewed marketing and promotional efforts, we’re focusing on bringing this attitude of service to more brokers in Eastern Canada. Our property products will continue to be offered only in the West. Our casualty products, however, will be available across Canada. 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The firm offers up to $5-million limits with minimum premiums starting at $2,500 for a $1-million limit. “Our specialties require experienced underwriters and claims service, and we employ some of the top people in our field,” North says. “The average tenure of our employees is 15 years. We were one of the first markets to recognize the implications of the E&O and media expoRuding sures of the Internet. We’ve been insuring these risks since 1992.” Media/Pro’s underwriters, she says, have unmatched expertise in all classes of media business, including publishers, advertising agencies, TV and film production, broadcasters and cable providers. Although the firm, which started in 1979 in Kansas City, Missouri, was the largest media liability insurer in the world, it was relatively unknown when it opened an office www.insurancewest.ca in Canada in 2000. Jon Ruding, one of Media/Pro’s top underwriters, has been involved with the Canadian program since the beginning. Says North: “When Jon moved to his new home last year, we were loath to lose his 30 years of experience, so we convinced him to work remotely from his new place in Florida. Having worked on Canadian business for eight years, he’s one of the main Spotlight on The People Cathy Church Marine Manager Born a few miles outside of Liverpool in the UK, Cathy says she is one of only a few people who can boast an ancestry riddled with gypsies, horse dealers and witches. A tad undersized and the only girl in the family, it was her three brothers’ merciless teasing that helped her develop her sharp wit and even sharper tongue. By her own admission a tomboy, she could often be found after school kicking around a soccer ball, rock scrambling, or hiking the many trails of the Lake District. In 1968, with two youngsters in tow, Cathy emigrated to Toronto, and in 1974 she got her first taste of the insurance industry when she signed on as a personal lines underwriting clerk with Safeco’s Mississauga office. She soon climbed the ranks in personal lines and before leaving Safeco was in charge of their education unit. In 1989 she “saw the light”, in her words, and headed west where she found employment with Mardon & Campbell, a strong Safeco broker at the time. It was here, working in their Steveston office, that she got her exposure to and developed her love for marine insurance. After one other brief stop along the way, she moved back to the company side with AXA in 2004 as a senior Marine Underwriter, and in 2006 accepted a promotion to Marine Manager. With a staff of 12, her responsibilities extend to pleasurecraft, commercial marine and claims handling. When not in the office, Cathy’s interests are wide and varied. Her lifelong passion for photography can be traced back to her 13th birthday present, her very first camera, a Brownie 127. She and husband Lorne love travelling, frequently back to the “old country” or off to visit family in Toronto. She enjoys good books, good food and good wine as well as hiking/walking with her two very spoiled pooches, Lizzie and Nicki. She is the proud Grandma of two beautiful grandchildren, Evan (7) and Claire (6). When not visiting them she stays in touch through the wonders of technology by e-mail or with her webcam. Cathy has a rich heritage and passion for all things in her life; she relishes the opportunities and challenges that her position at AXA brings. May 2007 Insurancewest 47 market finder 2007 contributors to our success here. However, even with two hockey teams nearby, he still doesn’t know the meaning of ‘offside.’” In addition to the experience of its underwriters, Media/Pro’s claims department is staffed with attorneys who have specialized in freedom of expression, cyber liability, professional negligence and intellectual property law. These attorneys play prominent roles in various legal associations in these areas, staying current on developments and working on strategies favourable to their customers. “We believe the expertise of our claims department is an integral part of our business strategy. We understand the importance of sophisticated claims handling to our clients.” In-house legal counsel is invaluable for effective claims management of these classes of risk, she says. Complicated claims require development of defence strategies that are often beyond the scope of standard P&C adjusters. Media/Pro works with the client’s local legal counsel to ensure a vigorous defence. Media/Pro’s claims counsel also work closely with underwriters on many risks and are often utilized to preview films, programs and websites, advising the underwriter on unforeseen exposure. They meet regularly with Canadian lawyers north of the border to follow developments in Canadian law. Recognized as leaders in the States, their experience has been of great benefit to those accounts where there is U.S. exposure. The firm’s experienced underwriters and attorneys also closely follow developments in the technology industry. With the majority of companies detecting computer security breaches, and three-quarters of them acknowledging financial loss, coverage beyond traditional E&O is being demanded more frequently. “As technology evolves, so does the sophistication of those individuals committed to disrupting the daily operation of business on the Internet,” North says. “Information collected can be at risk, and privacy law is a big issue. 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The coverage is provided at full policy limits, and most risks can obtain a CGL as well. Traditional and new media are not the only classes Media/Pro can insure. The firm offers E&O on a wide range of miscellaneous business services, including consultants, real estate agents, property managers, graphic designers, printers, marketing and PR firms, mortgage brokers, employment agencies and other service providers. The firm has worked with thousands of businesses and not-for-profits in all types of professions. Every new quote not only leverages Media/Pro’s expertise, but helps it grow. “Media/Professional has responded to many changes in the business world,” North says. “Take graphic designers. Many now offer some technology services such as web design, and we can frequently provide coverage for all operations on one policy, tailored for that client. “As business has evolved, so has Media/ Pro. The fact that we can tailor our policies, provide experienced claims handling services, U.S. underwriting expertise and now offer CGL on many classes, demonstrates our ability to respond to the needs of clients.” The website www.mediaprof.com is full of information. You can obtain claims examples for different classes and exposure, applications, the newsletter M/PISource, fact sheets, coverage details, a suggested list of classes and contact information. The website is fully international, with special sub-sites for U.K. and Canadian brokers. 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