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Insurance-Canada.ca Conferences and Seminars

Technology and insurance-related conferences and seminars

The tables below list conferences and seminars organized by Insurance-Canada.ca.

The first table provides a list of our Upcoming Events.

The second table provides a complete listing of our Previous Conferences and Seminars.

For a listing of other industry events, see the Event Calendar.

Upcoming Insurance-Canada.ca Events

Plans for our 8th Annual P&C Insurance Technology Conference are well underway - please book your calendars.

Our 2009 P&C Technology Conference was held earlier this year with over 270 business and IT executives and senior managers from insurance companies, brokers, claims service providers and vendors attending.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the many organizations which offer products and services to the insurance industry who have sponsored our conferences and seminars in the past.

8th Annual
P&C Technology Conference

Monday, February 22, 2010 (Full-day)

Downtown
Toronto, Canada

2010 P&C Insurance Technology Conference:
“Real Time Insurance Technology: Agile, Integrated and Aligned”

Planning is now underway for the 2010 conference. More details will be posted in summer 2009.

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7th annual 2009 P&C Insurance Technology Conference
"Leadership: The Business - IT Imperative"

When confronting the increasing demands of the insurance business combined with the constantly accelerating pace of change in information technology, one key ingredient for success is leadership - leadership which encompasses both the business and technology worlds.
Full day, was held on Wednesday, February 23, 2009 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
6th annual 2008 P&C Insurance Technology Conference
"Innovation: A Business and Technology Partnership"

The agenda focussed on best uses of technology for the Canadian P&C insurance community. Leaders in the technology and insurance communities shared their experiences and guidance for attendees. A broad range of technology topics of general interest were presented in the morning, and specific technologies and applications for claims and distribution in the afternoon.
Full day, was held on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
5th Annual 2007 Insurance Technology Conference:
“Business Intelligence: The Competitive Necessity”:

Business Intelligence — systems and processes to translate raw data into actionable information — is rapidly becoming THE competitive tool for insurers in the 21st century. This 2007 Technology Conference focused on planing, developing, and implementing a successful BI strategy for an insurance organization.
Full day, was held on Monday, March 5, 2007 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
4th Annual (2/2) 2006 Insurance Technology Conference:
Insurance Claims Technology Forum: Transforming Claims Processing:

This Forum focussed on the trends and directions in Claims handling in the P&C Insurance industry, with presentations on state-of-the-art uses of technology to support Claims processes.
Full day, was held on Monday, November 6, 2006 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
4th Annual (1/2) 2006 Insurance Technology Conference:
P&C Products, Services and Distribution:

Two of Canada’s leading insurance information sources – Insurance-Canada.ca and CI-Canadian Insurance Magazine – have teamed up to present a focused, one-day conference that will provide a business-oriented view of the best-of-breed technology and processes, to support innovative product, service, and distribution strategies. We have assembled a faculty that includes leading technology suppliers, management consultants, and practitioners.
Full day, was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Life Distribution Challenges and Technology Solutions:
Learn about the results of surveys and studies which reveal what brokers really want from their technology. See how illustration systems are evolving as they cope with changing technologies, insurance products and broker requirements. Vendors of insurance company systems are helping companies add new support capabilities, while at the same time enhancing their straight through processing support. Others are changing the technology and processing landscape for MGA's and brokers.
Full day, was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
3rd Annual 2005 Insurance Technology Conference:
P&C Brokers Deploying Technology to Advantage:

One of our most popular seminars where participants learn from experienced brokers, carriers, and suppliers about the technologies and strategies that work in today's shifting market. Speakers will examine the insurance world from a 'broker centric' view, and illustrate specific tactics to keep brokers front and centre with their clients.
Full day, was held on Wednesday August 10, 2005 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Underwriting: Decision Support Systems and Tools:
With the continuing challenge to improve efficiency and customer service, ever more of the underwriting process is being automated or at least computer assisted. More risks are being quoted and bound without manual intervention, and when exceptions require professional underwriter review, the tools being used are becoming richer. Join us to review progress and directions in this fundamental underwriting component of the insurance business.
Half day, was held on Tuesday June 21, 2005 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Integrated P&C Insurance Distribution in the Broker Channel:
Whether it be traditional agent and broker channels, or through call centres or the Internet, most forms of insurance, Personal and Commercial, are now available to suit the consumer's preference. An increasing number of carriers and intermediary organizations are concluding that they must support multiple distribution systems. Insurance professionals must understand the preferences of their target markets and supply products with the appropriate technology support.
Half day, was held Wednesday Feb. 16, 2005 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Marketing: Differentiation Through Online Services:
The online world has evolved from avante garde to mainstream - the marketing machine itself cannot ignore the web in delivering the corporate value premise. Through a sophisticated web presence, a promotional presence in online directories and search engines and others, and a measured plan to feed the information hungry world, the brand message is carried to prospect, client, partner and even staff.
Half day, was held Wednesday Nov. 17, 2004 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Technology Speeds Life Distribution :
Functions and processes ranging from quoting, to issue, to service, to channel analysis and distributor compensation are increasingly spanning multiple organizations through communications links. Join us to review how technology is changing elements of Life Distribution.
Half day, was held Tuesday Sept. 14, 2004 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
2nd Annual 2004 Insurance Technology Conference:
Brokers: Putting Technology to Work :

One of our most popular seminars where participants learn from experienced brokers, carriers, and suppliers about the technologies and strategies that work in today's shifting market. Speakers will examine the insurance world from a 'broker centric' view, and illustrate specific tactics to keep brokers front and centre with their clients.
Full day, was held Wednesday Aug 11, 2004 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Policy and Document Management Systems:
Developments and Trends
:

A policy as a representation of a certain set of risks may represent the basic administrative unit of the insurance business. In terms of business management married to technology, policy management and document management systems are integral to administering customer relationships, claims, distribution channels and so on. This seminar focuses on the current trends in dealing with the policy and document management components, and their relationship with other systems.
Half day, was held Thursday May 20, 2004 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Improving Claims Processing: Focus on "People" Claims :
Claims, related to the loss of ability by a person to live or work normally, cross all areas of insurance, from Life's short and long term disability, to Health, and to bodily injury in auto and other lines in the P&C sector. Pharmacy and dental claims are perhaps the most automated while complex injury claims are a very big challenge. Communications and technology tools which are becoming functionally richer. Insurers are challenged to choose the right improvements to pursue, and tools to implement.
Half day, was held Thursday March 25, 2004 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Integrated P&C Insurance Distribution in the Broker Channel. :
Much technology has been deployed by insurers and brokers in commercial and personal lines to make communications between these two stakeholders more efficient and timely. Third party services are being integrated to improve processes and decision-making. From portals like CSIO, to real-time CSR-insurer transactions and integrated automated risk assessment and underwriting, this seminar explored technology supporting people in the evolving "Distribution of Insurance in the P&C Broker Channel".
Half day, was held Tuesday February 17, 2004 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Right makes Might: Marketing Challenges/Technology Solutions. :
Distributors are concerned about maintaining presence and relationships with the 'right' insurers and examining customer bases to focus the products to the 'right' customers. Insurers are evaluating distribution channels in connection with branding to ensure that their messages are seen by the 'right' audience, and in the 'right' context. Technology is being applied in new ways.
Half day, was held Friday November 7, 2003 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Life Distribution Evolves with Technology. :
Life distribution will remain advisor-centric. The concept of an industry-owned portal has fallen by the wayside. The real value of the Internet and computing technologies is slowly being realized and implemented. Hear the current status, and thought provoking views on the near-and mid-term changes we are likely to see.
Half day, was held Friday September 12, 2003 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
1st Annual 2003 Insurance Technology Conference:
Brokers Harness Technology. :

One of our most popular seminars where participants learn from experienced brokers, carriers, and suppliers about the technologies and strategies that work in today's shifting market. Speakers will examine the insurance world from a 'broker centric' view, and illustrate specific tactics to keep brokers front and centre with their clients.
One day, was held Tuesday August 12, 2003 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Strategic Value from Standards in Insurance Underwriting. :
Market conditions are placing greater demands on underwriting discipline, which is impacting all elements in the distribution and service of insurance. New technology is allowing, and enabling, greater use of those data and process standards. This seminar focuses on creative use of such standards, including product life-cycle management, in underwriting.
Half day, was held Friday May 30, 2003 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Technology Differentiated Claims Handling. :
Claims and claims expenses are the largest cost to P&C insurers, and represent the largest opportunity for bottom line improvement. The work of claims professionals has never been more critical, more demanding, and more dependent on technology. This seminar will cover best practices and leading implementations of technology in support of Claims success.
Half day, was held Wednesday April 2, 2003 in Toronto

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Seamless Distribution in the P&C Broker Channel. :
Our Consumers experience the instant processing promised by the Internet everyday - from debit cards and online banking to Internet retailing and software and softcopy downloads. Technology and information are being deployed as never before, enabling the promise of e-business: to improve information flow and to create better integrated supply and distribution chain links. Much is happening. Join us to explore the progress towards the Seamless Distribution of Insurance.
Half day, was held Friday February 28, 2003 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Maximizing Competitive Resources: Life Underwriting and Knowledge Management. :
Knowledge is THE competitive advantage in life insurance underwriting and servicing. Bringing the right information to the right person at the right time is the mantra of successful underwriting competition. Our ePaperclip panel with Senior Underwriting Representatives will set illustrate the state-of- the-art, after a review of Knowledge Management fundamentals sets the stage. To be concluded by a case study of KM and its place in the Corporate strategy at Clarica.
Half day, was scheduled Friday January 17, 2003 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Marketing Insurance: A Technology Boost :
This seminar will help you plan your next steps in taking advantage of technology to support your marketing campaigns. Whether it is better understanding of your customers and prospects, or improved customer and prospect communications through your Web site or email marketing, or tieing the two together in a segmented marketing and sales campaign, our guest speakers have some valuable information for you.
Half day, was held Friday October 18, 2002 in Toronto



Sponsored by SAS Marketing Automation.
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Immediate (Life) Application Processing - The Winding Path:
The seminar will focus on the use of the Internet and associated computing technologies to improve life application processing. As each link in the supply/distribution chain -- from broker to MGA to company to information provider -- is brought on-line, both efficiency and effectiveness of the entire chain is improved. Immediate interactions among these participants remove both time and costs as the industry targets straight-through processing. Come and hear our experienced practitioners provide a real-world perspective of the current status, and thought provoking views on the near-and mid-term changes we are likely to see.
Half day, was held Friday September 13, 2002 in Toronto



Sponsored by GeniSystems.ca Services – a business process outsourcing company.
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Brokers: Driving Technology to Work:
Learn from experienced brokers, carriers, and suppliers about the technologies and strategies that work in today's shifting market. Speakers will examine the insurance world from a ‘broker centric’ view, and illustrate specific tactics to keep brokers front and centre with the clients. In addition to a full agenda of insightful presentations, there will be ample opportunities to talk informally with presenters and other attendees to get information which you will use the next day.
Half day, was held Tuesday August 13, 2002 in Toronto More detail on topics and speakers
Taming the Information Explosion:
New content management and collaboration technologies are being deployed in insurance today in an effort to improve efficiencies. In turn improved customer service can lead to better retention and improved sales, establishing and protecting competitive postioning. Register today to better understand these trends and determine further steps in your own environment.
Half day, was held Wednesday June 12, 2002 in Toronto

Sponsored by IKON-Image Systems Solutions, and Sysinct: e-business. It's what we know.
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Technology Supporting the Property Casualty Broker-Company Link:
E-nabling the broker channel is moving into the third phase. EDI was incapable of meeting expectations, perhaps due to product complexity. Company unique Internet support of brokers brings real-time and supports functions EDI could not. The CSIO Insurance Portal brings us closer to the SEMCI vision.
Half day, was held Thursday April 11, 2002 in Toronto

Sponsored by 43r.ca
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Claiming Benefit from Technology and the Internet:
Claims is receiving significant executive and boardroom interest. Effective use of technology and the Internet are viewed as being an essential, but only one of several, components.
Half day, was held Thursday February 14, 2002 in Toronto

Sponsored by 43r.ca and AM Bests Canada.
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Leveraging Relationships:
New Technologies, New Opportunities - a review of changing roles and relationships within the extended insurance services team, and with the customer.
Full day, was held Thursday Nov. 1, 2001 in Toronto

Sponsored by InSystems
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Brokering the Internet:
A P&C broker-centric review of where the Internet is going.
Full day, was held Tuesday August 14, 2001 in Toronto

Sponsored by 43r.ca
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Insurance Marketing and the Internet influence:
Half day, was held Friday May 11, 2001 in Toronto

Sponsored by 43r.ca
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CLAIMing Internet Benefit:
Business Value from Greater Integration.
Half day, was held Friday March 2, 2001 in Toronto

Sponsored by Asset Management Software Systems Inc. and Canadian Insurance magazine
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e-nabling the e-distribution chain:
Solutions, tools and plans in Canada today.
Two-thirds day, was held Friday February 2, 2001 in Toronto

Sponsored by CGI Inc., DWL Incorporated and Canadian Insurance magazine.
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Are your e-Connected Customers Covered?:
Understanding and Managing e-business risks for small business - Advice for you and your Customers.
Half day, was held Friday November 17, 2000 in Toronto

Sponsored by 43r.ca
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