The Specialty Blog
A discussion about specialty expertise.
Wishing you a Happy (and Safe) Thanksgiving!
This year has given Americans one big change after another, and Thanksgiving will be no different! This holiday will look very different compared to past years with travel restrictions, canceled parades and stay-at-home orders. Luckily, this holiday is all about...
Escorting History: The Tug behind The Mayflower II
Residents of Plymouth, Massachusetts and surrounding areas eagerly watched as the iconic Mayflower II sailed into State Pier near Plymouth Rock on August 11, 2020. The ship was returning home after an extensive three-year restoration project costing $11.2 million....
Intact’s Mike Miller to speak at Reuters Events: The Future of Insurance USA 2020
Reuters Events is hosting a virtual conference from November 16-18 on “The Future of Insurance USA” for an executive view of the internal and external trends shaping the industry. Mike Miller, President of U.S. and Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, will be a...
Remote Work: Protecting Against Employee Crime. Intact’s Brian Lester Featured in Insurance Journal
The business landscape has changed drastically over the past several months as the world has struggled to combat and adapt to a global health crisis. Many organizations successfully pivoted their workforce to remote work, some even reporting increased productivity as...
Intact Insurance to Provide Cyberrisk Solutions Through Resilience Insurance
PLYMOUTH, Minn., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, the brand for Intact Financial Corporation's (TSX: IFC) U.S. insurance company subsidiaries, announced today its new cyber insurance solutions delivered in partnership with...
James Reiss Appointed President of International Bond & Marine Brokerage
James Reiss has been appointed President of International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd. ("IB&M"), a market-leading brokerage providing risk management solutions to the international trade industry, which was recently acquired by Intact Insurance Specialty...
See you at PLUS!
We’re excited to be sponsoring and participating in this year’s virtual PLUS conference beginning on Monday, 11/9. The theme this year is Navigating the New Normal, with the three main content focal areas being- Insuring Innovation, The Impact of Business, and Changes...
Intact Management Liability Welcomes J’Lesa Hawkins
We’re pleased to welcome a new member to our Management Liability team – J’Lesa Hawkins. J’Lesa joins us as our Senior Underwriter bringing more than 12 years of experience in the insurance industry, including 5 years as a management liability underwriter. Based out...
The Future of Connected Devices
Globally, the internet of Things (IoT) consumer market is anticipated to reach almost $1.6 trillion by 2025 according to Statista. Homes and buildings are increasingly utilizing smart technology to protect people and valuables, reduce energy costs, improve health and...
Securing Internet-Connected Devices in Healthcare
Healthcare data is an alluring target for cybercriminals. Electronic health records are valuable and can be used to file fraudulent health claims, obtain prescription drugs, and steal identities. The health records of newborns and toddlers are particularly lucrative...