The Specialty Blog
A discussion about specialty expertise.
Carmen Duarte to speak on Diversity & Inclusion at Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals Virtual Conference
The Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) is hosting a virtual conference from December 14-18 titled “Compliance Checkup” to explore the most current and important compliance issues affecting the insurance industry. Carmen Duarte, Director of...
ATM Loss Alert! Don’t get dragged down by “Hook & Chain” attempts
It is well known that ATMs are subject to many different types of attacks, from skimming or tampering, to robbery. In the last few months, the U.S. has seen a spike in a new type of assault on ATMs-“Hook and Chain” attacks. In this style of attack, criminals attach...
Response considerations for handling ultra-low temperature vaccines
Some vaccines pending approval need to be transported at low or ultra-low temperatures, around -109 degrees Fahrenheit. These vaccines will be transported and stored with dry ice, which presents several potential response concerns in the event of an accident or other...
Intact Management Liability Welcomes Kathleen Kirkness
We are pleased to welcome a new member to our growing Management Liability team – Kathleen Kirkness. Kathleen is based in Connecticut and joins as an Underwriter, bringing in more than 11 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining the...
Intact Specialty sponsors IICF’s Northeast Annual Benefit Event
The Intact Charitable Trust is sponsoring Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s 2020 Northeast Annual Benefit Event on December 9. The virtual event will honor J. Patrick Gallagher Jr., President and CEO of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a top-20...
Tips to Stay Cyber Safe this Holiday Season
The holidays are in full swing and so are the best deals for shopping! Like everything else, holiday shopping will be a bit different this year because of the ongoing pandemic. Pre-COVID online shopping was already expected to continue its increase in 2020,...
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...