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Silvy Wright featured in Canadian Underwriter
Northbridge FinancialOur CEO, Silvy Wright, is featured in this month’s issue of Canadian Underwriter. Flip to page 39 to read her market outlook on 2017, or click here to jump straight to article.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited donates $1 million to Red Cross for Fort McMurray disaster relief
Northbridge FinancialWith the Fort McMurray wildfires recognized as one of the worst natural disasters in Canadian history, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, together with Northbridge, announced it has donated $1,000,000 to the Canadian Red Cross for services providing wildfire relief. This is an increase from the initial $200,000 pledged by the company based on the extent of […]
Scott Creighton talks to CI Top Broker magazine about untrained truckers hitting the road
Northbridge FinancialManjinder Singh knows to stay clear of trucks when driving on Toronto’s highways— because he sells them insurance. Singh, managing partner of Young’s Insurance Brokers in Brampton, Ont., feels the number of truck accidents is too high in Canada. “It’s getting worse and worse each year,” says Singh. “Trucks are very heavy—they can carry 50,000 […]
Northbridge recognized as one of Report on Business’ Canada’s Top 100 brands
Northbridge FinancialThe recognition comes as a part of Report on Business’ third annual ranking of Canada’s most valuable brands. Competing with some sure Canadian bets, Northbridge made the list for the first time this year. This recognition comes just three years after Northbridge was introduced to the Canadian market, marking an important milestone in the company’s […]
Silvy Wright shares her views on the key trends affecting the Canadian P&C market in 2015 and how the industry should respond with Canadian Underwriter
Northbridge Financial“Investing in modernizing operations to deliver better service to customers at every touch point – sales, service and claims handling – will continue to be a trend in the year ahead. As customers increasingly expect tools and information to be available digitally, insurers can anticipate more innovative uses of technology to interact with customers.”
Silvy Wright, President and CEO of Northbridge, shares her thoughts on key trends impacting the trucking industry at the 2014 Surface Transportation Summit
Northbridge FinancialMother Nature, human nature and the nature of technology Although they may feel like opposing forces, evolving technology and changing weather are working to alter both the trucking industry and the people in it. Silvy Wright, president and CEO of insurance provider Northbridge Financial Corp., told the audience in the main hall at the 2014 […]
Northbridge Insurance shares social media advice with Truck News
Northbridge FinancialA smart social media strategy is key We live and work in an increasingly connected world, where employees and customers alike can easily share a wealth of information. A recent survey by Media Technology Monitor found that 71% of Internet users are now active on social media, and the interest in platforms such as Facebook, […]
Northbridge Insurance profile in Canadian Business Journal
Northbridge FinancialAt Northbridge Insurance, digging deeper and going further than anyone else in the industry to understand their customers’ unique business insurance needs is what has made them the kind of company customers and brokers know they can always rely on. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Quebec City and […]
Silvy Wright elected chair of the Insurance Institute board of governors
Northbridge FinancialInsurance Institute of Canada elects new board members The Insurance Institute of Canada celebrated its 60th annual general meeting in Toronto, Ontario on October 19, 2013, electing Silvy Wright as its chair of the board of governors. The Insurance Institute is the premier professional education body for the property & casualty insurance industry in Canada.
Northbridge Financial Corporation pledges $1million to Pathways to Education
Northbridge FinancialMajority of Canadians say youth are unprepared for the job market Canadian youth are settling back into school this month, with their sights firmly set on their future careers. But some are unprepared for the job market when they graduate, creating industry-specific labour shortages that weigh heavily on the economy, says Pathways to Education Canada. […]