The BRIDGE Newsletter | Spring 2019 Edition - Alberta Region

Welcome to this new format of The BRIDGE Newsletter. Now available fully online we hope you find it easier to navigate, and that you find the articles interesting and insightful. We welcome your feedback on this edition or the new format, so drop us a line at marketing@pembridge.com.

President's Corner | with Bob Tisdale

Very early in my career, I had a conversation with my boss about my future. I was young and keen with my work, but he imparted the most valuable piece of advice I ever received: “The best way to move forward in your career is by furthering your education.”

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Director's Corner | with Larry Nickel

While this is my first contribution to The BRIDGE, we have spoken before about the current state of the insurance industry and the challenges both insurers and brokers are facing. We continue to believe strongly in the health of this industry and all of its stakeholders and are anxiously watching to see if any changes come as a result of recent shifts in the political environment.

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Bridges to Community Canda

This year, Pembridge is continuing its commitment to Bridges to Community Canada (BTCC), a charitable organization that builds homes for families who are in critical need of improved living conditions. Our past work has been around improving the lives of rural community residents in Nicaragua, and last year in the Dominican Republic, by building sturdy houses for families who have never known a home without a muddy floor or that can sustain volatile weather.

Introducing Erin Keefe

In March, Pembridge welcomed its new Alberta Broker Relationship Manager, Erin Keefe (not to be confused with Erin Noonan, our other BRM!).

Learn more about Erin...

Important | Discontinuation of HITS Reports

In October 2017, we communicated that we would no longer require HITS reports to be ordered and submitted with Property New Business applications.

Some insurers have stopped submitting claims data for HITS. Effective June 15, 2019, Pembridge will also cease submitting our claim information. With this change, HITS reports can no longer be ordered for Pembridge.

As a reminder, ensuring that all claims are disclosed on new applications is an imperative step in ensuring we offer the right price and coverage to your customers.

In Case You Missed It...

Here are the communications we have sent you so far in 2019: