Wawanesa Insurance Includes Identity Fraud Coverage At No Charge

September 28th, 2007

Winnipeg, MB, March 1, 2007- Unexplained credit card charges, collection agency visits,
declined credit - all potential symptoms of identity fraud. Detecting the fraud is merely the
first step for victims. There is also considerable expense involved in reversing the effects.
According to John Bjornson, VP Marketing & Property Underwriting, that is why Wawanesa
Insurance
has introduced “Identity Fraud Expense Coverage”. The $10,000 coverage will be
automatically applied to existing Wawanesa Insurance Home, Tenant, Mobile Home and Farm
package policies at no additional premium starting March 1, 2007.

Wawanesa and our insurance brokers are launching a campaign to help educate our
customers about the realities of identity fraud so that they can reduce their risk of becoming
a victim. For those who unfortunately do become a victim, we want to help ease their
burden by paying for covered expenses,” he says. Bjornson indicates the policyholder has
the entire limit to use for covered expenses in any manner they choose. “From loss of wages,
to the hiring of fraud mitigation specialists, the policyholder can recover expenses that matter
to them. We want them to be comforted in knowing that they are covered for expenses,
should they become a victim of identity fraud,” he explains.

Founded in 1896 and owned by its policyholders, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada.

Source: Wawanesa.com

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Wawanesa Insurance Includes Identity Fraud Coverage At No Charge

March 29th, 2007

WINNIPEG, March 1 /CNW/ - Unexplained credit card charges, collection
agency visits, declined credit - all potential symptoms of identity fraud.
Detecting the fraud is merely the first step for victims. There is also
considerable expense involved in reversing the effects. According to John
Bjornson, VP Marketing & Property Underwriting, that is why Wawanesa Insurance
has introduced “Identity Fraud Expense Coverage”. The $10,000 coverage will be
automatically applied to existing Wawanesa Insurance Home, Tenant, Mobile Home
and Farm package policies at no additional premium starting March 1, 2007.
“Wawanesa and our insurance brokers are launching a campaign to help
educate our customers about the realities of identity fraud so that they can
reduce their risk of becoming a victim. For those who unfortunately do become
a victim, we want to help ease their burden by paying for covered expenses,”
he says. Bjornson indicates the policyholder has the entire limit to use for
covered expenses in any manner they choose. “From loss of wages, to the hiring
of fraud mitigation specialists, the policyholder can recover expenses that
matter to them. We want them to be comforted in knowing that they are covered
for expenses, should they become a victim of identity fraud,” he explains.
Note to editors: “Identity fraud” means the act of using, without lawful
authority, of identifying information, to commit any unlawful activity that
constitutes a crime or violation of any federal, provincial, territorial,
municipal or local law.

Founded in 1896 and owned by its policyholders, The Wawanesa Mutual
Insurance Company is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in
Canada.

For further information: John Bjornson, VP Marketing & Property
Underwriting, Wawanesa Insurance, (204) 985-3931

Statement from Wawanesa Insurance Concerning the Government of New Brunswick’s Mandated Rate Reductions

December 11th, 2006

WINNIPEG, Dec. 4 /CNW/ - “Wawanesa Insurance will implement the further
government mandated automobile insurance rate reductions announced today,
despite our concerns”, says Gregg Hanson, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Wawanesa. “We share with the Government of New Brunswick the
objective of stable insurance rates for New Brunswick drivers now and in the
future. The price of insurance follows the cost of claims; therefore if you
control the cost of claims, you stabilize the price of insurance. In fact,
since July 2003, as claims costs have dropped Wawanesa has reduced rates by
more than 20%”, he explains. “The Government of New Brunswick made a campaign
promise to further reduce auto insurance rates for New Brunswick consumers. It
is unfortunate that they felt compelled to circumvent the province’s own
existing independent body, the New Brunswick Insurance Board. Rates were
already declining as claims costs were coming down. This political
intervention would not have been necessary in an industry where competition
exists and extensive regulation is already in place”, Hanson says.
Hanson points out that just as increasing insurance rates too severely at
a point in time can create difficulties for consumers, reducing rates too much
at one time can create future risk of instability. Wawanesa Insurance had
recently filed with the New Brunswick Insurance Board and had a reduction of
7.5% approved effective January 1st, 2007 based on sound actuarial principles
and practices. The Government of New Brunswick directive announced today
requires insurance companies to reduce premiums by 13.5%, or another 6% for
Wawanesa.
“Despite our reservations on their actions, we are committed to working
with the Government of New Brunswick, insurance regulators and the New
Brunswick Insurance Board. We commend the Government’s strong endorsement of
strengthening graduated licensing for inexperienced drivers, since it can
enhance the driving climate for all. We also note their commitment to
re-evaluation of traffic patterns, population redistribution and other
relevant criteria to assess risk”, Hanson says. Of particular interest to
Wawanesa is a continued emphasis on prevention programs that not only save
lives and reduce injuries, but also affect insurance costs. “We know that
programs that enforce speed limits, endorse anti-theft devices and vehicle
immobilizers, promote seat belt usage, proper headrest adjustment, safer
vehicles, and even the use of winter tires, all contribute to a reduction in
the number of collisions and the severity of these losses. For this reason,
Wawanesa, through its trade association, the Insurance Bureau of Canada,
currently funds community-based safety programs across the province of New
Brunswick” he says.
Hanson concludes by stating, “As the largest writer of auto insurance in
the Province of New Brunswick and with 70 employees across New Brunswick,
Wawanesa Insurance is committed to stability of insurance rates, the
competitiveness of the marketplace, and the promotion of safe driving
conditions”.

Founded in 1896 and owned by policyholders, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance
Company
is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada.

Wawanesa

September 28th, 2006

Today is 28th Of September Of 2006.

The site has been updated with Wawanesa page, this page is about Wawanesa - not only insurance company but the village of Wawanesa.

Wawanesa is a sweet little village in Canada. Company was born in this village and since then it has such name.

Please read full story and send me your thoughts… comments… anything! If you have something to add please! I will be glad to add your story on this site.

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Wawanesa Insurance - New Pages Added

July 17th, 2006

Wawanesa InsuranceWe added two new pages on the site;

http://www.wawanesa-insurance.net/canadian-insurance-system.php - All You Need info on Canadian insurance system.

And

http://www.wawanesa-insurance.net/canadian-insurance-market.php - All You Need info on Canadia Insurance Market.

I will add more pages soon.

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Wawanesa Life Insurance Company

June 25th, 2006

Wawanesa Life InsuranceIt is sometimes said by poets that life is but a span, and if something bad happened to you, yours family would have to go through a heavy time; the welfare of your family would be deteriorated.
Life insurance companies offer you various insurance programs, which will provide financial security of your family in case of death, disability in your future. They help you keep your head above water, as well as support your most optimal plans.

Most life insurance companies are reputable because of the strict regulations in Canada and throughout the world.

The best way to get a good selection of life insurance most fitted to your needs in this day is to use the Internet.

It could be quickly found out that Wawanesa Life is among best rating life insurance companies.

Wawanesa Life is a subsidiary company of the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. Wawanesa has a rich history dating back to 1896, when it was founded in the Village of Wawanesa, Manitoba. Today executive offices are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Wawanesa Mutual operates in all areas of Canada as well as in the states of California and Oregon in U.S.A.

Wawanesa was awarded an A+ (Superior) Rating for its financial strength from A.M. Best Co. the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source.

Some of Wawanesa traits are the out standing claims service and underwriting service, consistent range of quality products and among them:

Individual Products and Services.

It should be noted that a vast array of life insurance policy types available consists of one of two basic forms: Permanent insurance and Term insurance.

As the names imply, permanent insurance is permanent for life and term insurance is temporary. Examples of permanent needs are funeral expenses, survivors’ income, taxes at death on capital gains and charitable bequests. Examples of temporary needs are mortgages, education and business loans.

Permanent Products

Types of permanent insurance plan:

Universal Life is a permanent insurance plan providing for separation of the insurance and savings components of the policy. All premiums are generally deposited to interest bearing investment accounts. From these accounts it is deducted Cost of Insurance (COI) charges and administration fees. Policyholders could direct premiums to different account choices, such as a Daily Interest Account, a Canadian Equity Index-Linked Account, a U.S. Equity Index-Linked Account, an International Equity Index Account and a Canadian Bond Index Account. It may be selected two COI charge methods by the policyholder. The charge may be level for policy’s life, or may be level (at a lower amount) up to age 65 with a following increase to a new higher amount for policy’s remainder.
The tax-free death benefit will consist of the death benefit provided by the insurance coverage selected plus the value of the different investment accounts. The Account Value, less a surrender charge in the early years, will be available to the policyholder upon surrender before the death of the life insured;

Term to Age 100 – this plan provides a level amount of permanent life insurance, to ago 100 of the life insured, at which time the face amount of insurance is paid.
Premiums are level and payable to age 100. This plan is also available on a joint-last to die basis;

Fifteen Pay Term to Age 100 plan provides a level amount of permanent life insurance to age 100 of the life insured, at which time the face amount of insurance is paid. All premiums are guaranteed, level and payable for 15 years only. Commencing in the 10 th year.
A guaranteed cash value will develop to be available to the policyholder upon surrender before the death of the life insured;

Twenty Pay Term to Age 100 plan provides a level amount of permanent life insurance to age 100 of the life insured, at which time the face amount of insurance is paid. All premiums are level and payable for 20 years only.
Commencing in the 10 th year a guaranteed cash value will develop to be available to the policyholder upon surrender before the death of the life insured;

Final Expense Plan is designed for individuals age 45 to 75. This permanent plan is a guaranteed issue with just 5 qualifying questions.
Premiums are level and payable for 20 years only. The death benefit in the first 2 years will be the return of paid premium plus 10 % interest to the death date. When death occurs it is paid the full protection. The death benefit amount is paid to the policyowner if living after the later of 20 years, or age 85.

Types of Temporary Products:

Life Style Term – these plans consist of 10 years or 20 years Renewable and Convertible Term Insurance. The insured sum is level and premiums are guaranteed.
Life Style Term can be renewed until age 80 of the life insured, at which time the insurance terminates. These plans are also available on a joint – first to die basis;

Preferred Underwriting of Life Style Term

These plans allow applicant to be grouped into a greater variety of lifestyle categories resulting in a more appropriate premium being charged. In the past, healthier applicants subsidized the insurance costs of less healthy ones. Life Style Term rewards better risks with lower premiums. Three nonsmoker classes and two smoker classes are included in Preferred Underwriting classes available for Life Style Term;

Lifestyle Adjustment Plan (critical illness protection) – this plan is designed to provide funds helping you care financially for yourself and your family maintaining the same quality of life after surviving a critical illness.
The plan provides a tax-free lump sum living benefit to the plan owner on the occurrence of the first of the covered illnesses of the insured, provided the insured survives the waiting period following the critical illness onset.
The waiting period is 30 days from diagnosis, except for Loss of Speech (6 months) and Paralysis (90 days). No living benefit is payable if cancer is diagnosed within 90 days of issue.
Three types of Life style Adjustment plans are available: 10 year Renewable to Age 75, Level to Age 75 and Level to age with Return of Premium.
Wawanesa Life has a plan to meet any your insurance and financial needs which can be tailored fitting your needs.

For more information, please, contact an Insurance Advisor from Wawanesa Life.

Welcome To Our Site

June 14th, 2006

Wawanesa Insurance site is new, only ONE days old. I will start posting tomorrow, I promise!

Anyways, there is a lot information on the main page http://www.wawanesa-insurance.net/