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2020-2023 strategic planning exercise posted on 9:03 AM, January 23, 2020 in RCCAQ in action

The RCCAQ's board and permanent staff met from January 14-17 to carry out a strategic planning exercise for 2020-2023. The process provided an opportunity to focus on certain areas of focus that will guide...

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RCCAQ Insurance is coming your way! posted on 9:01 AM, January 23, 2020 in Training, management & co

In the coming weeks, Richard Giroux, director of RCCAQ Insurance, and his broker colleague, Nadia Karam, will be visiting brokerage firms to conduct training activities and to get a sense of members' insurance...

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Happy Holidays! posted on 11:26 AM, December 18, 2019 in In Focus

The RCCAQ's offices will be closed for the Holiday Season, i.e. from Saturday, December 21 until Sunday, January 5 inclusive. We'll be back at work on Monday, January 6, 2020. In the meantime, if you...

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Automobile damage appraisal: a key stage in ensuring repair quality posted on 7:20 AM, December 12, 2019 in Industry Outlook

Article sponsored by GAA Of the various mandates of Groupement des assureurs automobiles (GAA), one is not as well known, but yet is key: oversight of automobile damage appraisal. To carry out this...

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Sylvain Turgeon: a proud broker and leader posted on 7:08 AM, December 12, 2019 in In Focus

Born in Quebec City in 1966, the RCCAQ's new chair, Sylvain Turgeon, has had a less-than-typical career path, driven by his undeniable leadership skills. In this article, we take a look at a broker who's...

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Geska Assurances & Conseils: technological visionaries posted on 8:16 AM, December 11, 2019 in In Focus

Geska Assurances & Conseils Inc., an advisory firm specializing in commercial insurance, is the inaugural recipient of the RCCAQ's brand-new Technology Award of Distinction. Presented by National Bank,...

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Winner of the 2019 Young Broker of Distinction Award: Marc-Olivier Chauvin posted on 8:13 AM, December 11, 2019 in In Focus

On November 13, the 2019 Young Broker of Distinction Award was presented to Marc-Olivier Chauvin of DPA Assurances at the RCCAQ's annual convention. This annual award, sponsored jointly by the RCCAQ and...

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TRUE OR FALSE: Do you know car insurance well? posted on 8:33 AM, November 29, 2019 in Industry Outlook

GAA answers five frequently-asked questions. In addition to assisting consumers, the experts at the Insurance Information Centre also assist auto insurance industry professionals. Here are the answers...

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Present for the future! posted on 1:46 PM, November 28, 2019 in RCCAQ in action

P&C insurance industry professionals gathered at the Château Frontenac in Quebec City on November 12-13 for the RCCAQ's 46th annual convention. Based on the theme of “Present for the Future”, the...

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The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) will be playing an active part in National Road Safety Week posted on 12:43 PM, November 28, 2019 in Industry Outlook

The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) will be playing an active part in National Road Safety Week (December 1-7, 2019) by launching a campaign designed to raise awareness of the dangers associated...

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