This study presents an in-depth analysis of the results of the 2011 survey conducted by Question Retraite in order to assess the behaviour and attitude of a sample of 1605 Quebec workers in the 24-44 age group in regard to retirement planning. The methodology applies the cluster analysis...

In this paper, the hypothesis that the liability insurance market for small municipalities in the province of Quebec functions "as if contestable" is tested. In light of our results, we cannot reject the hypothesis that the general liability market is indeed contestable. On the contrary, we...

This paper characterizes the (weak-form) efficiency of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) with respect to the life insurance sector in a post-demutualization context, using a methodology called cointegration analysis. The major conclusion that can be drawn from this analysis is that the Canadian...

This article proposes a model that suggests there are contagion effects among members of an insurance guaranty fund when postassessments are charged to all other insurers upon the failure of a member company. Indeed, these extraordinary payments are shown to increase the default rate of other...