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Claims Canada
‘Space storms’ could wreak 20-times economic damage as major hurricane
July 31, 2010 byImpending ‘solar storms’ may disrupt the earth’s magnetic field and wreak twenty times more economic damage than Hurricane Katrina, NASA scientists warn. A solar wind is a stream of charged particles, mostly electrons and protons, spewed from the sun. Should…
Decision Time Week 104
July 31, 2010 Frank Malito and Angela VeriWhen it comes to week 104, the most important thing an independent adjuster can do is to be prepared.
Delivery standards for injury medical assessors priority
July 31, 2010 byDeveloping industry-wide delivery standards for third-party medical examinations and standards for training and experience of assessors in auto-related injury claims are among the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO)’s top priorities for 2010. In its 2010 Statement of Priorities, FSCO…
False Air Bag Deployment
July 31, 2010 The Board of Directors of CASIUA Danger to Insurance Personnel
Estimated $85 million in claims from Leamington, Ont. tornado
July 31, 2010 byThe Leamington tornado generated 4,750 home, commercial and auto claims totaling an estimated $85 million, a preliminary report finds. The majority of the claims were for homes, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says, based on data from PCS Canada. In…
Keeping the Faith: Documenting Claims Dealing
July 31, 2010 byThe law requires parties to an insurance contract to act with utmost good faith. When a loss adjuster or insurer is sued for bad faith dealing, plaintiff’s counsel may try to portray the insurer as having victimized or betrayed a…
Number of Ontario auto claims settlements without a mediator triples: FSCO arbitrator
July 31, 2010 byAn arbitrator at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) says resolving auto accident benefits claims disputes “on a timely basis” has become “an increasingly critical issue” in the province’s alternate dispute resolution (ADR) system. In his decision in Dominion…
On The Scene (August 01, 2010)
July 31, 2010 byDerek Ballard joined Blouin, Dunn LLP as of Jun. 15, 2010. Ballard obtained his law degree at the University of Manitoba in 2002 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003. Since his call, he has practiced in many…
Ontario regulations call for fair pricing among insurer affiliates and distribution channels
July 31, 2010 byThe Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has amended its Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) regulation to ensure fair pricing among insurance company affiliates and their distribution channels. The UADP now requires “affiliated insurers and their agents/brokers to…
Atlantic Provinces Joint Meeting
July 31, 2010 byThe Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association and the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers’ Association held its Atlantic Provinces Joint Meeting in Fredericton, NB June 23 to 25. • A left to right: Sandi Wentzell; Lynn Prescott; Luc Aucoin; Rick Cicin; Stephen Robb,…
Message from the President (August 01, 2010)
July 31, 2010 Patti KernaghanIt has been my privilege and honour to represent the CIAA membership over the past year. This experience has been an immeasurable opportunity for me — one that I will appreciate for years to come. My only regret is that…
The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association’ Ontario Region Convention
July 31, 2010 byThe Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association’ Ontario Region Convention was held at Hockley Valley Resort in Orangeville, Ont., June 10 to 12. The program included the Annual General Meeting, golf on the beautiful Hockley Valley course (non-golfers were treated to the…