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Claims Canada
WICC Gala Dinner
May 31, 2010 byWICC Ontario held its 14th annual gala dinner, Dream in Colour, on Apr. 14, 2010 at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. WICC dinner cochair and evening emcee Michael Butler introduced WICC co-chair Carolyn Horan, who presented Rick Perciante,…
The Decision Is In The Bag
May 31, 2010 Bruno De Vita And Hollis BromleyA recent win for insurers on CGL coverage provides clear meaning on property damage.
QA Adjusting
May 31, 2010 byQA Adjusting Company celebrated its 10th anniversary on Apr. 22 at the Saint Bonifice Golf & Country Club in Winnipeg. Staff, former staff, clients, competitors and supports all gathered for a cocktail reception to honour the company’s successes. A great…
Surveillance Hot or Not?
May 31, 2010 Monika M.L. ZauharHave you ever suspected the plaintiff is exaggerating their disability or been suspicious the claimant might be malingering? Have you considered placing them under surveillance? If so, you may want to keep in mind the Personal Information Protection and Electronic…
Risk Management Counsel: Secrets to Great Style
May 31, 2010 byMixing an opportunity to network with industry friends and the chance to raise funds for Women In Cancer Crusade, the Risk Management Counsel of Canada hosted Secrets to Great Style. Guest speaker Sarah Richardson, host of Sarah’s House on HGTV,…
Preparing For The Worst; Hoping For The Best
May 31, 2010 Don ManleyA retired adjuster in British Columbia offers up a reminder, along with some tips, on why having an up-to-date catastrophe plan is essential. Every time I see a catastrophe on television — flood, fire, windstorm or earthquake — my mind…
The 2010 Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association Out Of Town Conference
May 31, 2010 byThe 2010 Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association Out of Town Conference was held May 13 and 14 in Hamilton, Ont. The two-day Hollywood Hits Hamilton event included a trade show, seminars, a Hollywood Premiere Party, red carpet cocktails and a formal…
An Oft Forgotten Risk
May 31, 2010 Dennis Turriff And Mark BaileyHot water heater failures, due to age or damage, are among the top five sources of water losses in homes.
16th Annual Starlight Insurance Gala
May 31, 2010 byMore wishes will be coming true this year thanks to the 16th Annual Starlight Insurance Gala, held in support of Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation. The May 1st black-tie event themed ‘Springtime in Paris’ raised $175,000, exceeding last year’s amount. Attendance…
Confusion Surrounds HST
May 31, 2010 Stephen LeeProposed GST/HST changes to the definition of financial services and the potential concerns resulting from that create questions for the insurance industry.
Fulfilling legal obligation to advise of policy cancellation does not prove insured knew his policy had been cancelled: FSCO
March 31, 2010 byAn insurer that has satisfied its legal requirement for policy cancellation has not automatically proven the insured knew his policy had been cancelled, an Ontario arbitrator has ruled. In Ersin Aksoy and Markel Insurance Company of Canada, the Financial Services…
Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (OIAA) Professional Development & Claims Conference
March 31, 2010 byMore than 150 exhibitors from across Canada showcased the latest and greatest in the industry at the Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (OIAA) Professional Development & Claims Conference in Toronto on Feb. 3. The event featured a trade show and seminars…