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Claims Canada
Nova Scotia presses ahead with its review of minor auto injury cap
January 31, 2010 byNova Scotia’s government is moving ahead with its promised review of the province’s $2,500 minor auto injury cap. The government has issued a discussion paper entitled Concerning the Cap on Pain and Suffering Awards for Minor Injuries, and is calling…
MD&D’s Annual American Thanksgiving
January 31, 2010 byMD&D’s Annual American Thanksgiving once again attracted industry guests to an afternoon of football, food and socializing. On Nov. 6, Montana’s M Lounge was filled with industry delegates catching up with old friends, enjoying tasty treats with football playing in…
FSCO approves average auto rate increase of 2.49 per cent in 2009 Q4, based on entire market
January 31, 2010 byOntario’s insurance regulator has approved a 2009 Q4 auto insurance rate increase of 2.49 per cent, based on the entire market. In the fourth quarter of 2009, for the 55.48 per cent of the province’s auto insurance market that had…
Ontario Pond of the Honourable Order of the Blue Goose
January 31, 2010 byDec. 3, 2009 saw the Ontario Pond of the Honourable Order of the Blue Goose host its annual Christmas Galabration with well over 100 Ganders and guests in attendance. Liberty Group’s newly renovated Ciao Wine Bar in Toronto’s trendy Yorkville…
Ontario auto reforms need to clarify ‘incurred cost’: defence lawyer
January 31, 2010 byThere is a need to provide a clear definition for the word “incurred” under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Scheme (SABS), said Philippa Samworth, a partner at Dutton Brock LLP. Typically, “incurred” is interpreted to mean that a person has paid…
Message From The President (February 01, 2010)
January 31, 2010 Patti KernaghanCIAA is in an important period of reflection and change and for an organization whose roots date back over five decades — this is a significant undertaking that will help shape the profession of independent adjusting in the years to…
Revitalizing the CIAA
January 31, 2010 Laura KupcisThe Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association has started down a road of change. The end goal is to be the voice of independent adjusters in Canada and provide exceptional value to its members.
Finding a Fit
January 31, 2010 Laura KupcisAs The Industry Changes, So Too Does The Work At Quelmec Insurance Adjusters, But Never At The Risk Of Compromising Integrity.
Property Loss Update (February 01, 2010)
January 31, 2010 Glenn GibsonFor the most part, 2009 was a rather quiet year in our court system for property cases. But, as we moved into the last quarter of the year things started heating up with some very interesting judgments. The past decade…
Managing Hazardous Materials During Demolition And Reconstruction: The Claims Perspective
January 31, 2010 Matthew R. AllenWhether resulting from wind, fire or water damage, insurance claims often involve the demolition, reconstruction and restoration of buildings and property. Insurance companies and adjusters often take on the task of initiating and managing the related contractor restoration and reconstruction…
IBC Urges Insurers To Talk To Each Other To Prevent Organized Crime
November 30, 2009 byInsurance companies must recognize ‘red flags’ indicating the presence of organized crime and better co-ordinate communications between them when such signs arise, according to IBC investigator Kathy Metzger. Insurers must be vigilant in preventing organized crime, Metzger told delegates attending…
Mediation Basics:
November 30, 2009 byGetting from Memos to Minutes