Risk mitigation represents the core of insurance: The entire industry is based on making informed judgments about probabilities of things going wrong. The industry has, in general, made a very effective process of calculating premiums in the context of risk.…
The Honorable Order of the Blue Goose, Ontario Pond, hosted Tres Chic Martini night at the C Lounge in Toronto. Hundreds of guests were treated to three different flavours of martinis — shaken, not stirred — in addition to hors…
A Catastrophe Adjuster’s Responsibility
Assured Automotive hosted a Toronto Harbour Charity Cruise with donations going to the MS Society of Canada. On June 25, 300 guests boarded the River Gambler — a boat known for it’s large, 2,000 square foot dance floor. Guests were…
Does it matter what happens to a fire or other loss scene after the official investigation is over? Clearly, the courts have weighed in with their opinion that site security and continuity of evidence are paramount in any cases involving…
Hundreds attended an evening of support and celebration for Siobhan Usher-Post on June 23 at the Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto. Usher-Post, with National Brokers Insurance Services, a non-smoker, was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2008, when she was…
Manitoba will upgrade its forest-fighting fleet with a $1.4-million investment in advanced avionics. The fleet consists of seven water bombers and will be enhanced with vision systems for pilots to help them battle fires when visibility is low, said Stan…
The Difference is in the Details
Health Claims for Auto Insurance (HCAI), an electronic system for processing auto insurance claims, is once again entering a pilot phase, starting on Sept. 1, 2009. HCAI was shut down in April 2008 at the request of the Insurance Bureau…
There is an emerging trend that all insurance adjusters and claims managers should be aware of — in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO). This technology is commonly provided by specialized environmental contracting companies in conjunction with a technically competent environmental engineering…
The Royal Canadian Mint intends to file a claim under its all risks insurance policy to offset approximately $15.3 million worth of unreconciled gold. The Mint commissioned Deloitte and Touche to conduct an audit to determine if the unreconciled difference…
Professional Liability Claims