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Claims Canada
Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) AGM and Dinner
May 31, 2009 byApproximately 250 delegates attended the Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) AGM and dinner on May 21, at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. ORIMS president Steve Pottle introduced and thanked the 2009 council, and announced a donation of…
Alberta Rate Board Seeks Permission To Move To File-And-Use System For Setting Auto Insurance Rates
May 31, 2009 byThe Alberta Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AIRB), which regulates the province’s auto insurance rates, is seeking approval from the provincial government to introduce a new file-and-use system for determining auto insurance rates. In a “pure” file-and-use system, insurers can file…
Environmental Claims
May 31, 2009 byInvestigation and Assessment
Survival Strategies
May 31, 2009 by‘Survival Strategies — A Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Local, National and Global Perspectives,’ formed the platform for the CIP Society’s 2009 Symposium. Participants took in interactive group discussions and seminars, as well as key note speeches from the likes of…
Time To “Reset” Ontario Auto System
May 31, 2009 byThe auto insurance reforms suggested by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) are essentially a wash, Barb Addie, a principal at Baron Actuaries, argued. Addie’s article, Ontario Auto -Control-Alt-Delete?, is featured in the MSA/Baron Outlook Report: Q4-2008. In it,…
Ibc
May 31, 2009 byDon Forgeron has taken over the helm as IBC’s new president and CEO. “I speak for the entire board of directors when I say I am delighted with today’s announcement,” Rowan Saunders, IBC board chairman and president and CEO of…
WICC Ontario’s 13th Annual Gala Dinner
May 31, 2009 byWICC Ontario held its 13th annual gala dinner –Zen Garden -on April 8 at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. WICC dinner co-chair and the evening’s emcee, Michael Butler introduced WICC co-chairs Carolyn Horan and Jean Faulkner who presented…
Independent Adjusters Should Write Two Reports To Ensure Privilege
May 31, 2009 byIndependent adjusters attending a claims scene should be writing up two reports instead of one larger report, thus increasing the chances of covering the report under litigation privilege, according to Richard Lindsay, partner with Lindsay Kenney LLP. The “dominant purpose”…
Winmar Franchise Corp. (June 01, 2009)
May 31, 2009 byWinmar Franchise Corp. has opened a new franchise in Medicine Hat, Alta. located at 1275 Brier Park Way NW. Brian and Sharon Schwieger have owned and operated Desert Restoraton Services since 2007, servicing Medicine Hat, Brooks and all surrounding areas.…
Cunningham Lindsey Canada
May 31, 2009 byCunningham Lindsey Canada held a cocktail reception on Apr. 23 in Toronto at Forte Bistro and Lounge. Cunningham Lindsey technical adjusters from across Canada were on-hand to meet and greet the more than 150 guests who attended from throughout the…
“No Assurances” Ontario Auto Insurance Reforms Will Help Reduce Frequency, Claims Costs: OSFI
May 31, 2009 byThe financial woes of Canada’s private auto insurance system are squarely on the radar of Canada’s federal solvency regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). “On the auto side, many of you know that Ontario auto has…
FirstOnSite Restoration LP
May 31, 2009 byFirstOnSite Restoration LP has expanded with a new location in East Toronto. Dan Loosemore, general manager of the Hamilton district, will be overseeing the newest office. “The decision to expand into Scarborough with this location ensures FirstOnSite offers our clients…