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Claims Canada
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…
Cunningham Lindsey (April 01, 2009)
March 31, 2009 byCunningham Lindsey has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase GAB Robins’ international businesses (excluding its UK operations) and its U. S. forensic engineering firm EFI Global. GAB Robins’ international businesses include operations in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, South…
Canadian Association of Fire Investigators
March 31, 2009 byThe Canadian Association of Fire Investigators South Central Ontario Chapter 006 is hosting a two-day educational seminar and national AGM on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2009. The event is being held at the Embassy Suites Niagara Fallsview Hotel in…
Governments Should Improve Efforts To Prepare For Large-Scale Disasters
March 31, 2009 byGovernments need to improve how they prioritize efforts to prepare for large-scale disasters, according to an Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report, produced in conjunction with Swiss RE and Oliver Wyman, Innovation in Country Risk Management. Furthermore, they…
Decoding Medical Rehabilitation Terms
March 31, 2009 Judy FarrimondIn today’s multi-cultural society, there is no doubt it is helpful to know a second or even third language in addition to English. However, in the insurance industry, although being multi-lingual is an asset, the most critical language to have…