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Claims Canada
Get Cracking On Recruitment
March 31, 2009 Laura KupcisWith a rapidly decreasing entry to exit ratio, changing the stereotype of insurance is key to attracting the millenials into the coop.
Safety Gains Related To Truck Speed Limiters Come With Caveats: Transport Canada Study
March 31, 2009 byThe introduction of speed limiters for trucks set at 105 kmh increases safety for all geometric highway configurations, especially straight highways, a report for the federal transportation department says. The basic aim of the study, posted on Transport Canada’s web…
No Stone Left Unturned
March 31, 2009 Laura KupcisAt P. C. A. Adjusters, ensuring that all aspects of a claim are covered is a top priority.
Vince Brine
March 31, 2009 byVince Brine is the new owner of Winmar Kingston. A certified insurance professional with 27 years experience in the insurance industry both in management and adjusting, Brine required a broad knowledge of the services provided by restoration companies with a…
Bedbugs
March 31, 2009 Jeff GibbsA Problem from the Past Is Coming Back
John Hosty
March 31, 2009 byCaptain John Hosty has been appointed director for the new health, safety, environmental training and emergency response branch for Environmental Solutions Remediation Services. Hosty will be responsible for development and implementation of a broad range of health and safety and…
What Is A ‘Human Factors’ Expert Anyway?
March 31, 2009 Jason YoungHave you ever wondered exactly what ‘human factors’ referred to, but were to afraid to ask? Over the last decade, human factors experts have played an increasingly significant role in the handling of claims and litigation. Presumably, most claims stem…
Alan L. Austin
March 31, 2009 byAlan L. Austin has joined the Vancouver branch of Kernaghan Adjusters. Austin’s expertise includes large transportation claims in both Canada and the United States. He has also adjusted large complex property losses, professional liability matters (including broker E&O) and larger…
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…