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Claims Canada
Alberta to increase auto insurance rates by five per cent in 2008-09
September 30, 2008 byThe Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AIRB) has announced it is allowing a five per cent increase in premiums for mandatory auto insurance in Alberta as a result of its annual insurance rate review. As a result of the rate change,…
CIAA: Message From The President
September 30, 2008 byIt was with enthusiasm and solidarity that CIAA members recently descended upon one of Canada’s finest gems — fondly referred to as “The Island” — for the Association’s 24th Annual General Meeting and Conference. Convention chairman Tom DeLong and his…
Motion to adjourn trial to continue discovery denied
September 30, 2008 byOntario’s Superior Court has dismissed a defendant’s motion to file an amended Statement of Claim, serve a jury notice and adjourn a three-week trial fixed to commence Sept. 22, 2008. The action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that…
CIAA Annual Conference Photos
September 30, 2008 byMore than 100 delegates, exhibitors and guests arrived at the Stanhope Bay & Beach Resort on Prince Edward Island September 11 to 14, for the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association’s (CIAA) 24th Annual General Meeting and Conference. The four-day event was…
Explosive Claims
September 30, 2008 Laura KupcisA recent explosion at a propane facility in Toronto has those on site re-evaluating safety protocol behind the caution tape, while insurance companies re-visit the risk associated with low frequency-high severity companies.
Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association (CICMA) New Executives
September 30, 2008 byThe Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association (CICMA) established its new executive at the annual general meeting Sept 12-15 in St. John’s, N. L. The newly inaugurated executive for 2008-2009 is: Past President: Ron Bouwmeister, AVIVA Canada, Toronto, Ont. President: Ralph…
Age and Knowledge
September 30, 2008 Laura KupcisYouth, stamina, determination and experience are what sets Midwest Claims Services apart.
CIAA/ACEI Member Information
September 30, 2008 byAccreditation Programs (The only designations exclusively distinguishing Canada’s Independent Adjusters) Brian Gough, Fellow of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (FCIAA) chairman, had the honour of presenting two worthy recipients with the prestigious FCIAA at this year’s annual conference. Jean-Marc Laurin,…
Spoliation, Disclosing Adjuster Files and Canada the Great
September 30, 2008 Laura KupcisSpoliation of Evidence
Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association (CICMA) Annual Golf Tournament
September 30, 2008 byThe Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association (CICMA) held its annual golf tournament on June 11 at the Kleinburg Golf Club. Two-hundred-and-sixty golfers raised $14,000 for Camp Oochigeas. The camp offers children affected by childhood cancer a wonderful camp experience.
Lawyer ordered to pay costs after client doesn’t show up to three prehearing discussions about benefits
September 30, 2008 byAn Ontario arbitrator has upheld a personal cost award against a lawyer who could not get his client to attend three different scheduled pre-hearing discussions concerning an accident benefits claim. The lawyer’s client, Roman Luskin, was injured in a 2005…
OIAA Open Annual Golf Tournament
September 30, 2008 byMembers of the Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (OIAA) took to Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility in Ajax, Ont. on Jun. 6 for the OIAA Open Annual Golf Tournament. Four-hundred golfers teed up to raise nearly $6,700 for the Big…