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Claims Canada
ORIMS Annual General Meeting
July 31, 2008 byThe Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) held its annual general meeting and dinner at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto on June 4. During the evening, 17 CRM graduates were recognized, though there were over 180 graduates in 2007.…
Insurer not responsible for retraining costs, FSCO rules
July 31, 2008 byThe Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has ruled that an insurance company is not responsible for re-training a claimant on the basis that the learning program was more insight-oriented than vocational and rehabilitative. FSCO additionally dismissed claims for income…
Evening of Jazz
July 31, 2008 byGuests were treated to music, wine and conversation at the annual Evening of Jazz at La Maquette Restaurant in Toronto on June 5. The evening featured a performance by Juno nominated jazz vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow. The annual event was hosted…
Ensuring a Lifeline
July 31, 2008 Laura KupcisWhen disaster strikes everybody rallies together to ensure those impacted have the basic necessities. The CIAA has the experience and the manpower to assist the government in expediting Disaster Financial Assistance.
Ontario General Insurance Hockey Tournament (August 01, 2008)
July 31, 2008 byEarlier this spring, insurance industry hockey teams, sponsors and organizers came to Fort Erie and Welland, Ont. to participate in the Ontario General Insurance Hockey Tournament. The annual tournament celebrated its 27th year and raised an impressive and unexpected $30,000…
Ensuring a Lifeline
July 31, 2008 Laura KupcisWhen disaster strikes everybody rallies together to ensure those impacted have the basic necessities. The CIAA has the experience and the manpower to assist the government in expediting Disaster Financial Assistance.
Quelmec Loss Adjusters 25th Anniversary
July 31, 2008 byPat McFadden and the staff at Quelmec Loss Adjusters celebrated the company’s 25th anniversary with a luncheon at the elegant, Chateau Laurier Hotel, on June 4. The company, founded in 1983, provides loss adjustment services to insurers and self insured…
Incoming president: Reno Daigle
July 31, 2008 Laura KupcisEnticing the younger generation into adjusting is key for the CIAA’s newest president.
Message From the President (August 01, 2008)
July 31, 2008 Fred PlantI have always been proud to be a loss adjuster. It’s a noble profession and a key element in delivery of the product that is sold by the property and casualty insurance industry. From the time I was first exposed…
New Winmar Office
July 31, 2008 byWinmar Property Restoration Specialists have opened a new office in Peterborough, Ont. Randy Chatterton, who owns Winmar General Contractors and Property Restoration Specialists in Belleville, Ont., took ownership of the Peterborough location in May. “We are excited to attend the…
Insurer has obligation to defend, Ontario Superior Court finds
July 31, 2008 byLiberty International Underwriters Canada and ACE INA Insurance have been ordered to share the ongoing defence costs incurred by St. Marys Cement Company Inc. on a 50-50 basis, according to an endorsement by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. St.…
Lump Sums and Double Dipping
July 31, 2008 Jennifer M. MalchukIs lump sum settlement of long term disability benefits and double dipping under Ontario SABS now acceptable behaviour?