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Claims Canada
Don Roach’s Retirement
July 31, 2008 byFriends and family gathered at Quotes in Toronto on May 28 to celebrate the retirement of Don Roach. The roughly 110 guests regaled stories of Roach’s time in the insurance industry — and with 47 years in the industry, there…
The Psychology of a Loss
July 31, 2008 Asser GhazoulyUnderstanding the emotional cycle in a property loss
WICC Ontario Chapter Golf Tournament
July 31, 2008 byWICC Ontario Chapter teed up for its 9th Annual Golf Tournament at Angus Glen Golf Club on July 14 to raise funds for research and education in the fight against cancer. Everyone came out a winner with a $225,000 cheque…
10 Steps to Settling Business Interruption Claims
July 31, 2008 byBusiness interruption losses are less tangible than direct physical losses. An adjuster must understand both the nature of the loss and the specifics of the business before determining how to document the loss. This article provides practical tips for examining…
B. C. Court of Appeal finds insurer negligent in duty of care
July 31, 2008 byB. C.’s Court of Appeal has ruled that ICBC owes a duty of care to advise the legal guardian of a claimant of the claimant’s entitlement to accident benefits and of any limitation on his entitlement. In McIlvenna (litigation guardian…
On the scene (August 01, 2008)
July 31, 2008 byKathleen Davies has been appointed national account executive with Crawford & Company (Canada), Inc.. She brings more than 10 years of sales experience to Crawford. Reporting to Gary Gardner, vice president, sales and marketing, Davies will specialize in enhancing Crawford’s…
Quebec storms cost more than $56 million
July 31, 2008 byInsurers expect to pay more than $56 million to customers after storms swept through parts of Quebec on June 10, according to a survey by the Insurance Bureau of Canada. To date, more than 6,000 claims for damages to residence…
CIAA Ontario Region’s Annual General Meeting
July 31, 2008 byCIAA Ontario Region’s annual general meeting and conference was held June 5 to 7 at the Blue Mountain Inn, Collingwood, Ont. The event was a tremendous success thanks to the efforts of conference chair, Dorothy Lowry. The Ontario Region Executive…
Court of Appeal denies stay in Alberta minor injury cap case
July 31, 2008 byThe Court of Appeal in Alberta has denied an application by State Farm Insurance Company for a stay of the judgement that eliminated the $4,000 cap on non-pecuniary damages for minor injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident. In Morrowv.…
Annual Stampede Charity BBQ
July 31, 2008 byMustang Investigations and Belfor Restoration held the Annual Stampede Charity BBQ on July 8, 2008 at Cowboys Dance Hall in Calgary, Alta. The afternoon started off with a silent action with great success and very generous donations. The BBQ raised…
FSCO vows to get HCAI back on rails
July 31, 2008 byThe Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) intends to get the Health Claims for Auto Insurance (HCAI) electronic dataexchange system back on the rails in 2008. FSCO posted its 2008 priorities on its web site recently, and the resumption of…
Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation (August 01, 2008)
July 31, 2008 byMore wishes will be coming true this year, thanks to the 14th Annual Insurance Charity Gala in support of Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation. Sold-out with over 480 generous guests attending the black-tie event themed, “The Roaring Twenties” at The Carlu…