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Claims Canada
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…
Canada ranks second-last among G8 countries on climate change efforts
July 31, 2008 byWere it not for the United States, Canada would rank dead last among G8 countries when it comes to moving towards a low-carbon economy, according to a scorecard developed on behalf of Allianz SE and WWF International. Allianz and WWF…
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.