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Claims Canada
Education Forum: Interview Techniques
September 30, 2007 byA Series of Articles Provided by the Insurance Institute of Canada
On the Scene (October 01, 2007)
September 30, 2007 byFred Plant assumed the role of president of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association during the President’s Dinner at the association’s annual general meeting and conference in Winnipeg, Man. Miles Barber, immediate past-president, passed the presidential hat, noting Plant would bring…
Creation of database to help detect vehicle theft
September 30, 2007 byTo help insurers and other organizations detect vehicle theft, CGI Group, Locator Technologies LLC and National Vehicle Service have announced the creation of a shared database of automobile information for cars in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The new service…
McLarens Canada partners with Demers Zajac Vena Insurance Adjusters Inc.; acquires Vanler Insurance Adjusters Ltd.
September 30, 2007 byMcLarens Canada has partnered with Demers Zajac Vena Insurance Adjusters Inc. and acquired Vanler Insurance Adjusters Ltd. Demers Zajac Vena Insurance Adjusters Inc. was founded in Montreal in 1987 and, under the successful leadership of John Vena, president, has grown…
97 defendants now allegedly involved in stolen vehicle ring
September 30, 2007 byA total of 97 defendants are now allegedly involved in the conversion of vehicles related to 49 stolen vehicle claims, after four civil actions were filed by the ICBC against 95 Lower Mainland residents recently. “ICBC has zero tolerance for…
Go the Extra Mile
August 1, 2007 Laura KupcisIn order to secure a future in the industry, independent adjusters need to go one step further.
Demand for data loss liability coverage growing in Canada
August 1, 2007 byThe rapid increase of insider-related security breaches and of stolen computer equipment and data storage devices has unnerved the Canadian business community, creating a greater demand for data loss liability coverage products, says Aon Financial Services Group Canadian Advisory. “Under…
Ontario court examines “crystal ball” of future loss of income
August 1, 2007 byA 62-year-old orthopedic surgeon in Windsor, Ont. has been awarded $844,450 in damages–including $714,000 based on a presumed future loss of income between the ages of 65 and 70– or injuries he sustained after being thrown from his bicycle when…
Severing Bad Faith Claims From First Party Property Losses
August 1, 2007 Havelock Madill, Q.C.The attitude of the Canadian courts to bifurcation
Alberta storms cause more than $42 million in insured damages
August 1, 2007 byStorms and flash floods in Alberta on June 5 are expected to exceed $42 million in insured damages, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). “In Calgary alone, there have been 3,094 insurance claims so far as a result…
Substitutes and the Auto Claims Industry
August 1, 2007 Greg HornHow understanding and preparing for changes in the physical damage claims distribution can give you a competitive advantage.
Changes to Vicarious Liability
August 1, 2007 Stephen R. MooreThe Ontario government’s attempt to limit leasing and rental company liability.