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Claims Canada
Alberta trial lawyers launch Charter challenge against province’s automobile insurance minor injury cap
April 1, 2007 byThe Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA) has officially started its Charter challenge of the Alberta government’s automobile insurance minor injury policy in the Court of Queen’s Bench (Calgary) before Mr. Justice Neil Wittmann. ACTLA President Arthur Wilson, Q.C. says…
2006 represents third-mildest catastrophe loss year since 1990
April 1, 2007 byAt US$15.9 billion, insured catastrophe damage in 2006 represented the third-mildest loss year since 1990, according to a Swiss Re sigma report [No 2/2007]. Of these insured losses worldwide, natural catastrophes accounted for US$11.8 billion of the total. Storms caused…
Adjusting for the Future
April 1, 2007 Craig HarrisMaintaining the Leadership Position
IBC warns of auto fraud ‘swoop and squat’
April 1, 2007 byMarch marked National Fraud Prevention Month, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released information throughout the month to help educate about and prevent this type of crime.”Insurance fraud is big business,” said Rick Dubin, vice-president, investigations at the IBC.…
El Nino weakens, suggesting more 2007 storms
April 1, 2007 byEl Nio – which moderated storm activity last year – has dissipated, thereby increasing the likelihood of 2007 being an active season, according to Tropical Storm Risk (TSR), a consortium of experts on seasonal climate forecasting led by the Benfield…
FSCO posts Health Claims for Auto Insurance (HCAI) Rollout Guideline
April 1, 2007 byThe Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has released its Health Claims for Auto Insurance (HCAI) Rollout Guideline, which includes, among other things, revised accident benefit claims forms and a Central Processing Agency (CPA), an agent designated to receive accident…
Preserving Charm in a Changing Industry
April 1, 2007 Andrea OraziIf the exterior of a building is a reflection of what lies within, then the independent adjusting firm of Angell, Townson & Williams (AT&W) chose their home wisely. Located within a heritage post office in Aurora, Ontario, the 18-year-old company…
Slipping Into Chaos
April 1, 2007 David GambrillInsurance defence lawyers indicate the law is currently in a state of flux when it comes to claims trends
Keeping the Cap On
April 1, 2007 Vanessa MarigaNew Brunswick judge releases straightforward decision for keeping auto injury claim under $2,500.
Focus On Accreditation
April 1, 2007 Andrea OrazigambrillJay Perry, the chair of CCIF’s national accreditation committee, sits down with Claims Canada to discuss the progress of national collision repair centre accreditation.
Criminal Acts: Intentions and Exclusions
April 1, 2007 Nicole N. VazThe Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled definitively that ‘intent’ has no bearing on criminal act exclusion clauses
Slip-and-Fall Injuries: Are They ‘Accidents’ Under SABS?
April 1, 2007 Donna FordYes, says FSCO. But insurers hope for successful appeals against two recent FSCO arbitration decisions in slip-and-fall cases