Topic
Commercial Lines
The Aviator
May 31, 2014 Craig HarrisSaskatchewan’s Paul Greening has had a rich, varied career in the adjusting profession, but his true passion remains aviation claims.
The Body’s ‘Black Box’
May 31, 2014 Matthew Pearn, associate lawyer, Foster & CompanyWearable technology can record vast amounts of data on a plaintiff’s lifestyle and activity – but must this data be disclosed?
Zurich research shows cyber claims pose ‘systemic risk’
May 31, 2014 byCyber-risk management professionals must look beyond their internal information technology safeguards to interconnected risks that could build up and create a global shock on a similar scale to the 2008 financial crisis, cautions recently published research from Zurich Insurance Group.…
Pilot Rescue
March 31, 2014 Paul W. Greening, president, Greening Aviation Claims Inc.A humble and reluctant hero saves lives after a floatplane flips over in Northern Manitoba.
Whole Hog
March 31, 2014 Cala Mitra, manager, Matson, Driscoll & Damico Ltd.Quantifying economic damage for livestock losses, such as hog farms, presents challenges for adjusters.
Addressing E&O Exposures
March 31, 2014 Lee Akazaki, Partner, Gilbertson Davis EmersonHow adjusters can avoid the squeeze of professional liability claims
Keys to Closure
November 30, 2013 Joel Van Popta, GeoscientistHow environmental claims can be handled quickly and cost effectively.
Risky Business
November 30, 2013 Insurance Institute of CanadaAssessing Threats to Reputation
Taking Care of Business
September 30, 2013 Craig HarrisBusiness continuity (BC) planning has shifted from a “nice to have” to a “must have” for independent adjusters. Increasingly, clients are asking for details of BC plans and demanding to know steps that adjusting firms have taken to ensure continuity of service for mission critical operations. As events this year, such as flooding and rail disasters, have shown, a well tested, functional BC plan may be the difference between staying in business – or being out of the loop.
Deluge
July 31, 2013 Craig HarrisIndependent adjusters experienced a surge of claims from record flooding in Southern Alberta and the Greater Toronto Area in late June and early July. The losses from epic flood-related damage to personal and commercial property will represent the costliest natural disaster in Canada.
Quebec train disaster spawns multiple claims
July 31, 2013 byThe train explosion in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec in early July created a wave of homeowner, auto and commercial insurance claims as adjusters, insurers and brokers descended on the scene to aid victims of the tragedy. In the early morning hours of…
Premiers call for better disaster mitigation
July 31, 2013 byCanada’s premiers are calling on the federal government to create a “distinct Canada-wide disaster mitigation infrastructure initiative,” as well as ensuring liability insurance requirements for railroads are sufficient. The cost for a new mitigation program would be split evening between…