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Hughes Amys LLP hosts ninth annual Holiday Cocktail Party

January 31, 2012 by

Friends of Hughes Amys LLP gathered at the Irish Embassy in Toronto for the firm’s annual Holiday Cocktail Party on Nov. 30. The event included a photo booth, in which people could have their pictures taken wearing accessories such as

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Honourable Order of the Blue Goose, Ontario Pond, hosts annual Galabration

January 31, 2012 by

The Ontario Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) held its Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 15, 2011, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. More than 700 attended. In keeping with the spirit of giving, the ORIMS executive

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ORIMS Christmas Luncheon

January 31, 2012 by

The Ontario Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) held its Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 15, 2011, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. More than 700 attended. In keeping with the spirit of giving, the ORIMS executive

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McCague Borlack LLP hosts Christmas in January

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On Jan. 18, 2012 the partners and staff of McCague Borlack LLP hosted their 18th annual “Christmas in January” party. McCague Borlack LLP is the Ontario affiliate of the Canadian Litigation Counsel and the Harmonie Group. Members from both groups

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Taking Chances

January 31, 2012 Laura Kupcis

When it comes to safety, independent adjusters have come a long way from years past when safety was not high on the priority list. Now, internal company policies, and a healthy dose of common sense, are relied upon to direct adjusters to make the safest choices when handling claims.

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Property Update

January 31, 2012 Glenn Gibson

For the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure of both developing and participating in a unique training school. The course is a six-day program that is cosponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF)

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Top 10 Insurance Decisions from 2011

January 31, 2012 Christopher Dunn

The Ontario Court of Appeal was particularly busy this past year, while the Supreme Court of Canada rested a little in the wake of Progressive Homes v. Lombard in late 2010. Without further adieu, here are the insurance coverage cases

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On The Scene

January 31, 2012 by

Carol Messervey, representing the Canadian Independent Adjusters Association’s Nova Scotia region, presents Lindsay Mackenzie of The Economical Insurance Group with the award for best results in Essentials of Loss Adjusting. ———- Sean M. Douglas has been appointed as the new

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Beyond Power Surge

November 30, 2011 Mark J. Brys

Bad weather and economic pressures will force insurance change

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On The Scene

November 30, 2011 by

Every year Plant Hope Adjusters honours the Top CIP recipient in New Brunswick with the Brain D. Taylor Professional Award. In this photo Luc Aucoin of Plant Hope presents Kristina Scott, CIP of The Co-operators, Moncton, NB, with the 2011

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Granite Global Solutions RIMS Canada Kick Off Reception

November 30, 2011 by

Granite Claims Solutions, King-Reed Investigations, Canpro Global, Rochon Engineering and Sibley & Associates (Granite Global Solutions companies) held their annual RIMS Canada Ottawa Conference ‘Kick-Off’ reception on Sept. 17 at the Aulde Dubliner and Pour House in Ottawa’s ByWard Market,

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2011 RIMS Canada Conference

November 30, 2011 by

More than 70 companies and organizations filled the Exhibit Hall at the 2011 RIMS Canada Conference in Ottawa. Exhibitors worked the show and showed their work, as delegates networked with colleagues and checked out the latest company offerings.