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Commercial Lines
Drinking Water Flows Again
May 31, 2011 Karen SchmidtHomemade explosive renders drinking water unsafe for consumption
On The Scene
May 31, 2011 byRegional Spotlight: Ontario Regional president: Richard Swierczynski, AZ Claims Services Inc., president, phone: 905-825-0027, fax: 905-825-5543First vice president and chair of sick & vigil committee: Teresa Mitchell; Crawford Global Technical Services, senior adjuster, phone: 705-728-5597, fax: 705-728-2167Treasurer and chair of…
The Honourable Order of the Blue Goose International Scotch Nosing
May 31, 2011 byThe Honourable Order of the Blue Goose International, Ontario Pond held its 11th annual Scotch Nosing on Apr. 27 at the One King West Hotel & Residence. The evening started with cocktails in The Vault, followed by dinner in the…
RIMS 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition
May 31, 2011 byVancouver was host to the RIMS 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition May 1–5. The risk and insurance industry community took advantage of the exceptional beauty of the city and surroundings to hold and attend numerous receptions, special events, dinners and…
WICC Ontario annual gala dinner
May 31, 2011 byWICC Ontario held its 15th annual gala dinner, ICONIC, on Apr. 13, 2011 at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. WICC dinner co-chairs and evening emcees Michael Butler and Marian Adamson introduced WICC co-chairs Carolyn Horan and Jean Faulkner…
Defamation 2.0
March 31, 2011 Karen ZimmerAlmost every individual and corporation in today’s society is engaged in publishing, whether it is on websites, blogs, tweets, Facebook or various other social media forums. There is a misconception that the law of defamation is not keeping up with…
Salvaging the Bottom Line
March 31, 2011 David AllanThe most recent financial crisis has left ripples in almost every industry, and insurance is certainly no exception. It has forced businesses and consumers alike to adopt a new way of thinking – one of frugality and financial responsibility. Even…
Post CICMA/CIAA Joint Conference Cocktail
March 31, 2011 byHundreds of insurance claims industry guests attended the 5th Annual post CICMA/CIAA Joint Conference Cocktail, The Big Mingle, held in the style of the television show Mad Men. The event, hosted by Giffin Koerth Forensics and Blouin Dunn LLP, was…
Ontario General Insurance Hockey Tournament (April 01, 2011)
March 31, 2011 byThe 2011 Ontario General Insurance (OGI) Hockey Tournament was held in Kitchener, Ont. March 18 to 20. This year’s tournament – the 30th annual – had a record 50 teams participate over the weekend. All proceeds raised through registration fees…
TIWA Wine and Cheese
March 31, 2011 byThe Toronto Insurance Women’s Association (TIWA) Wine and Cheese was held at a new venue this year – The Hyatt Regency in Toronto on King. More than 1,200 guests attended the association’s signature event on Feb. 17, 2011. l
Workers’ Compensation
March 31, 2011 Henry J. MurphyInteraction with Liability Claims
Established Rates Shift
March 31, 2011 Joel DagenaisClaims Assignments, Cost Trends Contain Powerful Lessons for Insurance Professionals; reliable information is vital to navigating unstable economy