TORONTO, ON; February, 2010 McLarens Canada, a leader in the insurance adjusting industry, welcomes back Daryl Doiron to the McLarens team. We are very pleased to have Daryl back as a Senior Adjuster, said Michael Holden, President and CEO of…
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The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) supports the province’s existing $2,500 cap on pain and suffering awards for minor auto injuries.The HRM self-insures about 95% of its 1,400 vehicles, including 294 buses, police cars, fire trucks and snow and ice control…
The financial results of the U.S. property and casualty industry in 2009 represent a radical departure from the anemic results in 2008, according to a recent report by A.M. Best.“The U.S. property/casualty industry’s operating results recovered in 2009 from a…
Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON) reported a net income of $747 million in 2009, marking a 49% decrease from 2008’s profit of $1.5 billion.2008 included a $935-million, after-tax gain on the sales of Combined Insurance Companies of America and Sterling Life…
Recent changes to The Rules of Civil Procedure will be front-and-centre in a seminar hosted by the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association. The session is to be held on May 7, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Albany…
Despite stimulus spending, public sector executives cite lack of funds as the largest hurdle to infrastructure development, KPMG reports.In its third instalment of a series on global infrastructure surveys, KPMG commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to survey 392 senior public…
The Nissan Frontier has the strongest roof and the Chevrolet Colorado the weakest among the small pickup trucks tested for rollover protection by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).The IIHS tested five 2010 models. They rated as follows:• The…
Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO), a self-regulating body for the province’s insurance brokers, is exploring the possibility of an online election process.RIBO has a participation rate “in the area of 25% to 30%” of its membership. The regulator says…
The Insurance Council of British Columbia is proposing a new ‘Unauthorized Insurer Rule’ that requires licensed insurers or agents to inform the council in writing if they are conducting insurance transactions under an existing exemption for doing business with unauthorized…
Having “substantially completed” the acquisition of Hilb Rogal & Hobbs (HRH) Company, Willis Group is calling 2009 a “momentous year” marked by increased profits and organic growth.Reported net income from continuing operations for 2009 Q4 was $79 million, compared with…