Message from the President
May 31, 2015 by Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association|Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' AssociationWearable technology. Driverless cars. Home systems (heating, air conditioning or locks) remotely controlled by sensors. It’s getting more and more challenging to keep up with the pace of modern technology. Many veteran adjusters may remember such antiquated processes as hand-written…
La Plume du Prsident
May 31, 2015 by Albert Poon, president, ACEIEn raison des technologies vestimentaires, des voitures sans conducteur et des systèmes domestiques (comme le chauffage, l’air conditionné et les serrures) commandés à distance par l’entremise de capteurs, le rythme difficile à suivre de la technologie moderne représente un problème…
The Truth about Cats and Dogs
May 31, 2015 by Insurance Institute of Canada|Insurance Institute of CanadaPet insurance explained
Capitalizing on Claims Data
May 31, 2015 by Craig Harris, Freelance Writer|Craig Harris, Freelance WriterAfter initially focusing on underwriting and pricing, many insurance companies have expanded their view of data analytics to loss management. The claims handling process represents a rich area for data modeling tools that can provide better insight into everything from...
Fire, Pollution and Exclusion
March 31, 2015 by Jonathan Hodes, partner, Miller Thomson|Jonathan Hodes, partner, Miller ThomsonPollution resulting from fire is not necessarily subject to insurance exclusion, says B.C. Court.
Location, Location
March 31, 2015 by Mary Allen and Michael O'Neil, principals, InsightaaS|Mary Allen and Michael O'Neil, principals, InsightaaSNew technologies, such as location-based intelligence, are helping insurers mitigate catastrophe risk.
No Contract is an Island
March 31, 2015 by Michael S. Teitelbaum, partner, Hughes Amys LLP|Michael S. Teitelbaum, partner, Hughes Amys LLPHow the Supreme Court of Canada "Sattva" decision may affect insurance policy interpretation.
Understand The Tension
March 31, 2015 by Derek Gibson, Project Engineer; and Philip Sarvinis, Managing Principal, Building Science and Restoration practice, Read Jones Christoffersen|Derek Gibson, Project Engineer; and Philip Sarvinis, Managing Principal, Building Science and Restoration practice, Read Jones ChristoffersenAdjusters can help with disaster assessment of post-tensioned reinforced concrete structures.
“We like the North”
March 31, 2015 by Craig Harris|Craig HarrisMarlene Lefebvre of Laurin Adjusters, which serves Alberta's Peace Region, says her firm embraces the challenge of handling claims in a remote area.
Message from the President
March 31, 2015 by Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association|Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' AssociationWhat does it mean to be a “professional?” It’s certainly a term thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really entail? There are many ways the word is used – paid versus non-paid (i.e. professional vs. amateur…
La Plume du Prsident
March 31, 2015 by Albert Poon, president, ACEIQue signifie le fait d’être un « professionnel »? Il s’agit certainement d’un terme employé à tort et à travers ces jours-ci, mais que signifie-t-il vraiment? Ce terme est utilisé de plusieurs façons : le fait d’être rémunéré par opposition…
Artful Adjusting
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