Consumer protection measures for Ontario auto go live
March 31, 2015 bySections of an Ontario law aimed at reducing auto insurance claims costs, which give inspectors power to enter premises without a search warrant and remove records for review, took effect April 1. Bill 15, the Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile…
Water damage claims increasing: Aviva Canada
March 31, 2015 byWith the late winter thaw happening around the country, Aviva Canada Inc. noted recently that the frequency and severity of water damage claims is on the rise. “2013 was our worst year for water damage in part due to flooding…
FSCO issues warning on ride-share programs
March 31, 2015 byOntario’s financial regulator has released an infographic to its website warning about the insurance risks related to ride-sharing programs. Ride-sharing services use an online app to connect passengers with drivers using their personal vehicles. The infographic, released in late March…
Insurers move into drone space
March 31, 2015 byState Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company announced in mid-March that it is the first insurer in the United States to receive permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to test unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for commercial use. The decision provides…
Leakage!
March 31, 2015 by Craig Harris, Freelance Writer|Craig Harris, Freelance WriterThe notion that insurers can better control their claims/indemnity spend through streamlining, cost cutting and efficiency initiatives has gained momentum in Canada in recent years. Many insurance companies are finding ways to plug financial "leakage" in claims handling - a...
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.
The Cat Issue
January 31, 2015 by Craig Harris, Freelance Writer|Craig Harris, Freelance WriterEmergent trends in catastrophe management involve the use of location intelligence, satellite imagery and even early experiments with drones. The goal for insurance companies is to gather highly specific information to efficiently dispatch adjusters to target areas hit by natural...
Adapting to Extreme Rainfall
January 31, 2015 by Sophie Guilbault, research coordinator, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction|Sophie Guilbault, research coordinator, Institute for Catastrophic Loss ReductionThe Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction celebrates leadership amongst Canadian cities in its latest publication.
AB Adjusting, Diversified
January 31, 2015 by Craig Harris, Freelance Writer|Craig Harris, Freelance WriterTrevor Cortese has a passion for and niche in helping injured people get appropriate compensation. That hasn't, however, stopped his London, Ontario-based firm, TC Insurance Adjusters Ltd., from spreading its wings.
Top 10 Insurance Decisions
January 31, 2015 by Chris Dunn, partner; and Josiah MacQuarrie, associate, Dutton Brock LLP|Chris Dunn, partner; and Josiah MacQuarrie, associate, Dutton Brock LLPA review of the ten most important insurance coverage cases of 2014.
Water: The Structural Enemy
January 31, 2015 by Randy Henderson|Randy HendersonAn exploration of the sources and causes of property damage claims
Message from the President
January 31, 2015 by Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association|Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' AssociationThe start of a New Year marks a fresh beginning – and so it is for our national association. In early February, the CIAA membership concluded our mid-year meeting with the affirmation of our strategic plan. This will guide our…
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