Record catastrophe losses caused the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry to see a decline in underwriting profit for 2013 to $284 million, compared with $1.9 billion in 2012, according to a quarterly briefing from Swiss Re’s Economic Research and…
In the wake of record catastrophic claims, insurers in key regions of Canada are changing their approach to personal and, to a lesser extent, commercial property insurance. Coverage terms are constricting, sub-limits are being introduced, deductibles are increasing and rates...
How a site control clerk can benefit the construction and insurance claims process
Saskatchewan's Paul Greening has had a rich, varied career in the adjusting profession, but his true passion remains aviation claims.
From manual processes to the virtual world, the claims environment has experienced dramatic changes
Every case is different, but here are some do's and don'ts when handling cyber claims.
In a Newfoundland sexual abuse case, new evidence allows an insurer to void a policy due to misrepresentation
“Mastering Disaster” was the theme of this year’s CIAA/CICMA Atlantic Joint Conference held in Nova Scotia the early part of June, which I was fortunate to attend, along with over 100 registrants from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland.…
How are mobile devices used in negligence tort claims?
Wearable technology can record vast amounts of data on a plaintiff's lifestyle and activity - but must this data be disclosed?
Aligning your Resources to Support Strategy
Of all the components that need to be aligned with strategy, organizational culture can be particularly challenging. Formal systems and processes can be documented, assessed and measured. Informal systems and processes – elements of organizational culture – tend to be…