Breaking Bad
March 31, 2014 by Kirsten Hoedlmoser, Chemical and Environmental Engineer-In-Training, Giffin Koerth Forensic EngineeringHow clean is "clean" when it comes to property damage and the health side effects associated with illicit meth labs?
Message from the President
March 31, 2014 by Marie Gallagher, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' AssociationEarly in April, I had the privilege of attending two day-long educational events put on jointly by CIAA/CICMA in Edmonton and CIAA/IIBC and CIAA/CICMA in Vancouver. Both events were well run and the educational components extremely informative. I particularly found…
Quake Conundrum
January 31, 2014 by Craig Harris, Freelance WriterThe risk of a major earthquake in certain regions of Canada is real, according to geoscientists and catastrophe modelers. However, the awareness level of residents in vulnerable zones, as measured by take-up rates of private insurance, is low. Independent adjusters...
Property Loss Trends
January 31, 2014 by Glenn Gibson, Chief Executive Officer, Crawford & Company Consulting (Canada) and President, business operations, Hamilton Tiger-Cats.An expert adjuster, who has taken on a surprising new role, highlights some important property cases.
Top 10 Insurance Decisions
January 31, 2014 by Chris Dunn, partner, Dutton Brock LLP; and Josiah MacQuarrie, associate, Dutton Brock LLPSome of the coverage-related cases that adjusters and claims professionals should know about from 2013.
Driving Efficiency
January 31, 2014 by Darcy Gorchynski, Director of Business Development, Audatex CanadaHow insurers and adjusters can capitalize on data insight and partnerships in collision repair
On the Leading Edge
January 31, 2014 by Craig Harris, Freelance WriterFonthill, Ontario's Jeff Edge started Leading Edge Claims Services Inc. in 2011 with a business plan that mirrors his systematic approach to handling claims.
Message from the President
January 31, 2014 by Marie Gallagher, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' AssociationThe first week of February in Toronto is always a busy time for both Ontario CIAA members and those who have travelled from across the country to attend the many back to back events and this year was no exception.…
End Game
January 31, 2014 by Mathew Rose, Principal, Mathew Rose and Associates Inc.; and Kateryna Shpir, Economist, MRA Medlegal ConsultingExamining the three expectancies of damages quantification
Settlement Privilege
January 31, 2014 by Albert Wallrap, associate, Dutton Brock LLPUnderstanding the latest developments in settlement opportunities may reduce the costs and delays of litigation for adjusters and their clients.
The World Around You
January 31, 2014 by Insurance Institute of CanadaAssessing The Competitive Environment
Insurers, non-profits join forces on building resilient cities
November 30, 2013 byA group of non-profit and industry organizations have launched a new set of resources that identifies priorities for the insurance industry and cities to build resilience against climate change. “The Building Climate Resilience in Cities” resources were developed through a…
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