The Value of Accreditation
November 30, 2013 by Gaye Sydenham, vice president, accreditation & professional development, Centric HealthAdjusters searching for quality health care providers can look to standards established by an international commission, known as CARF.
No Vacancy?
November 30, 2013 by Mark M. Skorah, senior partner, Guild Yule LLPHow one case addressed the issue of reduced occupancy and material change.
Claims Traveler
November 30, 2013 by Craig HarrisB.C. native John Russell takes the reins of president of the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association
Risky Business
November 30, 2013 by Insurance Institute of CanadaAssessing Threats to Reputation
More feedback needed on Ontario auto dispute resolution
November 30, 2013 byThe Ontario Ministry of Finance is seeking written submissions of feedback to an interim report on the auto insurance dispute resolution system delivered Nov. 8. J. Douglas Cunningham, former associate chief justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, was…
Regulators release final paper on electronic commerce
November 30, 2013 byThe Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators has released its final position paper on the use of electronic commerce in insurance products, stressing the need for consumers to have access to more information on their coverage. The CCIR began its look…
Regulatory risk on the rise: IBC CEO
November 30, 2013 byThe events of 2013 have demonstrated the insurance industry in Canada is facing a significant tide of risks, including regulatory risks, Don Forgeron, president and CEO of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, noted at IBC’s 2013 Regulatory Affairs Symposium in…
CIP Society announces leadership award recipients
September 30, 2013 byThe CIP Society recently named its five National Leadership Award honourees for 2013. Those honoured as “established leaders” are Ginny Bannerman, vice president finance west at Intact Insurance in Calgary, and James Cameron, president of Cameron and Associates in Toronto.…
Taking Care of Business
September 30, 2013 by Craig HarrisBusiness continuity (BC) planning has shifted from a "nice to have" to a "must have" for independent adjusters. Increasingly, clients are asking for details of BC plans and demanding to know steps that adjusting firms have taken to ensure continuity...
Granite Health Solutions opens Calgary regional office
September 30, 2013 byGranite Health Solutions (operating under the brands of Sibley & Associates, MDAC and TRM), has expanded into the Western Provinces of Canada with the opening of a new regional office in Calgary. Ian Elliott, President of GHS, also announced that…
No Substitute for Experience
September 30, 2013 by Craig HarrisExpertise is not a commodity, according to Bob Phipps and John Powell of Bannatyne & Company General Loss Adjusters in Hamilton. It instead forms the competitive model for this five-adjuster team.
Understanding Lloyd’s II
September 30, 2013 by Fred Plant, President, Plant Hope Adjusters Ltd.Independent adjusters can access this important insurance market if they have the right knowledge and resources. It is worth the investment of time to understand Lloyd's of London's approach and philosophy on claims handling.
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