Calling Up Cancer!
March 31, 2012 by A Series of Articles Provided By The Insurance Institute of CanadaAssessing the Risks of Cell Phone Use
B.C. Supreme Court awards $75,000 in punitive damages against ICBC for “multiple failings” in accident investigation
March 31, 2012 byThe B.C. Supreme Court has awarded $75,000 in punitive damages against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), which denied coverage to the plaintiff on the basis of impaired driving allegations even though all criminal charges for impaired driving had…
On the scene
March 31, 2012 byPat Van Bakel has been appointed chief operating officer at Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc., effective March 1. Van Bakel has been with the company for more than 20 years, having most recently served as senior vice president, operations, insurer…
Toronto police arrest 37 people and lay 130 charges following insurance fraud ring investigation
March 31, 2012 byToronto Police have arrested 37 people and laid 130 charges in connection with Project Whiplash, an investigation into an alleged insurance fraud ring that resulted in insurance payouts totaling $4 million. Police say the ring featured staged auto collisions, false…
Insurance Institute of Ontario holds 113th Annual Convocation & Awards Night on Jan. 26 in Toronto
March 31, 2012 byThe Insurance Institute of Ontario held its 113th Annual Convocation & Awards Night on Jan. 26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Paul Martin, president of the Insurance Institute of Ontario, served as the master of ceremonies. Karen Barkley, chairwoman…
Hands-free phones not necessarily much safer than handheld phones while driving
March 31, 2012 byCanadian legislation is focused on the dangers of using hand-held cell phones while driving, but using hands-free devices while driving may not be that much safer, according to panelists attending the Driven to Distraction conference in Toronto on Mar. 1.…
CICMA/CIAA Ontario Chapter’s 45th Annual Joint Conference in Toronto
March 31, 2012 byThe CICMA/CIAA Ontario Chapter’s 45th Annual Joint Conference, Auto Reform…Did It Perform, was held on Feb. 7, 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Guest speakers included Becky Cameron, Aviva Canada; Tammie Norn, Proformance Group Inc.; Fred Plant, Plant Hope…
Message From the President
March 31, 2012 byIt has been a busy start of 2012 for the CIAA executive as well as myself. Pat Battle has kept us on course leading up to our mid-year meetings held in Toronto, the first week of February. The week began…
6th Annual Post CICMA/CIAA Joint Conference Cocktail
March 31, 2012 byHundreds of insurance claims industry guests attended the 6th Annual Post CICMA/CIAA Joint Conference Cocktail on Feb. 7, 2012. Entitled The Big Mingle, the event featured a Prohibition Era theme. Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering and Blouin Dunn LLP hosted the…
Not in Kansas Anymore
March 31, 2012 by By Craig HarrisA torrent of tornado activity has highlighted the risk of severe convective storms. While there is some debate over whether twisters are on the rise, the devastating potential for loss of life, injuries and extreme property damage means that the...
Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (OIAA)’s Professional Development & Claims Conference in Toronto
March 31, 2012 byMore than 150 exhibitors from across Canada showcased their works at the Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (OIAA)’s Professional Development & Claims Conference in Toronto on Feb. 8, 2012. The event featured a trade show and seminars covering a wide variety…
Weathering the Storm
March 31, 2012 by Craig HarrisStaying true to its "small-office atmosphere," Townsend & Leedham Adjusters Ltd. has staked out a solid presence in the Edmonton community.
