Covering the Field
March 31, 2012 by Anita G. Wandzura, lawyer with McKercher LLP, a member firm of the Risk Management CounselSports-related personal injuries and insurance coverage
The Adjuster’s Role in Subrogation Claims
March 31, 2012 by Shawn Burnett, managing director of MGB Claims Conultants Inc.In most cases, the adjuster is the first person on scene on behalf of insurers. It is critical for the adjuster to begin handling the claim properly in order to ensure the best possibility for successful subrogation against a negligent…
Minor Injury Guideline Refresher
March 31, 2012 by John Malatesta, chiropractor with Sibley & AssociatesWhat's In? What's Out?
That’s Entertainment!
March 31, 2012 by Neil Gibson, senior general adjuster, Crawford & Company GTS in CanadaHow to Avoid Film Interruptions
Collision Investigation
March 31, 2012 by Greg Sypher, president, Road Safety Investigations Inc.Science on the Road
Ontario firms launch class action suit against VIA Rail following derailment
March 31, 2012 byTwo Ontario law firms intend to launch a $10-million class action lawsuit against VIA and CN Rail following the Feb. 26, 2012 derailment of a passenger train near Burlington, Ontario. The law firms of Sutts, Strosberg LLP and Falconer Charney…
The Independent Expert Examination
March 31, 2012 by Dr. David Dos Santos, President of the Canadian Society of Chiropractic EvaluatorsQuality Benchmarks for Optimum Claims Management
FSCO reserves decision on awarding costs against paralegal pursuing an AB arbitration on behalf of his deceased client
March 31, 2012 byA Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) arbitrator in an accident benefits case has reserved a final decision on whether to award costs against a paralegal who brought an application for arbitration on behalf of his client — apparently without…
Controlling the Cost of Mental Health Claims
March 31, 2012 by Karen Soulliere, business development manager of healthcare, Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.Successful return to work planning is key
Committed to Quality
January 31, 2012 by Laura KupcisMGB Claims Consultants Inc., launched only two short years ago, and has made a name for itself by offering responsive, committed and effective claims handling for its clients.
Property Update
January 31, 2012 by Glenn GibsonFor the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure of both developing and participating in a unique training school. The course is a six-day program that is cosponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF)…
Alberta Insurance Act Changes
January 31, 2012 by Delores ThorbourneA number of changes to the Insurance Act and related regulations in Alberta coming into effect July 2012, which will impact the handling of claims. Some of these changes are: changes to the limitation periods, notice of retainer by plaintiff’s…
