Containing the Quantum
September 30, 2011 by James GiffenThe other half of the property damage liability loss
Proof of mental anguish enough to sustain third party actions in privacy breach
September 30, 2011 byVictims of a privacy breach may no longer have to rely on proving economic loss as a result of the privacy breach to sustain a third party action. They can also show the breach caused mental anguish. Aaron Konarsky, director…
Green Energy
September 30, 2011 by Allison KlymyshynAn Emerging Insurance Issue
Man injured while repairing a truck was not involved in an “accident”: Ontario arbitrator
September 30, 2011 byA man who sustained a head injury while repairing a truck is not eligible for accident benefits because repairing a vehicle does not constitute “the use” of a vehicle, and hence the man was not involved in a motor vehicle…
Red Flags
September 30, 2011 by Debbra Macdonald and The Board of Directors of CASIUEach insurer has its individual threshold that provides the reason to hire an investigator. Inconsistencies, red flags and missing pieces of the puzzle are recorded and outlined on each suspicious file. When there are unanswered questions, red flags arise. Making…
Injured insureds in Ontario worse off after auto insurance reforms, alliance of health care providers say
September 30, 2011 byInsureds injured in motor vehicle accidents are now worse off as a result of Ontario’s auto insurance reforms, according The Alliance of Community Medical and Rehabilitation Providers. The Alliance has 80 member companies and represents 3,500 health care providers, including…
Travel Risk Management
September 30, 2011 by Mark LaLondeEnhancing staff safety and organizational success
Ontario court criticizes insurer for not inspecting fine art collection prior to binding coverage in fire case
September 30, 2011 byThe Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled against awarding punitive damages against Chubb Insurance Company of Canada in a case involving the destruction of a high-end art collection in a 1997 fire. In doing so, however, the court ruling took…
Managing Injury: Conceptual Models that Guide Practice
September 30, 2011 byDisability management is the overall process of preventing or minimizing the impact of impairment on a person’s ability to work or function. In this article, we look at conceptual models that influence disability management and service delivery. A person who…
Message From the President
September 30, 2011 by Greg MerrithewI am certainly looking forward to the year ahead as national president of CIAA. Friends and colleagues have asked me if I am nervous about taking on this important position. Quite frankly, I am not. In fact I am excited.…
On The Scene
September 30, 2011 byFirstOnSite has expanded its Ontario management team with three new appointments. Steve Gregg is now district manager of the GTA. In this role, he will oversee the operations and service delivery of several FirstOnSite locations across Southern Ontario. Jim Mandeville…
Staying Dry
September 30, 2011 by Laura KupcisReducing the risk of basement flooding is a priority for both insurance companies and municipalities.
