The Evolution of the Paper Staged Accident
March 31, 2011 by The Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Special Investigation Units (CASIU)Auto insurance fraud is a multi-billion dollar industry that stretches around the globe. Like any other successful industry, it is innovative and market-driven, quick to take advantage of new opportunities and to adapt to changing regulations or threats to its…
Ontario General Insurance Hockey Tournament (April 01, 2011)
March 31, 2011 byThe 2011 Ontario General Insurance (OGI) Hockey Tournament was held in Kitchener, Ont. March 18 to 20. This year’s tournament – the 30th annual – had a record 50 teams participate over the weekend. All proceeds raised through registration fees…
Established Rates Shift
March 31, 2011 by Joel DagenaisClaims Assignments, Cost Trends Contain Powerful Lessons for Insurance Professionals; reliable information is vital to navigating unstable economy
TIWA Wine and Cheese
March 31, 2011 byThe Toronto Insurance Women’s Association (TIWA) Wine and Cheese was held at a new venue this year – The Hyatt Regency in Toronto on King. More than 1,200 guests attended the association’s signature event on Feb. 17, 2011. l
Defamation 2.0
March 31, 2011 by Karen ZimmerAlmost every individual and corporation in today’s society is engaged in publishing, whether it is on websites, blogs, tweets, Facebook or various other social media forums. There is a misconception that the law of defamation is not keeping up with…
Problems in the Pipes
March 31, 2011 by Robert SparlingWater causes exceptional damage when it leaks from plumbing systems. In a residence, a water leak can lead to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages; in high-rise residential or industrial buildings it can lead to millions. Forty years ago…
Insurance Intermediaries: Fulfilling the Role of an Insurance Expert
March 31, 2011 by Monika M.L. Zauhar; Amanda EvansDo you know your client's business?
Common law spouse of husband who dies of injuries sustained in home fire cannot receive full home insurance payout until estranged children of spouse are contacted: judge
March 31, 2011 byThe widow of a common-law husband, who died without a Will as a result of injuries from a fire that engulfed their insured home, cannot receive the balance of the home insurance payment until her husband’s estranged children can be…
Is It Worth the Hassle?
March 31, 2011 by Adam CormierA Look At Moral Hazard
Insured doesn’t know about policy cancellation if registered notification comes back as “unclaimed”: arbitrator
March 31, 2011 byAn insurance company cannot presume a policyholder knows his or her insurance has been cancelled when a registered letter informing the insured about the cancellation is stamped “unclaimed” by Canada Post, an Ontario arbitrator has found. Marcia Walker was injured…
Snowmobile Acceleration and Braking Performance
March 31, 2011 by Ken Iliadis; Pamela D'AddarioUnderstanding the acceleration and braking performance of a vehicle is crucial when reconstructing an accident. As experts, we are often asked how fast a vehicle was travelling or whether a driver could have braked to avoid a collision? Answers to…
Coasting Uphill
January 31, 2011 by Laura KupcisCoast Claims is taking the West Coast by storm.
