Message From the President (February 01, 2011)
January 31, 2011 by Mary Charman, CIAA PresidentI am extremely pleased to announce that a CIAA National Insurance Industry Advisory Board has been created. The board consists of CIAA executive members and insurance company and broker representatives. The mandate is to maintain a pro-active national forum working…
ORIMS Christmas Luncheon (February 01, 2011)
January 31, 2011 byThe Ontario Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) held its Christmas Luncheon on December 16 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto. More than 650 attended. In keeping with the spirit of giving, the ORIMS executive chose…
La Plume du President
January 31, 2011 by Mary Charman, President Translated by Henry Arcache, Themis TranslationsJ’ai le grand plaisir de vous annoncer que le Conseil consultatif national de l’industrie de l’assurance de l’ACEI a été formé. Composé de membres de l’exécutif de l’ACEI et de représentants de sociétés et de courtiers de l’assurance, ce conseil…
Forecasting the Future
January 31, 2011 by Craig HarrisUnraveling the complexity of future care costs and life care plans can be a challenging task for adjusters in today's legal environment of high personal injury awards. Paying close attention to key factors, such as working with a qualified life...
Coasting Uphill
January 31, 2011 by Laura KupcisCoast Claims is taking the West Coast by storm.
The Independent Adjuster:
January 31, 2011 by Teresa MitchellThe End of the Road?
Syndrome Versus Injury
January 31, 2011 by Laura KupcisBoth whiplash syndrome and whiplash injury cause pain to the injured party, but only one presents with a physical cause
A Year of Firsts
January 31, 2011 by J. Gregory Clooney and Sheree L. Conlon2009-2010 marked a series of "firsts" in Atlantic Canada, particularly in Nova Scotia, as several legal issues were addressed before the court for the first time.
10 Coverage Decisions from 2010 That You Ought To Know About
January 31, 2011 by Christopher DunnIt was a relatively busy year in Canadian courts for insurers. While all was relatively quiet on the Supreme Court of Canada front, with the exception of release of the much-anticipated decision in Progressive Homes v. Lombard, the Ontario Court…
Analyzing Weaknesses in Income Loss Reports
January 31, 2011 by Michael Sigsworth and Darrell ShermanInsurers and plaintiff lawyers call upon forensic accountants to provide expert reports, which set out the income loss suffered by individuals as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. There are many factors involved in preparing these reports and…
Minor Injury Caps
January 31, 2011 byEarly cases offer some guidance as to when a claim will fall within the cap in Nova Scotia, Alberta, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Adjusting for Technology
November 30, 2010 by Laura KupcisConstantly changing technology is intended to speed up processes, allow for mobile workflow and improve communication. Sometimes, however, changing technology is simply more trouble than it’s worth. As independent adjusters constantly strive to increase their productivity, technology can play a…
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