Fire Scene Safety for Adjusters
March 31, 2008 by Ron KoerthFire scenes can be extremely hazardous, with even minor fires having numerous potential dangers. However, depending on the degree and timing of fire scene participation, all of these dangers can either be eliminated or protected against with the most practical…
ICBC introduces new “write-off” program
March 31, 2008 byThe Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is now offering a New Vehicle Replacement Plus program, allowing a vehicle to be written off if the damage exceeds 50% of its market value. Program members suffering a write-off would receive a…
The Insurance Institute of Ontario’s Toronto Convocation & Awards Night
March 31, 2008 byRt. Honorable Adrienne Clarkson, former governor general of Canada, was the keynote speaker at The Insurance Institute of Ontario’s Toronto Convocation & Awards Night on Jan. 24, 2008. She spoke to the group of nearly 200 graduates and their guests…
National Executive 2007 – 2008
March 31, 2008 byPRESIDENT Fred R. Plant, AIIC Plant Hope Adjusters Ltd. 16 Coronation Drive Moncton, NB E1E 2X1 Phone: (506) 853-8500 Fax: (506) 853-8501 E-mail: fplant@planthope.com 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT Reno Daigle, CIP, CLA, FCIAA Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. 326 McIntyre Street W.…
CICMA/CIAA Ontario’s 40th Annual Joint Conference
March 31, 2008 byCICMA/CIAA Ontario’s 40th Annual Joint Conference was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Jan. 29. Emcee Brian Maltman opened the meeting and introduced the various speakers of the day. The session began with a few words from CIAA…
Crawford Cares WICC
March 31, 2008 byCrawford & Company (Canada) Inc. held its annual Crawford Cares WICC cocktail reception on Feb. 6 at P. J. O’Brien Irish Pub & Restaurant. At the reception, Crawford announced that the end of 2007 marked a milestone in its Crawford…
Working on the Night Shift
March 31, 2008 by Laura KupcisGone are the days of 9-to-5, with the occasional emergency call, replaced instead by 24/7/365.
The WICC Alberta Chapter Gold Flame Awards Lunch
March 31, 2008 byThe WICC Alberta Chapter Gold Flame Awards Lunch was held in Calgary on Jan. 23. The Palomino Room at Stampede Park again provided an amazing setting for the event. More than 300 people attended to hear an update on Dr.…
B. C. Appeal Court reduces loss of earnings award from $300,000 to $75,000
March 31, 2008 byThe responsibility for ensuring safety when a skier is seated onto a chair lift is split 50/50 between the ski resort (and its chair lift attendant) and the skier, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia has ruled in Kralik…
Starving the Bar
March 31, 2008 by David GambrillBy trying to save money, insurers might actually be driving up costs.
Dangerous Dose
March 31, 2008 by Craig HarrisAlberta Auto Cap Decision Hard to Swallow
Avoiding a Legal Nightmare
March 31, 2008 by Laura KupcisAdjusters could avoid legal headaches by consulting a legal expert at the outset of an environmental claim. The experts will help an adjuster assess coverage, liability, quantum and to evaluate prospects of subrogation, Cristian Mongeon, vice president and executive general…
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