Assured Automotive Group Grand Opening
March 31, 2010 byMore than 100 people came out on Feb. 24 for the Assured Automotive Group Grand Opening celebration. The event was the official launch for the new Assured Leaside facility. Located at 90 Wicksteed Ave in Toronto, the 5000 sq ft…
Ontario arbitration case may have widened definition of ‘catastrophic impairment’
March 31, 2010 byOntario’s definition of a “catastrophic impairment” may have widened as a result of a recent decision by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, lawyers are saying about the case of Aviva and Pastore. In Aviva and Pastore, a FSCO director…
McCague Borlack LLP ski day
March 31, 2010 byA great time was had by all at the third annual McCague Borlack LLP ski day at Alpine Ski Resort in Collingwood. The attendees lent support to the Canadian Cancer Society through the purchase of merchandise and raffle tickets at…
Fulfilling legal obligation to advise of policy cancellation does not prove insured knew his policy had been cancelled: FSCO
March 31, 2010 byAn insurer that has satisfied its legal requirement for policy cancellation has not automatically proven the insured knew his policy had been cancelled, an Ontario arbitrator has ruled. In Ersin Aksoy and Markel Insurance Company of Canada, the Financial Services…
Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (OIAA) Professional Development & Claims Conference
March 31, 2010 byMore than 150 exhibitors from across Canada showcased the latest and greatest in the industry at the Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (OIAA) Professional Development & Claims Conference in Toronto on Feb. 3. The event featured a trade show and seminars…
Message from the President (April 01, 2010)
March 31, 2010 by Patti KernaghanI am very pleased to report that the CIAA strategic planning initiatives are taking shape. By the time this message goes to print, some of our absolutely key projects will be underway and we will soon deliver some important changes…
CICMA/CIAA Joint Conference Cocktail
March 31, 2010 byMore than 300 guests — the biggest turnout to date — attended the 4th Annual Post CICMA/CIAA Joint Conference Cocktail. The event, hosted by Giffin Koerth Forensics and Blouin, Dunn LLP, was held at the Loose Moose Tap & Grill…
Fighting Fraud – Five Perspectives
March 31, 2010 by Laura KupcisFraud costs the insurance industry an estimated $1.3 to $2.6 billion annually -- 10 to 15 per cent of claims paid. Reducing that figure takes the dedication of all areas of the claims field.
Toronto Insurance Women’s Association (TIWA) Wine and Cheese
March 31, 2010 byCelebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, the Toronto Insurance Women’s Association (TIWA) Wine and Cheese event was held on Feb. 4 at a new venue this year — the Atlantis Pavilions, Ontario Place. More than 1,200 guests attended the event…
Celebrating 10 Years
March 31, 2010 by Laura KupcisQA Adjusting Company in Winnipeg is celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 10, and as owner Russ Malkoske looks back, he never could have imagined where his company would be today.
Damages Resulting from Fatalities
March 31, 2010 by Laura KupcisDetermining damages for loss of companions and a new method for calculating loss of income
Back to the Future?: The New Auto Insurance Regulations
March 31, 2010 by Philippa Samworth And Carlie SmithThe reforms made as a result of the first Five Year Review of Automobile Insurance have now been released to the public and the proposed changes come into effect Sept. 1, 2010. The changes are aimed at keeping insurance premiums…
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