Andrea Digdon has been appointed branch manager for Cunningham Lindsey’s Halifax, N. S. location. Digdon joined the company in 1998 and has worked in a number of roles, including being mentored in the commercial risk division. She was appointed the…
On May 1, 2009, the day after a massive fire devastated the Herring Cove/Sryfield neighbourhood of Halifax, Marlene was invited to join fire victims for a bus trip through the charred neighbourhood. The experience gave her heightened insight into our…
The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association, Ontario region, held its annual convention Jun. 11 to 13. The new Ontario region executive was inaugurated during the three-day event at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara on the Lake. Incoming president Richard…
One of the most fundamental rules in litigation is the observance of limitation periods. Even the best claim disappears if the limitation period is exceeded — even if by only one day — and represents a complete bar to an…
The Annual Atlantic CIAA/CICMA Joint Seminar was held Jun. 24 to 26 at Mill River Resort in Prince Edward Island. There were more than 100 guests and members in attendance. The education portion of the seminar focused on evidence, preservation…
Thieves Target Cars and Trucks for Black Market Resale and Fraudulent Accidents
The Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association took its Out-of-Town Meeting to Kingston, Ont. on May 28. More than 600 people attended the trade-show that showcased more than 90 booths. Delegates managed to mix business with pleasure by updating their case-law knowledge…
Risk mitigation represents the core of insurance: The entire industry is based on making informed judgments about probabilities of things going wrong. The industry has, in general, made a very effective process of calculating premiums in the context of risk.…
The Honorable Order of the Blue Goose, Ontario Pond, hosted Tres Chic Martini night at the C Lounge in Toronto. Hundreds of guests were treated to three different flavours of martinis — shaken, not stirred — in addition to hors…
A Catastrophe Adjuster's Responsibility
Assured Automotive hosted a Toronto Harbour Charity Cruise with donations going to the MS Society of Canada. On June 25, 300 guests boarded the River Gambler — a boat known for it’s large, 2,000 square foot dance floor. Guests were…
Does it matter what happens to a fire or other loss scene after the official investigation is over? Clearly, the courts have weighed in with their opinion that site security and continuity of evidence are paramount in any cases involving…