B.C. caps vicarious liability for vehicle rental companies
June 1, 2007 byThe B.C. government has capped at $1 million the vicarious liability car rental companies–and by extension, their insurers–face for accidents and damages caused by customers who rent vehicles. “Currently, car rental companies face unlimited liability for accidents and damages caused…
Report links loyalty and satisfaction in collision repair
June 1, 2007 byMitchell International has released a report examining owner/policy-holder’s experience with direct repair programs and the impact on satisfaction and loyalty. According to researchers, in the collision repair industry customer satisfaction and customer loyalty are more closely linked than in other…
Ontario court deems mosquito bite an accident
June 1, 2007 byOntario’s Court of Appeal has deemed the 2002 biting of an outdoor worker by a West Nile Virus-carrying mosquito an accident and has awarded the worker $130,000 of coverage under his policy. Ryszard Kolbuc was working as a plasterer when…
ICLR unveils tornado- and winter storm-resistant home
June 1, 2007 byThe Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) is unveiling a winter storm- and tornado-resistant home in Edmonton, Alberta. The home retrofit includes: anchoring cabinets, office equipment and bedroom furniture to walls; bracing TV stands, televisions and refrigerators with appliance straps;…
On the Scene (June 02, 2007)
June 1, 2007 byThe Co-Operators have donated a Bullard T4 thermal imaging camera to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, with a contribution from Staying Alive Inc.The imaging device is used to identify sources of heat in burning buildings. The hottest objects are tagged…
Slip-and-Fall Injuries: Are They ‘Accidents’ Under SABS?
April 1, 2007 by Donna FordYes, says FSCO. But insurers hope for successful appeals against two recent FSCO arbitration decisions in slip-and-fall cases
You Have Every Right to Feel That Way!
April 1, 2007 byA Series of Articles Provided by the Insurance Institute of Canada. Loss adjusters must develop and use many skills, including communication skills. Every aspect of the claims process depends on good communication. When a loss is reported, the initial response…
OIAA Claims 2007 Conference and Exhibition
April 1, 2007 byMore than 150 exhibits from across Canada showcased the latest services and products for the claims industry at the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association (OIAA) Claims 2007 Conference and Exhibition held Feb. 7, 2007 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The…
A New Skin
April 1, 2007 by Paul Aquino, PublisherWelcome to the inaugural issue of Claims Canada magazine! In this issue, and in many more to come, we plan to provide perspective and bring insight to many of the issues facing the loss adjusting profession in Canada. And we…
Insurers tally BC winter storm claims
April 1, 2007 byB.C.’s stormy winter of 2007 is expected to result in more than 17,000 claims, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). In total, IBC said the province’s insurers “expect to pay more than Cdn$135 million to help British Columbians…
Data loss a significant global risk, survey finds
April 1, 2007 byOne in three global businesses see loss of data as a significant threat and the key issue to address in operational risk management planning, according to the latest global risk briefing report conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and…
On the Scene (April 02, 2007)
April 1, 2007 byRob Seal has been appointed to the position of president and CEO of Cunningham Lindsey Canada Limited (CLC). Seal has held many adjusting and management positions during his 20-year career with CLC, most recently as president of Canadian operations. “His…
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