Keeping Up Traditions
June 1, 2007 by Laura KupcisIt has been 54 years, but Kernaghan Adjusters is still following the same traditions and client care promises today as it was back then.
NOAA predicting above-average 2007 hurricane season
June 1, 2007 byThere is a 75% chance the 2007 hurricane season will be above normal, according to the NOAA [National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration]. An average season is one in which there are 11 storms, six of which become hurricanes and two…
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…
Alberta trial lawyers launch Charter challenge against province’s automobile insurance minor injury cap
April 1, 2007 byThe Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA) has officially started its Charter challenge of the Alberta government’s automobile insurance minor injury policy in the Court of Queen’s Bench (Calgary) before Mr. Justice Neil Wittmann. ACTLA President Arthur Wilson, Q.C. says…
2006 represents third-mildest catastrophe loss year since 1990
April 1, 2007 byAt US$15.9 billion, insured catastrophe damage in 2006 represented the third-mildest loss year since 1990, according to a Swiss Re sigma report [No 2/2007]. Of these insured losses worldwide, natural catastrophes accounted for US$11.8 billion of the total. Storms caused…
Adjusting for the Future
April 1, 2007 by Craig HarrisMaintaining the Leadership Position
IBC warns of auto fraud ‘swoop and squat’
April 1, 2007 byMarch marked National Fraud Prevention Month, and the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released information throughout the month to help educate about and prevent this type of crime.”Insurance fraud is big business,” said Rick Dubin, vice-president, investigations at the IBC.…
El Nino weakens, suggesting more 2007 storms
April 1, 2007 byEl Nio – which moderated storm activity last year – has dissipated, thereby increasing the likelihood of 2007 being an active season, according to Tropical Storm Risk (TSR), a consortium of experts on seasonal climate forecasting led by the Benfield…
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