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The ‘Derivative’ Claim
September 30, 2015 Don McGarvey, partner; and Kate Whittleton, associate, McLennan Ross LLPA recent Alberta court decision suggests that insurers should tread carefully on coverage involving intentional acts and negligence.
Driver ID
September 30, 2015 byDiscovering the actual sequence of events in an accident can be a surprisingly difficult task.
Message from the President
September 30, 2015 Fred Plant, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' AssociationOurs is a honourable profession. You should be proud of the important work you do everyday – delivering the product of the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry in Canada. We have all heard it said that nothing works without insurance.…
La Plume du Prsident
September 30, 2015 Fred Plant, president, ACEINotre profession est honorable. Vous devriez être fiers du travail important que vous accomplissez chaque jour, c’est-à-dire d’offrir le produit du secteur de l’assurance de dommages au Canada. Nous avons tous déjà entendu dire que rien ne fonctionne sans assurance.…
The Path Forward
September 30, 2015 Craig Harris, Freelance WriterWith more “boots on the ground,” CIAA president Fred Plant says the time is right for a renewed commitment to the key issues facing front-line adjusters.
Starting Points
July 31, 2015 Mathew Rose, Principal, Mathew Rose and Associates Inc.; and Kateryna Shpir, Forensic Economist, MRA Medlegal Consulting|Mathew Rose, Principal, Mathew Rose and Associates Inc.; and Kateryna Shpir, Forensic Economist, MRA Medlegal ConsultingPre-accident health status and earnings form the foundation of damages quantification in personal injury claims.
Message from the President
July 31, 2015 Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association|Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' AssociationConsolidation is a fundamental part of today’s property and casualty insurance industry. Recently, there has been a surge of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the marketplace. ACE Ltd’s ‘s $28.3 billion proposal to purchase The Chubb Corp., announced in…
La Plume du Prsident
July 31, 2015 Albert Poon, president, ACEILa consolidation constitue une partie fondamentale du secteur de l’assurance de dommages. Il y a récemment eu un élan en matière de fusion et d’acquisition d’entreprises au sein du marché. La proposition de 28,3 milliards de dollars effectuée par ACE…
Face Fact or Face Fiction?
July 31, 2015 Max Hufton, Associate, Race & Co. LLPHow to develop social media evidence in litigation to best effect.
Five Common Fire Culprits
July 31, 2015 Mena Costandi, Forensic Engineer, Origin and Cause Inc.The threat of residential fire can emerge from several potential sources.
The Right Network
July 31, 2015 Craig Harris, Freelance WriterFormer CIAA president Miles Barber heads up Manitoba-based Network Adjusters Ltd., a firm focused on quality of service and individual attention to customer needs
The Bigger They Come
July 31, 2015 Craig Harris, Freelance Writer|Craig Harris, Freelance WriterComplex losses frequently necessitate the use of forensic experts, namely engineers. Even for seasoned adjusters, issues such as causation, coverage and surrounding circumstances may be too complicated in certain claims scenarios. That’s when they need to tap into the expertise of forensic specialists. Clear lines of communication, well-preserved evidence and as much advance notice as possible are the keys to the right working relationship, according to several forensic engineers.