Canadian Underwriter

Keyword
1516


Feature Claims CanadaLegal

No Contract is an Island

March 31, 2015 Michael S. Teitelbaum, partner, Hughes Amys LLP|Michael S. Teitelbaum, partner, Hughes Amys LLP

How the Supreme Court of Canada “Sattva” decision may affect insurance policy interpretation.

Feature Claims CanadaCommercial Lines

Understand The Tension

March 31, 2015 Derek Gibson, Project Engineer; and Philip Sarvinis, Managing Principal, Building Science and Restoration practice, Read Jones Christoffersen|Derek Gibson, Project Engineer; and Philip Sarvinis, Managing Principal, Building Science and Restoration practice, Read Jones Christoffersen

Adjusters can help with disaster assessment of post-tensioned reinforced concrete structures.

Feature Claims Canada

“We like the North”

March 31, 2015 Craig Harris|Craig Harris

Marlene Lefebvre of Laurin Adjusters, which serves Alberta’s Peace Region, says her firm embraces the challenge of handling claims in a remote area.

Feature Claims Canada

Message from the President

March 31, 2015 Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association|Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association

What does it mean to be a “professional?” It’s certainly a term thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really entail? There are many ways the word is used – paid versus non-paid (i.e. professional vs. amateur

Feature Claims CanadaInsurance

La Plume du Prsident

March 31, 2015 Albert Poon, president, ACEI

Que signifie le fait d’être un « professionnel »? Il s’agit certainement d’un terme employé à tort et à travers ces jours-ci, mais que signifie-t-il vraiment? Ce terme est utilisé de plusieurs façons : le fait d’être rémunéré par opposition

Feature Claims Canada

Artful Adjusting

March 31, 2015 by

Features of Fine Art Coverage

Feature Claims Canada

IBC gives thumbs up to B.C. earthquake report

March 31, 2015 by

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is applauding the government of British Columbia’s earthquake preparedness report, which recommends that the provincial and federal governments engage with the insurance industry and other key stakeholders to develop a strategy on disaster resilience

Feature AssociationsClaims CanadaLegal

Alberta rules on distracted driving supported by industry

March 31, 2015 by

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is applauding proposed requirements in Alberta – which received the green light in the provincial legislative assembly – that seek to curb distracted driving by beefing up fines and penalties for texting while behind

Feature Claims CanadaCommercial LinesLegal

Federal government wants more insurance for railways

March 31, 2015 by

A bill proposing to mandate specific levels of insurance for Canadian railway operators – of $1 billion in some cases – was tabled March 30 in Ottawa for second reading in the House of Commons. MPs debated Bill C-52, the

Feature Claims Canada

Water damage claims increasing: Aviva Canada

March 31, 2015 by

With the late winter thaw happening around the country, Aviva Canada Inc. noted recently that the frequency and severity of water damage claims is on the rise. “2013 was our worst year for water damage in part due to flooding

Feature Claims Canada

Condo Coverage

January 31, 2015 Insurance Institute of Canada |Insurance Institute of Canada

Assessing the Scene

Feature Claims Canada

The Cat Issue

January 31, 2015 Craig Harris, Freelance Writer|Craig Harris, Freelance Writer

Emergent trends in catastrophe management involve the use of location intelligence, satellite imagery and even early experiments with drones. The goal for insurance companies is to gather highly specific information to efficiently dispatch adjusters to target areas hit by natural disasters. However, the 48th annual joint CICMA/CIAA conference held in Toronto February 3 showed that catastrophes often extend to more than “just the weather.” And when it comes to dealing with CATs, attendees learned that the core fundamentals of adjusting haven’t really changed.