438 articles for Aug 2007
Mutual Recognition
July 1, 2009 David GambrillCanada is swept up right now in an international current flowing (albeit with glacial speed) towards the mutual recognition of reinsurance supervision. Mutual recognition describes a situation in which a supervisor or regulator in one jurisdiction agrees to abide by…
Launching Commercial Tech
June 1, 2009 Craig HarrisOnce thought to be too complex an area for technological automation, commercial lines have emerged in the forefront of an eternal quest to find the ultimate, real-time data transfer between brokers and their markets.
What’s New: In Brief (May 12, 2009)
May 12, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterWinmar Franchise Corp. has opened a new franchise in Medicine Hat, Alberta located at 1275 Brier Park Way NW.Brian and Sharon Schwieger have owned and operated Desert Restoraton Services since 2007, servicing Medicine Hat, Brooks and all surrounding areas. Brian…
Ontario’s Ailing Auto Insurance
May 1, 2009 David Gambrill, EditorOntario insurers looked to the Ontario regulator to diagnose and cure the province’s ailing auto insurance product. And while they hail the province’s diagnosis, the treatment, they say, isn’t strong enough to keep insurers from having to raise consumers’ auto insurance rates.
The Economic Crisis
March 31, 2009 Gerry BouwmanThe Impact on Business Interruption Losses
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds decision for insurer to repay Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
March 26, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Ontario Court of Appeal has denied an insurer’s appeal that the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund is liable for the benefits paid to a passenger seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident. Cuong Ngo was seriously injured in a…
What’s New: In Brief (March 24, 2009)
March 24, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Saskatchewan government is discontinuing the enhanced driver’s license (EDL) program due to concerns over cost, public interest and changing card requirements. Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, Canadians travelling to the United States will require a passport or other…
Property Loss Update (February 01, 2009)
January 31, 2009 GLENN GIBSONContinuous change is simply a way of life for modern-day, professional loss adjusters. It hits from many different directions and the ability to adapt can be impacted by the daily challenges of dealing with customers who have been traumatized by…
Insurance Coverage Decisions
January 31, 2009 CHRISTOPHER R. DUNNThe Cases You Should Know About From 2008
On the Scene (February 01, 2009)
January 31, 2009 byTim Ponton has been appointed regional vice president (Western) and brings with him a wealth of experience and passion to his new role with Winmar Franchise Corp. Ponton’s management, administration and adjuster experience over the past 28 years with Major…
Limitations Act transition provisions do not apply to proposed counterclaim
January 28, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterThe transition provisions in the Limitations Act do not apply to a proposed counterclaim for contribution and indemnity, ruled the Ontario Court of Appeal.In Placzek v Green, Edward and Carmen Placzek allege that Carmen was injured in March 2003 when…
Businesses have improved access to commercial insurance: IBC surveys
January 8, 2009 by Canadian UnderwriterMost businesses have improved access to commercial insurance at more affordable prices than at any time in the past four years, according to recent surveys conducted by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).IBC conducted two surveys to gauge the experiences of…