Segment
Brokers
The Mobile Cloud
February 1, 2013 Jeffrey Purdy, Senior Vice President & General Manager for Canada, Applied SystemsWith brokers continuing to face challenges, mobility may hold the key to unlocking improved growth and profitability. By storing data and running applications from a service provider’s data centre, brokers are able to offer advanced mobile technologies without the burdens of administering their own servers.
Technology Partners
February 1, 2013 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorSean Graham suggests that capturing online customers, a number that is growing, demands meeting the needs of everyone from the most technologically savvy to those who are “less comfortable.”
Moves and Views
February 1, 2013 by Canadian Underwriter1 Everest Insurance Company of Canada (EvCan) has appointed David Crozier to the position of CEO, effective January 21. Crozier was most recently senior vice president of operations for Economical Mutual Insurance Company, where he had oversight of all field…
Rethinking Retirement
January 31, 2013 Frank MalitoVocational services are increasingly relevant in today’s aging workforce
Examining the Experts
January 31, 2013 byFor years, courts have expressed concern about the trend of “hired gun” expert witnesses retained by plaintiff or defendant lawyers. Some courts are now applying a higher level of judicial scrutiny to the role of expert witnesses, particularly in cases…
On The Scene
January 31, 2013 byPAUL DAVIS SYSTEMS CANADA, LTD. (PDSC) has added Ralph Gottschalk as the newest franchisee to its network. Ralph will be operating the Paul Davis Systems of Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes franchise providing restoration services to the Peterborough community and surrounding area. Property…
MDD Forensics Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Open House
January 31, 2013 byMDD Forensic Accountants hosted their Annual American Thanksgiving Open House on November 22, 2012 at Real Sports Bar & Grill in Toronto. The event also served as a fundraiser for the Starlight Children¹s Foundation
Hughes Amys Hosts Annual Holiday Cocktail Party
January 31, 2013 byFriends of Hughes Amys LLP gathered at the Irish Embassy in Toronto for the firm¹s annual Holiday Cocktail Party on November 29. Attendees enjoyed hors d¹ouevres while listening to music and talking to colleagues.
FSCO lays charges against rehab clinics, individuals
January 31, 2013 byThe Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) laid 84 charges under Ontario’s Insurance Act in mid-January against two Toronto rehabilitation clinics and four individuals alleged to have submitted false invoices to auto insurers. The clinics were each charged with seven counts…
Ontario Pond of the Honourable Order of the Blue Goose Hosts Galabration
January 31, 2013 byThe Ontario Pond of the Honourable Order of the Blue Goose hosted its annual Christmas party entitled Galabration at the Malaparte at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on December 5, 2012. More than 100 ganders and guests attended an elegant evening of…
Survey shows support for improved claims processes
January 31, 2013 byImproving the insurance claims process and upgrading or replacing claims systems were among the key focus areas for the majority of insurance claims professionals in the U.S. responding to a survey by Massachusetts-based Trillium Software. Almost 93% of respondents cite…
ORIMS Hosts Christmas Luncheon
January 31, 2013 byThe Ontario Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) held its Christmas Luncheon on December 13, 2012, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. More than 700 attended. In all, $8,500 and hundreds of pounds of food were collected for The…