Delegates of the 2011 National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC) held in Vancouver, BC enjoyed the opportunity to share refreshment and conversation during the opening night of the conference. The conference raised more than $21,000 through donations made in lieu…
Consolidating a court case concerning income replacement benefits (IRB) with a related arbitration matter on catastrophic injury determination, each of which was filed within their respective limitation periods, cannot result in the consolidated arbitration being statute-barred, the Ontario Superior Court…
The ARC Group Canada held its 2011 Annual Seminar and Cocktail Reception on Oct. 27, 2011 at the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre. The afternoon began with an educational component, where speakers discussed litigation and privacy challenges in the…
An injured person’s ability to adapt to stressful circumstances is broader than just whether or not a person can return to work, an Ontario arbitrator has found. Adaptability is one of four factors used to determine whether a person’s mental…
On Nov. 3, 2011 Blouin Dunn LLP hosted an Open House to showcase their new office at 199 Bay Street in Toronto. More than 150 attended and enjoyed great food, drinks, music and a fabulous view of the Toronto Harbour,…
Bad weather and economic pressures will force insurance change
The Honourable Order of the Blue Goose held a martini night on Oct. 27, 2011. The Shuck Em & Shake Em evening, held at the C Lounge in Toronto, provided a wonderful venue for guests to mix and mingle over…
The stories about quick and cheap – and sometimes miraculous – resolutions to environmental claims, in addition to the lawsuits, are endless. However, the practice of suspect resolution of environmental issues raises many questions for the experienced practitioner. The biggest…
Insurance fraud is an intentional act on the part of an insured, designed to gain an undeserved benefit. It can be opportunistic or premeditated. Claims professionals walk a proverbial tightrope when navigating suspicious claims. The high risk nature of fraud…
Understanding the spine’s component parts can go a long way in effective spinal cord injury management
Bad weather and economic pressures will force insurance change
Court-awarded damages in catastrophic injury claims have been on the increase lately, in a few cases reaching as high as $20 million. Future care costs represent the largest component of these damage awards. As costs rise, claims professionals will need…