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November 30, 2011 Lori Festarini and Neil ButlerThe 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…
The Threat of Punitive Damages Revisited
November 30, 2011 Lauren BloomInsurance 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…
Spinal Cord Injury
November 30, 2011 Angela Veri and Judy FarrimondUnderstanding the spine’s component parts can go a long way in effective spinal cord injury management
Beyond Power Surge
November 30, 2011 Mark J. BrysBad weather and economic pressures will force insurance change
Counting Catastrophic Costs: The Life Care Plan
November 30, 2011 byCourt-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…
On The Scene
November 30, 2011 byEvery year Plant Hope Adjusters honours the Top CIP recipient in New Brunswick with the Brain D. Taylor Professional Award. In this photo Luc Aucoin of Plant Hope presents Kristina Scott, CIP of The Co-operators, Moncton, NB, with the 2011…
Granite Global Solutions RIMS Canada Kick Off Reception
November 30, 2011 byGranite Claims Solutions, King-Reed Investigations, Canpro Global, Rochon Engineering and Sibley & Associates (Granite Global Solutions companies) held their annual RIMS Canada Ottawa Conference ‘Kick-Off’ reception on Sept. 17 at the Aulde Dubliner and Pour House in Ottawa’s ByWard Market,…
2011 RIMS Canada Conference
November 30, 2011 byMore than 70 companies and organizations filled the Exhibit Hall at the 2011 RIMS Canada Conference in Ottawa. Exhibitors worked the show and showed their work, as delegates networked with colleagues and checked out the latest company offerings.
Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. RIMS Canada Conference dinner
November 30, 2011 byCrawford & Company (Canada) Inc. held its annual RIMS Canada Conference dinner on Sept. 17 at The National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
ARC Group Canada RIMS Canada Conference reception
November 30, 2011 byARC Group Canada hosted a reception at the RIMS Canada Conference in Ottawa at The Blue Cactus Bar and Grill on Sept. 19. The event included entertainment and a networking opportunity.
Ontario Anti-Fraud Task Force interim report suggests working groups look into licensing health-care clinics, creating dedicated fraud investigation unit
November 30, 2011 byThe steering committee of the Ontario Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force has asked its working groups to consider the licensing and regulation of health-care clinics, plug current gaps in regulation (such as the introduction of a regulatory regime for tow…
FirstOnSite meet and greet
November 30, 2011 byFirstOnSite Restoration’s commercial team hosted a Meet & Greet reception at the Ottawa RIMS Canada Conference on Sept. 20 at Luxe Bistro Restaurant in the ByWard Market area.