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Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association
July 31, 2011 byThe Ontario chapter of the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association (CICMA) held its annual golf tournament at the Cardinal Golf Course in Newmarket, Ont. on June 24. This year, 296 golfers participated in the event, raising a total of $26,000…
Licensed medical doctors, neuropsychologists should lead catastrophic impairment assessment: panel recommendation
July 31, 2011 byOntario’s Catastrophic Impairment Panel is calling for medical doctors or doctorate-level neuropsychologists (in the case of brain injuries) to be the lead evaluators in the assessment of people with catastrophic impairments arising from auto injuries. FSCO established the panel of…
Winmar grand re-opening
July 31, 2011 byWinmar celebrated the grand re-opening of its Oakville/Mississauga office in a new location. MPP Kevin Flynn, Mayor Rob Burton, Cathy Duddeck, regional and town councillor, Pam Damoff, town councilor, John Sawyer, president of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Wendy Rinella,…
Hitting the Road
July 31, 2011 Laura KupcisContinuing its commitment to be the premiere independent adjusting source for insurers, the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association has launched a catastrophe response resource. The association is also working on a new education program for independents, and continues to focus on pressing industry issues, such as adjuster health and safety.
Falling Under
July 31, 2011 Laura KupcisWhile more than 50 per cent of all claims in Ontario are currently falling under the MIG, this could have serious cost ramifications in future if case law does not favour insurers who are applying the MIG prior to the renewal date.
Businesses to prep for power outages resulting from heat wave: Marsh
July 25, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterA massive heat wave is pressuring utilities in Northeastern United States and Central Canada, potentially leading to power outages, rolling blackouts or brownouts, said Marsh.Businesses should review steps to protect their supply chain during a power outage, Marsh notes. It’s…
SGI Canada rolls out insurance declarations (“Dec”) page attachments technology
July 22, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterSGI Canada, in conjunction with Mastercom Consulting Ltd. and Zycomp, has successfully completed a download transaction providing a no-touch inclusion of an insurance declaration (“Dec”) page attachment.A Dec page is typically the first page of an insurance policy, although a…
Applied Systems accepting registrations for annual technology conference
July 21, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterApplied Systems Client Network is accepting registration for its annual Technology, Education and Networking Conference (TENCon) in 2011.The conference features education and training for principals, accountants, CSRs and IT staff in businesses using Applied Systems insurance agency and broker management…
B.C. credit union sells Prospera Insurance Agencies to Westland Insurance
July 12, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterProspera Credit Union, the fourth-largest credit union in B.C., has sold Prospera Insurance Agencies (PIA) to Westland Insurance Group. “Our board and management determined that we needed to find a partner with the same values and culture around member service…
Jones DesLauriers finalizes succession plan, announces personnel changes
July 11, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterJones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc. (JDIMI), one of Canada’s largest independent brokerages, has finalized its succession plan with the announcement of a new executive team.Founding partners Robert (Bob) Jones and Rick DesLauriers have divested some of their ownership to allow…
Changes to Ontario law make it easier for out-of-province insurance agents, adjusters to obtain equivalent licence in Ontario
July 8, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterRecent changes to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and the Ontario Labour Mobility Act are now in effect, making it easier for licenced general insurance agents and adjusters outside Ontario to apply for and receive a licence in Ontario…
Broker launches mobile app to help insureds submit info at scene of an accident
July 6, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterRhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers has created a mobile app, My Pocket Insurance Broker, which provides information to help insured at the scene of an accident.The application is designed for Android and iPhones. In addition to information to help an…