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Brokers
Bye, Bye Portals
June 1, 2011 Karl Greenlaw, CEO, Brovada Technologies Inc.Streamlined upload functionality is becoming the order of the day, and company portal technology is falling by the wayside.
Moves & Views
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterAlister Campbell, CEO and chief agent of Zurich Canada, has been elected chair of the Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation (PACICC). Campbell has held his post at Zurich since October 2007. He has worked in the insurance industry for…
OIBA Open House
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association held its OIBA Open House on Apr. 21 at the historic Aberdeen Pavillion in Ottawa. With more than 600 attendees, the event kicked-off with a ‘Free Education Seminar’ offering three free RIBO hours. The Open…
Scotch Nosing
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Honourable Order of the Blue Goose International, Ontario Pond held its 11th Annual Scotch Nosing on Apr. 27 at the One King West Hotel & Residence in Toronto. The evening started with cocktails in The Vault, followed by dinner…
Crawford & Company hosts dinner
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCrawford & Company (Canada) offered RIMS Vancouver delegates a little taste of Paris in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar set the stage for the evening. Guests mingled on the 1912 Yaletown heritage building’s glass-covered courtyard…
FirstOnSite Restoration’s RIMS luncheon
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterFirstOnSite Restoration hosted a RIMS Vancouver luncheon at Joey Bentall One on May 3. On offer was FirstOnSite’s exclusive “Fire” martini; a luncheon buffet for invited guests; a chance to chat with members of FirstOnSite’s commercial division; and NHL hockey…
RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterHundreds of exhibitors filled the Exhibit Hall at the RIMS 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Vancouver. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the show floor bustled with thousands of delegates from throughout North America and around the globe. The…
MarketPlace
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadian Market Mutual policyholders of The Economical vote against dissident proposal to replace board Mutual policyholders of The Economical Mutual Insurance Company voted 649-192 on May 26 against a motion that would have removed its current board of directors and…
RIMS Canada Night
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe 2011 RIMS Conference and Exhibition was held on ‘home turf’ in Vancouver, but that didn’t stop Canadian delegates from gathering for Canada Night, sponsored by SCM Insurance Services and the Canadian Litigation Counsel. The event offered fellow Canadians a…
No-Fault
May 31, 2011 Barbara L. Devlin and Gregory S. PunDeduction of No-Fault (Part 7) Benefits from Motor Vehicle Accident Damages Awards in British Columbia
Adjusting to SABS: Getting a Grip on Serious Injuries
May 31, 2011 byAs a result of Ontario’s new Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), which came into effect last September, the adjuster’s role in Ontario auto accident claims has changed. In this issue of Education Forum, we look at some of the knowledge…
On The Scene
May 31, 2011 byRegional Spotlight: Ontario Regional president: Richard Swierczynski, AZ Claims Services Inc., president, phone: 905-825-0027, fax: 905-825-5543First vice president and chair of sick & vigil committee: Teresa Mitchell; Crawford Global Technical Services, senior adjuster, phone: 705-728-5597, fax: 705-728-2167Treasurer and chair of…