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A Tale of Two Cars
May 31, 2011 Daniel Strigberger“I know a lot about cars, man. I can look at any car’s headlights and tell you exactly which way it’s coming.” – Mitch Hedberg, comedian The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has decided that 2011 will be the…
Clarified
May 31, 2011 Don McGarvey and Anthony EspejoThe Alberta Court Clarifies Limitation Date for Declatory Judgment
Building Defects
May 31, 2011 Stephen Blaney and John McGloneClaims for moisture penetration in new buildings continues to rise
Drinking Water Flows Again
May 31, 2011 Karen SchmidtHomemade explosive renders drinking water unsafe for consumption
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…
CSN Collision and Glass
May 31, 2011 byCSN Collision and Glass hosted their 2nd annual Date Night on Apr. 5. There was food, cocktails and a private screening of The Lincoln Lawyer starring Matthew McConaughey. The CSN Team and its members invited insurance adjusters for a night…
The Honourable Order of the Blue Goose International Scotch Nosing
May 31, 2011 byThe 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. The evening started with cocktails in The Vault, followed by dinner in the…
Ontario Divisional Court sets aside FSCO director delegate ruling in Pastore
May 31, 2011 byThe Ontario Divisional Court ruled in Aviva v. Pastore that the determination of a Class 4 (marked) or Class 5 (extreme) psychological impairment under subsection (g) cannot include consideration for pain associated with physical injuries. The decision reverses a Financial…
RIMS 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition
May 31, 2011 byVancouver was host to the RIMS 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition May 1–5. The risk and insurance industry community took advantage of the exceptional beauty of the city and surroundings to hold and attend numerous receptions, special events, dinners and…
Backflow valves highly effective in reducing sewer backup damage: Saskatoon utility manager
May 31, 2011 byBackflow valves are 85 per cent effective in eliminating sewer backup, according to Galen Heinrichs, stormwater utility manager with the City of Saskatoon.Moreover, in that 15 per cent of instances in which a home experienced some sewer backup despite having…