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Ontario needs to crack down on independent medical examiners: Accident victims’ group
December 10, 2012 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorAn advocacy organization representing auto accident victims is taking issue with some of the recommendations of the recently released report from the auto fraud task force in Ontario. Although it describes the report as “largely a thoughtful and targeted approach…
ClaimsPro acquires Manitoba’s Westman Claims Adjusters
December 5, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterIndpendent adjusting company ClaimsPro has announced its acquisition of Westman Claims Adjusters, effective Dec. 4. Based out of Brandon, Man., Westman has been serving the property and casualty market since 2008 and has strong relationships with its local brokerages. Related…
IBC says Ontario NDP critic cherry picking facts on auto insurance premiums
December 3, 2012 Harmeet Singh, Online EditorThe Insurance Bureau of Canada says the Ontario NDP’s consumer affairs critic is cherry picking his facts on auto insurance premiums in the province, after the MPP presented research on the issue Monday. NDP consumer affairs critic and Bramalea-Gore-Malton MPP…
NY governor introduces measures for faster Sandy-related claims handling
December 3, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterNew York governor Andrew Cuomo has introduced new measures for faster processing of superstorm Sandy-related claims by insurers, in an effort to have consumers receive payments faster, following major destruction after the storm. The state’s Department of Financial Services (DFS)…
The Reluctant Claimant
December 2, 2012 The CIP Society, Insurance Institute of CanadaThe CIP Society Ethics Series: What are the ethical considerations in a situation where a policyholder, having experienced a serious car accident, displays tell-tale signs that he just wants the claims process to be over and done. What if an adjuster responds to that vulnerability by making a settlement offer that is too low?
Full Spectrum
December 2, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterIt’s a safe bet that Canada’s property and casualty insurers are in for big changes. How dramatic those changes will be, what form they will take and when they will ultimately unfold are expected to fall on many points along the spectrum. Building on hard data and emerging trends, insurance companies are blending old with new as they prepare for all shades of risk.
Getting Personal
December 2, 2012 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorSome lawyers caution that Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment is getting more aggressive about naming directors and officers as being personally responsible for clean-up costs. It is also important to note commercial general liability insurance policies do not usually cover risks of historical contamination and third-party liability does not necessarily cover clean-up costs of one’s own property.
Plant Hope Adjusters new CIP professionals
December 1, 2012 byPlant Hope Adjusters is proud to announce the attainment of Chartered Insurance Professional standing with the Insurance Institute of Canada by Jonathan Frenette (left) and Rob Corbett. Both Jonathan and Rob started their adjusting careers with Plant Hope as part…
Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association presents Nova Scotia Awards in Halifax
December 1, 2012 byGrant King, president of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association Nova Scotia Region, presenting the CIAA Nova Scotia awards to: Debbie Oliver, Fairway Insurance Services — Best Result in Essentials of Loss Adjusting; and Gregory Blacklock, Intact Insurance Canada — Best…
Mario Orellana joins Electronics and Equipment Restoration team of Strone’s Itech division
December 1, 2012 byItech is pleased to welcome Mario Orellana to the Electronics and Equipment Restoration team, as he takes on the role of Electronics Restoration Manager. Itech – a Division of STRONE – is an environmentally-conscious company offering restoration and remediation services…
Paul Davis Systems announces field operations appointment
December 1, 2012 byPaul Davis Systems Canada, Ltd. has appointed Rory MacKinnon to the role of Field Operations Specialist. In his new role Rory will be working in conjunction with the Franchise & Field Operations team to provide timely support our franchisee partners…
Insurance Institute of Canada releases demographic analysis of P&C industry
December 1, 2012 byThe Insurance Institute of Canada has completed its third research report on the industry’s workforce issues, set to be released in January 2013. A Demographic Analysis of the P&C Insurance Industry in Canada 2012 – 2022 focuses on “the impact…