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Mobility’s Legacy
February 1, 2011 Peter Symons, OARBIC Inc.Can legacy systems accommodate the rush to develop and provide applications – or ‘Apps’ – that run on iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and/or Android devices? Yes they can.
Special e-Delivery
February 1, 2011 Martin Ouellet, Applied Systems Canada Inc.Services are now available providing legally admissible proof that your email has been received and your clients’ information is protected.
Transparent Billing
February 1, 2011 Ingrid Himmelman, FirstOnSite RestorationNew, proprietary technology has enabled transparent billing for work undertaken on large, complex commercial losses.
Intensive Care
February 1, 2011 Teresa Riverso, Supportive Environments Ltd.This is the second part of a two-part article discussing the real, potential and anecdotal effects of Ontario’s auto insurance reforms on access to health care for auto injury claimants. Part I of the article, published in the January 2011 edition of Canadian Underwriter, looked at the impact of the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) and the Minor Injury Cap from the perspective of health care providers. Part II of the article, reproduced below, analyzes the new $50,000 med-rehab benefit, independent examinations and attendant care benefits. In addition, it outlines what the industry is currently doing to track and address these emerging issues.
Data Migration
February 1, 2011 Debbie Olsen, vice president, iter8 Inc.A risk management approach to data conversion can provide useful insights into both planning and resourcing conversion tasks.
Putting the ‘Flow’ Back Into Workflow
February 1, 2011 Pat Durepos, president, Keal Technology, and Peter Silk, senior vice president, business processes,The unique complexities of commercial insurance can make daily workflows incredibly challenging, highlighting the importance of broker management system (BMS) and insurance company integrations.
Climate Change in Action
February 1, 2011 Adrian Hall, director of personal specialty insurance corporate communications, RSA CanadaRSA Canada travels to Churchill, Manitoba, where the impact of climate change is far from remote
MarketPlace (February 01, 2011)
February 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadian Market Canadian catastrophes in 1998, 2005, 2009 and 2010 cost industry $3.8 billion Canadian catastrophes in 1998, 2005, 2009 and 2010 affected 850,000 insured properties and collectively cost the industry $3.8 billion, according to data from PCS-Canada. These figures…
Insurance processes are increasing operating costs for Manitoba collision repair centres: report
January 31, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurance-related business processes – including supplemental estimates and parts procurement – are extending repair times and driving up operating costs for Manitoba’s collision repair industry, according to the January 2010 Manitoba Collision Repair Industry Study.Meyers Norris Penny, an accounting firm,…
Chubb Corporation estimates its Australian flood losses to be between $75 million and $100 million
January 31, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Chubb Corporation [NYSE: CB] said its preliminary estimate of losses due to the floods in Australia would be in the range of $75 million to $100 million before tax. The company reported this estimate in its 2010 Q4 results,…
Crawford and North Waterloo Farmers Mutual launch Crawford’s Contractor Connection program
January 31, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCrawford & Company (Canada) Inc. and The North Waterloo Farmers Mutual have launched Crawford’s Contractor Connection program at North Waterloo. Contractor Connection provides insurers with a managed repair network for residential and commercial property claims programs in the Canadian insurance…
Insured flood claims in Australia reach the $1.1-billion mark
January 31, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterThe estimated insurable value of losses from the Queensland, Australia floods has increased to $1.151 billion, according to the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA).Preliminary estimates fell into the $150-million range. The ICA has reported receiving 38,460 claims as a result…