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Underwriting
Belfor Cancer Ride
July 31, 2011 byThe Inaugural Belfor Cancer Ride was held on June 24. The industry motorcycle event was organized to help raise funds for the Princess Margaret, Weekend to End Women’s Cancers. The event took riders on a scenic route through Buckhorn and…
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…
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,…
B.C. changes Insurance Act to protect co-insureds
July 31, 2011 byB.C. has changed its Insurance Act to protect innocent co-insureds from coverage exclusions if a loss is caused by the criminal act of another person co-insured on the same policy. Based on the wording of the law, a policy exclusion…
Insurers need to discuss restricted activities with clients, in light of arbitrator’s ruling in Ontario limo “stripper pole” case: lawyer
July 31, 2011 byA McMillan LLP article says insurance companies should be discussing any expectations placed on clients and restrictions on activities permitted on insured premises or within an insured vehicle, based on an Ontario arbitrator’s ruling in Whipple v. Economical Mutual Insurance…
Changes to Alberta Insurance Act to come into effect on July 1, 2012
July 31, 2011 byAlberta’s department of finance and enterprise has outlined changes to the Alberta Insurance Act that will go into effect on July 1, 2012. Legislative amendments to the Act include the following: Legislation will require statutory conditions to be incorporated into…
On the Rise
July 31, 2011 Laura KupcisAs incoming president of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association, Greg Merrithew intends to increase the profile and value of the association
Changing Climate
July 31, 2011 Mike WallaceHow climate change is changing insurance
Correct Evaluation
July 31, 2011 David George WeldonLoss size can be dramatically affected through careful consideration of whether the damaged equipment is to be repaired or replaced
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…
Facing the Flood
May 31, 2011 Laura KupcisManitoba is currently bracing against the threat of flooding. That threat continues to be reduced in part due to flood prevention methods the province has established. The increase in water-related claims also brings the issue of overland flooding to the forefront.
Clarified
May 31, 2011 Don McGarvey and Anthony EspejoThe Alberta Court Clarifies Limitation Date for Declatory Judgment