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Travel Risk Management
September 30, 2011 Mark LaLondeEnhancing staff safety and organizational success
On The Scene
September 30, 2011 byFirstOnSite has expanded its Ontario management team with three new appointments. Steve Gregg is now district manager of the GTA. In this role, he will oversee the operations and service delivery of several FirstOnSite locations across Southern Ontario. Jim Mandeville…
WICC Ontario Golf
September 30, 2011 byMore than 220 golfers attended the 12th annual WICC Ontario Golf Tournament on July 11 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. Attendees enjoyed a barbeque lunch, silent auction, raffle and dinner. A WICC cheque for $250,000 was presented…
Winmar Toronto/Brampton and Gilbertson Davis Emerson boat cruise
September 30, 2011 byMore than 150 guests boarded the Yankee Lady III for a four-hour tour of the Toronto harbour. The third annual event, co-sponsored by Winmar Toronto/Brampton and Gilbertson Davis Emerson LLP, raised $5,000 for Kerry’s Place Autism Services. The cruise, held…
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