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Underwriting
CSN Collision & Glass annual conference
November 30, 2011 byCSN Collision & Glass hosted the network’s 9th annual conference from Sept. 22 to 24, 2011. CSN members, insurance partners and vendors joined together at The Westin Ottawa for the three-day business conference to gain insight into today’s collision repair…
National Insurance Conference of Canada
November 30, 2011 byDelegates of the 2011 National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC) held in Vancouver, BC enjoyed the opportunity to share refreshment and conversation during the opening night of the conference. The conference raised more than $21,000 through donations made in lieu…
Quebec P&C insurers list top risks related to severe weather and climate change
November 30, 2011 bySevere weather and climate change can call insurers’ pricing assumptions into question, create work overloads in response to large claims events and potentially lead insurers to cut back on offering certain forms of coverage, according to a survey conducted by…
Ontario court criticizes insurer for not inspecting fine art collection prior to binding coverage in fire case
September 30, 2011 byThe Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled against awarding punitive damages against Chubb Insurance Company of Canada in a case involving the destruction of a high-end art collection in a 1997 fire. In doing so, however, the court ruling took…
Staying Dry
September 30, 2011 Laura KupcisReducing the risk of basement flooding is a priority for both insurance companies and municipalities.
The Claims Loop
September 30, 2011 Laura KupcisIt is essential for independent adjusters to keep everyone involved in the claims process: The insured, the insurer and the broker
Large Loss
September 30, 2011 Laura KupcisWhen handling large losses, an adjuster must ensure they are not making promises that later cannot be kept
Fraud and other Faux-pas
September 30, 2011 David GambrillIdentity theft, homemade trailers and small claims settlement take centre stage at educational seminar.
Green Energy
September 30, 2011 Allison KlymyshynAn Emerging Insurance Issue
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…