On The Move (May 01, 2000)
May 1, 2000 by Canadian UnderwriterMabel Sansom, executive director of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario, has announced her resignation effective when the association moves its offices to Ottawa later this year. Crawford Adjusters Canada has announced it is splitting the role of president and…
Coming Events (May 01, 2000)
May 1, 2000 by Canadian UnderwriterAnnouncements in Coming Events are run free of charge as a service to the industry. Items should be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month in which the announcement is to appear. Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association…
Digital sharpens adjusters’ focus
March 1, 2000 Lorne Montgomery, Crawford Adjusters CanadaEmerging technologies are having a great impact upon the insurance industry, in particular the adjusting field. One innovation that is leaving its mark on adjusting in particular is digital photography. Incorporating photos into insurance reports is critical to developing comprehensive…
Coming Events (March 01, 2000)
March 1, 2000 by Canadian UnderwriterAnnouncements in Coming Events are run free of charge as a service to the industry. Items should be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month in which the announcement is to appear. Toronto Insurance Women’s Association:…
Regulators circling THE ADJUSTERS
March 1, 2000 Lowell ConnHarmonization efforts on the east coast have not gone unnoticed by regulators nationwide, with most provincial legislators carefully watching Insurance Act rewrites across the country in an effort for more standardized rules and regulations. Most recently, the regulatory sights have…
Coming Events (February 01, 2000)
February 1, 2000 by Canadian UnderwriterAnnouncements in Coming Events are run free of charge as a service to the industry. Items should be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month in which the announcement is to appear. Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association:…
ReplacementFinder joins the e-business fold
February 1, 2000 Kathryn SchroederFinding replacements for insured damaged products, at competitive prices, is a constant challenge to the insurance industry. The costs can have a severe affect on company bottom lines. “If adjusters had the ability to comparison shop among competing suppliers in…
Your Frontline Partner
January 1, 2000 Sam Malatesta Vice President, Marketing & Insurance Relations, CHow insurers treat customers when it counts most will be a critical marketing element that will lead to brand recognition and brand loyalty for all those involved in the insurance distribution channel.
Software standardizes claim costs
January 1, 2000 Michael AndrewsEach year U.S. insureds are involved in about 35 million automobile accidents. The cost to repair these vehicles tops an eye-popping nine billion dollars — more than the combined 1998 net incomes of Microsoft, Sears and Disney. Not surprisingly, automobile…
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH CLAIMCOSTS
January 1, 2000 Sean van Zyl, EditorWith little room to maneuver on premium growth and enhancing investment returns, property and casualty insurers are likely to turn their attention in the year ahead to better risk selection and improved claims handling efficiency to boost bottom-line performance, industry…
On The Move (January 01, 2000)
January 1, 2000 by Canadian UnderwriterCrawford Adjusters Canada has announced the appointment of Santo Carbone as vice president of corporate services. He replaces retiring Rex Stephenson. Carbone has 20 years of experience as an adjuster with expertise in claims management, customer relations and problem solving.…
Alternative Dispute Resolution: “Virtual Settlement” online
January 1, 2000 Gary Winston, Director and General Manager of Canadian OperationPressed with rising claim costs and cutthroat pricing, insurers are having to look for cost-effective ways to reduce operating costs. Technology is expected to play a significant role in this respect in coming years, however an area offering enormous short-term scope is electronic settlement of casualty losses. Virtual settlement has finally come to Canada.