Another flood recovery centre to open in Saskatchewan
July 21, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterNearly one week after a Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) flood recovery centre opened in Estevan, Sask., the Ministry of Government Relations said that another centre will open in the Town of Watrous. The centre will open to provide support…
AXIS Capital estimates US$104 million in Q2 2016 losses from weather and cat events, including Fort McMurray wildfire
July 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterPembroke, Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced on Monday its preliminary estimate of second quarter 2016 catastrophe and weather-related losses, including major losses from the Fort McMurray wildfire. AXIS Capital’s preliminary estimate of Q2 2016 cat and weather-related pre-tax losses…
Proactive Claims Communication: A Lost Art in Customer Service
July 15, 2016 Dara BangaInsurance claims adjusters need the trust of their policyholders
Making a Connection
July 15, 2016 Emily Atkins, EditorCommunications and integrity are key for Warren Garrett of RF Moore Claims Services Ltd.
Flood recovery centres open in Estevan, Sask.
July 14, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe government of Saskatchewan announced on Thursday that a temporary Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) flood recovery centre will open in the city of Estevan to provide immediate support and advice to residents affected by recent severe weather and flooding.…
SGI Canada assigning more adjusters to deal with Saskatchewan flooding claims following heavy rainfall
July 12, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSGI Canada will be assigning additional adjusters to Estevan, Saskatchewan – among the areas in the province hit by heavy rainfall that prompted localized flash flooding – to handle what is anticipated to be higher-than-normal claim volumes, the insurer reported…
Ian Gallagher elected president of Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association
June 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterVeteran aviation claims adjuster Ian Gallagher has been elected president of the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association (OIAA), taking over from Catherine Groot. Gallagher works in St. Catharines as an executive adjuster for Vancouver-based Kernaghan Adjusters Ltd. In addition to aviation,…
MGB Claims Consultants announces acquisition of ProFormance Group Insurance Solutions
June 8, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterMGB Claims Consultants Inc. announced on Wednesday that it has acquired ProFormance Group Insurance Solutions Inc. “as part of an overall strategy for expansion to better service our clients and strengthen our presence in both the Lloyds of London and…
Insurance industry ‘has to be ready’ for automated vehicles: Insurance Institute speaker
May 25, 2016 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorThe rollout of fully autonomous vehicles for consumers “is quite a bit further off than we might expect,” and experts need to educate consumers about the limitations of the technology, but insurance providers should get ready over the next five…
Only 42% of polled Ontarians aware of upcoming auto insurance reforms: IBAO
May 25, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterConsumer awareness of auto insurance reforms in Ontario – many of which come into force June 1 – is far from complete, with just four in 10 survey respondents reporting they are aware of the changes. Based on feedback from…
Message from the President
May 20, 2016 Fred Plant, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' AssociationOurs is a venerable profession and you should be proud of the important work you do, every day, delivering the product of the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry in Canada. As a profession we have a responsibility to determine and…
La Plume du Président
May 20, 2016 Fred Plant, president, ACEINotre profession est une profession noble; vous devriez être fiers du travail important que vous accomplissez chaque jour, c’est-à-dire d’offrir le produit du secteur de l’assurance de dommages au Canada. L’un des nombreux avantages d’être président national de l’Association canadienne…