How home insurers could be on the hook for cyber bullying
June 4, 2018 by Greg MeckbachCyber bullying, which can result in liability claims under home insurance policies, will soon be grounds for lawsuits in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia government is now “on the verge” of bringing Bill 27 into force, law student Brayden McDonald…
Province offers compensation for flood-damaged cottages
May 16, 2018 The Canadian PressFREDERICTON – The New Brunswick government will compensate cottage owners whose properties were damaged by record-breaking flooding, while also requiring residents to develop plans to mitigate against future floods. Environment and Local Government Minister Andrew Harvey announced the special, one-time…
Message from the President
May 16, 2018 Monica Kuzyk, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters’ AssociationHow upcoming Ontario election impacts auto insurance
La Plume du Président
May 16, 2018 Monica Kuzyk, President, ACEINous ne nous qu’à quelques semaines des élections provinciales ontariennes. Les libéraux de l’Ontario sont au pouvoir depuis près de 15 ans. Selon un article de la CBC publié en 2017, seulement trois partis provinciaux sont restés au pouvoir plus…
What claims Crawford expects to see from New Brunswick flooding
May 10, 2018 by Jason ContantClaims adjuster Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. is anticipating “numerous water damage claims to homes, business and automobiles” as a result of the flooding in New Brunswick. Shelley Landry, director of operations of Crawford Canada’s Atlantic region, told Canadian Underwriter…
Ontario, Quebec wind storm to test industry capacity: Crawford
May 8, 2018 by Jason ContantThe wind storm that struck Ontario and Quebec on May 4 and 5 will significantly test the capacity of insurers, independent adjusters, call centres and restoration contractors, Crawford and Company (Canada) Inc. told Canadian Underwriter Monday. Generally speaking, wind claims…
Claims, Interrupted
May 8, 2018 Shane Swinson, SVP, insurance portfolio, FirstOnSite RestorationWhy a new breed of storms paves a new course for claims managers
Small is Beautiful
May 8, 2018 Emily Atkins, EditorIt’s fair to say that Nick Stagliano and Scott Mastromatteo dislike bureaucracy. In fact, their need to get out from under the load of meetings, paperwork and layers of management was a principal motivator in the founding of NSA Claims.…
Restoration Myth-Busting: Three-day Drying
May 8, 2018 Kris Rzesnoski, vice-president, business development, EncircleInsurance carriers could dramatically improve cycle time, profitability and improve customer service if they abandon misinformation about restorative drying. It has been nine years since one of the world’s leading restoration minds wrote the article “The three-day drying myth.” By…
Sedgwick team to include Albert Poon following merger with Cunningham Lindsey
April 25, 2018 by Jason ContantAlbert Poon, most recently president of Cunningham Lindsey Canada, will remain a key part of the team following Sedgwick Claims Management Services’ recent acquisition of Cunningham Lindsey, the president of the combined business operations in Canada told Canadian Underwriter Wednesday.…
Michael Holden named president of Canadian operations following Sedgwick-Cunningham merger
April 18, 2018 by Jason ContantTwo days after Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. announced that it had completed its acquisition of Cunningham Lindsey, Sedgwick announced that Michael Holden will serve as president of its combined business operations in Canada. Holden has led Sedgwick and subsidiary…
Sedgwick completes acquisition of Cunningham Lindsey
April 16, 2018 by Greg MeckbachSedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. has completed its acquisition of Tampa, Fla.-based Cunningham Lindsey, Sedgwick announced Monday. Both Cunningham Lindsey and Memphis, Tenn.-based Sedgwick have offices in Canada. “The combined organization—including the subsidiaries of Sedgwick, Vericlaim and Cunningham Lindsey, with…