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Decoding Medical Rehabilitation Terms

March 31, 2009 Judy Farrimond

In today’s multi-cultural society, there is no doubt it is helpful to know a second or even third language in addition to English. However, in the insurance industry, although being multi-lingual is an asset, the most critical language to have

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GK (KOVA) Cup

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The seventh annual GK (KOVA) Cup was held on Mar. 26 at Moss Park arena. Over 20 players came out for a friendly game, which saw the It’s Our Faults, coached by Laurel Dimaso of Masterclean, beat out the No

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Containment Strategies

January 31, 2009 Laura Kupcis

Communication key to curbing escalating property claims costs

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The Order of the Blue Goose’s Ontario Pond

November 30, 2008 by

The Order of the Blue Goose’s Ontario Pond hosted a Night at the Races at Woodbine Race Track. One-hundred and thirty-five ganders and guests braved the frigid night air in a heated trackside tent for good fun, great food, camaraderie

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Age and Knowledge

September 30, 2008 Laura Kupcis

Youth, stamina, determination and experience are what sets Midwest Claims Services apart.

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The Psychology of a Loss

July 31, 2008 Asser Ghazouly

Understanding the emotional cycle in a property loss

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Ensuring a Lifeline

July 31, 2008 Laura Kupcis

When disaster strikes everybody rallies together to ensure those impacted have the basic necessities. The CIAA has the experience and the manpower to assist the government in expediting Disaster Financial Assistance.

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Ensuring a Lifeline

July 31, 2008 Laura Kupcis

When disaster strikes everybody rallies together to ensure those impacted have the basic necessities. The CIAA has the experience and the manpower to assist the government in expediting Disaster Financial Assistance.

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Intentional Damage

July 31, 2008 Peter Gibson

The NWT Court of Appeal provides a clear and restrictive test for determining liability when damages are intentionally caused by a third party.

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GK KOVA Cup

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The sixth annual GK KOVA Cup drew employees from Aviva Canada and Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering together on Apr. 16 at Moss Park Arena. Team Blue/Our Faults defeated team White/No Faults by a score of 14-9. A post-game reception was

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Who Responds and Who Pays?

March 31, 2008 Mitchell Gibbs

Increased liability, limited training, environmental impact and a lack of an emergency plan, means that spill response is not as straightforward as it once might have been. There are response companies that are specific about the type of chemicals and

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Outside the Policy Scope

March 31, 2008 Vanessa Mariga

Insureds should not be able to seek coverage for punitive damages under their automobile policy, Stephen G. Ross, of Rogers Partners LLP, told delegates at the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association (OIAA)’s 2008 conference. He stressed that to cover an insured