Why thieves are targeting Ford F-series Super Trucks
December 5, 2017 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefFord F-series Super Duty trucks dominated the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)’s 2017 list of Top 10 stolen vehicles because they are perfect for both individuals committing ‘opportunistic’ crimes such as joyriding and for organized crime rings looking to sell…
MPI earns certification by Certified Collision Care, which has strategic partnerships with major automakers
October 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance’s (MPI) new centre for automotive research and training has been officially certified by Certified Collision Care, which has strategic partnerships with Fiat Chrysler Canada, Ford Motor Company of Canada and Nissan Canada for OEM certification. The new…
Manitoba Public Insurance opens new centre for automotive research and training
October 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has opened a new, state-of-the-art centre for automotive research and training to keep pace with “rapid changes in the design, construction, technology and reparability of motor vehicles,” provincial Minister of Crown Services Cliff Cullen announced on…
Boyd Group Income Fund to acquire collision repair company Assured Automotive for $193.6 million
May 30, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterBoyd Group Income Fund (BGIF) is looking to cement the Boyd Group’s position as a leading provider of collision repair services in Canada with the announcement it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and business of…
CANADIAN COLLISION INDUSTRY FORUM (CCIF) TORONTO, FEBRUARY 1, 2014
February 1, 2014 by Canadian UnderwriterA total of 377 repairers, insurers and suppliers representing the insurance claims and collision repair industries attended the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting on February 1 in Toronto. Leanne Jefferies, director of collision programs for AIA Canada, welcomed the…
CANADIAN COLLISION INDUSTRY FORUM (CCIF) MEETING, TORONTO, JANUARY 25, 2013
January 25, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadian Underwriter// // // // (function() { var useSSL = 'https:' == document.location.protocol; var src = (useSSL ? 'https:' : 'http:') + '//www.googletagservices.com/tag/js/gpt.js'; document.write('’); })(); // // // // // // // // // < img src=”http://b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=12982857&cv=2.0&cj=1″ /> More than…
Moves & Views
October 1, 2012 by Canadian Underwriter1 Alister Campbell [1] assumed his duties as CEO of The Guarantee Company of North America, effective September 4, 2012. Over the past 27 years, Campbell has held senior executive positions in a range of capacities within the life and…
Canadian Collision Industry Forum meeting
February 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterMore than 400 stakeholders representing the insurance claims and collision repair industries attended the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting on January 28, in Toronto. Speakers included Tom Bissonnette, Parr Autobody, Saskatoon and CCIF chairman; Mike Bryan, CCIF administrator, Richard…
Canadian Collision Industry Forum (April 01, 2011)
March 31, 2011 byMore than 350 stakeholders representing the insurance claims and collision repair industries attended the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting on Jan. 29, 2011 in Toronto. Speakers included Tony Canadé (Assured Automotive), departing CCIF chairman; Tom Bissonnette (Parr Autobody), incoming…
Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting
March 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterMore than 350 stakeholders representing the insurance claims and collision repair industries attended the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting on Jan. 29, 2011 in Toronto. Speakers included Tony Canadé (Assured Automotive, Toronto), departing CCIF chairman; Tom Bissonnette (Parr Autobody,…
PPG Canada Inc. CertifedFirst Network announces Vendor Partnership Agreements and Expanded Educational Offerings
March 31, 2008 byPPG Canada Inc. and Summit Software Solutions have announced a new preferred vendor partnership, giving the PPG CertifiedFirst network of collision repair centres access to the complete line of Summit products and services. “From our customers who are already using…
Denying A Claim
November 30, 2007 byAfter a fair and thorough analysis of a claim, the loss adjuster may have to deliver bad news to the insured. In this article, we will discuss some important factors to keep in mind when denying a claim to the…