Claims, Interrupted
May 8, 2018 Shane Swinson, SVP, insurance portfolio, FirstOnSite RestorationWhy a new breed of storms paves a new course for claims managers
Understanding Business Interruption Losses
April 11, 2018 Jay Strano, Managing Director, Crawford Forensic Accounting ServicesPrompted by the emergence of new triggers, business interruption remains a top risk according to the 2017 Allianz Risk Barometer, which defines it as “a loss of income that could impair a company’s revenue stream and thus [trigger] a shortfall…
Trojan Horse or Workhorse?
March 16, 2018 Emily Atkins, EditorIs smart automation a boon or bane?
Lessons from the field in Fort Mac
March 15, 2018 Kris Rzesnoski, vice-president, business development, EncircleOn May 3, 2016 a massive wildfire swept through the remote Alberta community of Fort McMurray, necessitating the largest wildfire evacuation in Canadian history, with upwards of 88,000 people fleeing their homes. May 3rd was a turning point as well…
New data requirements will make cyber coverage mandatory
March 12, 2018 Heather SandersonEnacted by the European Parliament to simplify business rules for companies operating in the EU market and to strengthen the privacy rights of EU citizens, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect May 25, 2018. When it comes…
Fentany – What you need to know if you encounter it
March 7, 2018 Mike Wiebe, Partner & General Manager, Trauma Scene Bio ServicesWhat is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more toxic. When used legitimately, it is a Schedule II prescription drug and it is typically used to treat…
Insurance implications of marijuana legalization
March 2, 2018 Jennifer Huneault and Jason ArcuriWith legalization of recreational marijuana use slated to take effect in Canada on July 1, 2018, challenge and change is on the horizon. But with change also comes great opportunity, not only for businesses and industries directly involved in the…
Putting the brakes on
March 1, 2018 Emily Atkins, EditorThe second in our two-part series looking at structural problems in Ontario’s and BC’s auto insurance systems.
Property Loss Update: The importance of good fire investigation
December 19, 2017 Glenn Gibson and Andrew EckartI’ve been writing on topics that impact front-line loss adjusters for over 25 years. I have now expanded things a bit by adding lawyer Andrew Eckart to form a writing team with me. I had the good fortune to have…
Message from the President
December 19, 2017 Monica Kuzyk, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters’ AssociationImagine the evacuation order has been issued, and you have an hour to gather your family, emergency supplies and head to a designated safety zone or an evacuation centre. What do you take when your life is disrupted? For many…
La Plume du Président
December 19, 2017 Monica Kuzyk, President, ACEIImaginez qu’un ordre d’évacuation a été émis et que vous avez une heure pour rassembler votre famille, vos provisions d’urgence et pour vous diriger vers une zone de sécurité désignée ou un centre d’évacuation. Qu’emportez-vous lorsque votre vie est menacée?…
A Duty of Care in Medical Exams
December 18, 2017 Danielle Rode, associate, Martin Whalen Hennebury StampThe duty of care independent medical examiners owe examinees has undergone a significant shift in Canada in the last 20 years. A recent decision of the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal, Rubens v Sansome, 2017 NLCA 32, confirms independent…