FSCO publishes series of consumer brochures
February 23, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterIn additional to its annual version of “Understanding Automobile Insurance”, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has published a series of pamphlets to assist consumers in buying insurance and filing claims.“What to do After an Auto Accident” is intended…
On The Move (February 01, 2005)
February 1, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterCunningham Lindsey Canada Ltd. has appointed Greg Doerr as branch manager of its Barrie, Ontario office. Doerr has been with the firm since 2001, and has more than 10 year adjusting experience. Cunningham Lindsey has also named Michael Alwyn as…
Views (February 01, 2005)
February 1, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterLaw firm Miller Thomson LLP has expanded its presence into Quebec, merging with Pouliot Mercure. The Montreal-based firm has 56 lawyers, bringing Miller Thomson’s total professional staff to more than 500. The Quebec office will operate under the name Miller…
What’s new: In brief (January 11, 2005)
January 11, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterCIBC Insurance is providing quotes on p&c insurance from various other insurers, to clients in Ontario and Alberta, via the bank’s website. The site provides a link to online insurance marketplace Kanetix as a service to clients, although CIBC no…
Coalition highlights “frauds to watch for” in 2005
January 9, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterThe U.S. Coalition Against Insurance Fraud has released its list of “frauds to watch out for” in 2005.Among the top scams consumers should be on the lookout for are bogus airbags the CAIF says there have been instances where insurance…
What’s new: In brief (January 03, 2005)
January 3, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadian Alliance of Physical Damage Appraisers (CAPDA) and U.S.-based Insurance Appraisal Network (IAnet), national networks of appraisal and adjusting services, have signed a strategic relationship to offer services in both countries. CAPDA is a network of automotive appraisers and inspectors…
ICBC Nets Two Guilty Pleas on “False Information” Charges
January 1, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Corp. of B.C. says two residents of the province have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from providing false information to the public auto insurer in two separate incidents. In the first case, Ahmad Reza Ahmadj of New Westminster,…
Views (January 01, 2005)
January 1, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterCrawford Adjusters’ Jeff Bowman presents the “Virginia Crawford Distinguished Service Award” to Dawn Boyle, who accepted the award on behalf of her late husband, Jeff. Jeff Boyle was branch manager for Crawford’s claims management services operation in Victoria, BC, until…
Collision Repair: Change Is the Only Constant
January 1, 2005 by Canadian UnderwriterJust as insurers have faced massive change in the auto insurance business over the past several years, so have their collision repair partners. As body shop owners and their business partners met recently for the inaugural PPG CertifiedFirst Network Conference in Calgary, change management was very much the topic of choice. And speakers say that those who can keep pace with change will reap the rewards with both their insurer partners and, more importantly, with consumers.
Claims Convergence: A New Model for Healthcare
January 1, 2005 Sam MalatestaFirst things first – fixing cars is nothing like fixing people! However, there may be some similarities between the collision side of the auto claims economy and the healthcare side. Just as insurers and their auto bodyshop partners strive to provide quality repairs in a more efficient and effective manner, the stakeholders on the healthcare side need to begin to focus on their common goal – fixing people better and faster.
ICBC nets two guilty pleas on “false information” charges
December 22, 2004 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Corp. of B.C. says two residents of the provinces have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from providing false information to the public auto insurer in two separate incidents.In the first case, Ahmad Reza Ahmadj of New Westminster, B.C.…
Collision repair reps meet with Colle on tow truck rules
December 21, 2004 by Canadian UnderwriterRepresentatives of the collision repair industry recently met with the man in charge of reforming Ontario’s auto insurance rules to discuss proposals relating to bodyshops and tow trucks.Hamilton District Autobody Repair Association (HARA) executive director John Norris says he and…