The Condo Conundrum
June 2, 2012 David Gambrill, Senior EditorB.C. brokers turned out in droves to a seminar discussing the twisted turns of applying strata insurance deductibles.
No Drive-by Trend
May 1, 2012 Greg Horn, Vice President, Industry Relations, Mitchell InternationalThe insurance industry should keep an eye on trends in accident avoidance technology, because the safety features are here to stay.
Mobilizing Against Fraud
March 1, 2012 Willie Handler, Consultant, Willie Handler and AssociatesThe Ontario Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force has taken preliminary steps to establish the scope and appropriate response to fraud.
Insurance companies turning down increasing number of requests for assessment and treatment of auto injuries: health care providers
January 31, 2012 byInsurance companies in Ontario are now turning down an increasing percentage of requests for the assessment and treatment of serious (non-minor) injuries sustained by motor vehicle accident victims, according to a survey of Ontario rehabilitation providers. The Alliance of Community…
Hiring the Private Eyes
December 1, 2011 Donald W. Ireland, Investigator, CKR GlobalSuccessful fraud investigations in Western Canada point to the value of falling back on the private investigator model to root out fraud in the face of serious constraints on resources and special investigation units.
The Moving Target
November 30, 2011 Greg MerrithewSettling a claim based on actual cash value
Recovering Costs
November 30, 2011 Lorne MontgomeryWhen are salaries and overheads recoverable?
MarketPlace
November 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCanadian Market Banks banned from promoting unauthorized insurance on Web sites Canada’s new regulations prohibiting banks from promoting unauthorized insurance products and services on their Web sites are now official. The regulations came into force with very few amendments to…
I’m Sorry
October 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterApology legislation introduced throughout the country allows people to express regret without fear that the words “I’m sorry” might constitute an admission of liability in a court of law.
Fraud and other Faux-pas
September 30, 2011 David GambrillIdentity theft, homemade trailers and small claims settlement take centre stage at educational seminar.
Finding the Phonies
September 1, 2011 David Gambrill, EditorCops and auto insurance claims investigators are warning about the identity theft of doctors, phony airbag deployment and fraudsters taking advantage of small claims settlements that go without investigation.
Subrogated Action
July 31, 2011 Michael S. TeitelbaumIn Zurich Insurance v. Ison T.H. Auto Sales Inc. addresses control of a subrogated action