Building Noah’s Ark
July 2, 2012 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorFlooding in Thunder Bay and Montreal have shone the spotlight on the adequacy of municipal infrastructure and if it can handle increasingly frequent storm events.
Not in Kansas Anymore
March 31, 2012 By Craig HarrisA torrent of tornado activity has highlighted the risk of severe convective storms. While there is some debate over whether twisters are on the rise, the devastating potential for loss of life, injuries and extreme property damage means that the claims response from independent adjusters has to be quick and comprehensive.
Taking Chances
January 31, 2012 Laura KupcisWhen it comes to safety, independent adjusters have come a long way from years past when safety was not high on the priority list. Now, internal company policies, and a healthy dose of common sense, are relied upon to direct adjusters to make the safest choices when handling claims.
Adjusters in the Field
September 30, 2011 Greg MerrithewWorkplace safety and the role of the adjuster
Strengthening the Base
August 1, 2011 David Gambrill, EditorRIMS President Scott B. Clark is a big believer in strengthening the organization’s local chapter base and expanding the political influence of risk managers, which may be of benefit to Canadian RIMS chapters in the future.
10 Coverage Decisions from 2010 That You Ought To Know About
January 31, 2011 Christopher DunnIt was a relatively busy year in Canadian courts for insurers. While all was relatively quiet on the Supreme Court of Canada front, with the exception of release of the much-anticipated decision in Progressive Homes v. Lombard, the Ontario Court…
Built to a New Code
August 1, 2010 Grant Kelly, Director, Climate Change Adaptation Projects, Institute For Catastrophic Loss ReductionThe Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) has called for changes to the Ontario Building Code to help prevent water and wind damage.
The Other Side of the Desk
June 1, 2010 Keith EdwardsOpinion/Analysis; As an adjuster, I know all about delivering good customer service. But after a flood in our place earlier this year, I learned a whole lot about what the claimants go through.
An Oft Forgotten Risk
May 31, 2010 Dennis Turriff And Mark BaileyHot water heater failures, due to age or damage, are among the top five sources of water losses in homes.
Steamatic: Flood and Learn
May 31, 2010 byThe best way to mitigate water damage losses — and keep costs in check — is through immediate response, Dave Bonnar, director of franchising and insurance development of Steamatic, said. “The faster we can get in, the faster we can…
10 Lessons for Brokers
April 1, 2010 Robert HarderA consultant breaks down what he has seen in his efforts to improve brokers’ businesses.
Seeing-Eye Technology
December 1, 2009 By: J. B. HahnInfrared technology is an increasingly economical means to detect potential risks and identify risk control measures.