Moves & Views
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterAlister Campbell, CEO and chief agent of Zurich Canada, has been elected chair of the Property and Casualty Insurance Compensation Corporation (PACICC). Campbell has held his post at Zurich since October 2007. He has worked in the insurance industry for…
FirstOnSite Restoration’s RIMS luncheon
June 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterFirstOnSite Restoration hosted a RIMS Vancouver luncheon at Joey Bentall One on May 3. On offer was FirstOnSite’s exclusive “Fire” martini; a luncheon buffet for invited guests; a chance to chat with members of FirstOnSite’s commercial division; and NHL hockey…
Drinking Water Flows Again
May 31, 2011 Karen SchmidtHomemade explosive renders drinking water unsafe for consumption
On The Scene
May 31, 2011 byRegional Spotlight: Ontario Regional president: Richard Swierczynski, AZ Claims Services Inc., president, phone: 905-825-0027, fax: 905-825-5543First vice president and chair of sick & vigil committee: Teresa Mitchell; Crawford Global Technical Services, senior adjuster, phone: 705-728-5597, fax: 705-728-2167Treasurer and chair of…
Moves & Views
May 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCatlin Canada has appointed Stan Chlon as its product manager of property. Chlon has more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry as a commercial property underwriter and manager. He has been employed at a major commercial insurer…
St. Patrick’s Day Charity Social (April 01, 2011)
April 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterHundreds partied with a purpose at an all-industry St. Patrick’s Day Charity Social on Mar. 10 at Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub in Toronto. The event’s organizers and five sponsors – Forensic Investigations Canada, Claims Pro, Assessment Rehabilitations Services, Belfor Restoration…
Adjusting to the Conditions: Catastrophe Claims
March 31, 2011 byIn the last issue, Education Forum looked at when and how catastrophe response services are set up. In this issue, we consider catastrophe claims issues of safety, claims-handling practices and response evaluation. Safety issues The investigation of catastrophe claims can…
On The Scene (April 01, 2011)
March 31, 2011 byCraig Ryther of Claridge Insurance Adjusters has successfully completed his CIP and FSCO All Classes Licensing Requirements. Ryther is beginning his fourth year in the industry working as an accident benefits, bodily injury and liability adjuster in the Barrie area.…
Moves & Views (March 01, 2011)
March 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterTravelers Canada has promoted vice president Francine Armel to lead its financial and professional services division. Armel joined Travelers Canada in 2005 in the financial and professional services division, which offers management liability and professional indemnity products for public, private…
Transparent Billing
February 1, 2011 Ingrid Himmelman, FirstOnSite RestorationNew, proprietary technology has enabled transparent billing for work undertaken on large, complex commercial losses.
Necessity Breeds Innovation
January 1, 2011 David Gambrill, EditorInsurers are working with their claims-handling partners to find new ways to reduce the $18 billion in claims costs Canadian property and casualty insurers paid out as of 2010 Q3. Innovation comes in various forms, including billing arrangements, more efficient business or best practices, reducing administrative costs and even changing the nature of the insurer-vendor partnerships themselves.
Paul Davis Systems Open House
January 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterPaul Davis Systems Burlington location held a Holiday Open House on Nov. 4. Guests were able to take a tour of the new location, where they learned about different cleaning and drying techniques, among other restoration practices. Burlington Mayor Cam…