Moves & Views (December 01, 2010)
December 1, 2010 by Canadian Underwriter1 Katherine A. Mabe will succeed Noel Walpole as president and CEO of The Economical Insurance Group (TEIG). She starts at The Group on Nov. 15, 2010. Prior to accepting her role at TEIG, Mabe was president of the specialty…
Spring Fresh – 30th Anniversary
December 1, 2010 by Canadian UnderwriterSpring Fresh, a division of FirstOnSite Restoration, celebrated its 30th anniversary with an Open House on Oct. 15. Guests toured the new office and plant location in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The evening started with cocktails, followed by a tasty selection…
Paul Davis Systems Holiday Open House
November 30, 2010 byPaul Davis Systems Burlington location held a Holiday Open House on Nov. 4. Guests were able to take a tour of the location, where they learned about different cleaning and drying techniques, among other restoration practices. Mayor Cam Jackson was…
Large Loss Adjusting
November 30, 2010 Greg W. MadillTechniques and procedural know how
On the Scene (December 01, 2010)
November 30, 2010 byDeanna Hodges has joined Insignia Forensic Group Inc. Hodges is a chartered accountant who has specialized in insurance loss quantification for 10 years, with a particular expertise in income replacement benefit calculations. • Granite Global Solutions Inc. — the holding…
26th annual Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA) Annual Conference
September 30, 2010 byDelegates and guests attended the 26th annual Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA) Annual Conference in Victoria, B. C., Aug. 26-29, 2010. Attendees started the conference with a day of golf and whale watching. The day wasrounded out with a Welcome…
Adjusting Claims for Seniors
September 30, 2010 Jon BrewerRight now, the first wave of baby boomers are approaching their mid-sixties. It is estimated that roughly 20 per cent of Canada’s population will be over 65 by 2030. Seniors are more independent and active than ever before. They remain…
To Stack or Not Stack?
September 30, 2010 Jim Tomlinson And Ruby TatlaNeil GibsonS. 267.5(7) of the Insurance Act:
Lights, Camera, Damage
September 30, 2010 Neil GibsonThird party property losses are one of the most difficult and challenging types of claim in the film and television business. A film production is looking for that picture perfect location to match their storyline. Dan, a location manager, scoured…
Constructive Adjustment
September 1, 2010 Brian LloydSolid investigation procedures and negotiating site access are among several key elements in the effective handling of a builders risk claim.
Opening the Innovation Floodgates
September 1, 2010 Blair MacLeodOpinion/Analysis; Increasing water damage is going to challenge the insurance industry to become more innovative.
Cyber Protection
August 1, 2010 Scott Schleicher & Steven AndersonInsurance coverage for cyber-liability is starting to become more refined as exposures become better understood.