Moves & Views (August 01, 2010)
August 1, 2010 by Canadian Underwriter1 Two new Ontario Bar Association (OBA) executives are insurance law specialists. Lee Akazaki, the OBA’s new president, is a lawyer at Gilbertson, Davis, Emerson in Toronto. He specializes in personal injury, property damage, coverage disputes, commercial law, professional responsibility…
The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association’ Ontario Region Convention
July 31, 2010 byThe Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association’ Ontario Region Convention was held at Hockley Valley Resort in Orangeville, Ont., June 10 to 12. The program included the Annual General Meeting, golf on the beautiful Hockley Valley course (non-golfers were treated to the…
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.
When What Could Go Wrong Goes Right
May 31, 2010 Naomi DummettWhen a company’s claims procedures and processes are put to the test on a major holiday, one can quickly determine whether those standard practices are as effective as they should be.
On The Scene (June 01, 2010)
May 31, 2010 bySandra McInnis of Crawford & Company (Canada) has accepted the position of Women in Cancer Crusade (WICC) Gala Dinner co-chair, WICC Gala Dinner chair Michael Butler of Giffin Koerth and past dinner chair Marilyn Horrick of Chubb Canada announced. McInnis…
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…
Moves & Views (April 01, 2010)
April 1, 2010 by Canadian Underwriter1 ISO has teamed up with MSA Research Inc. to launch Property Claims Services (PCS), an industry- wide loss calculator, in Canada. PCS-Canada service will enable insurers, reinsurers, brokers and other industry stakeholders to receive industry-wide data about Canadian catastrophes,…
St. Patrick’s Day Charity Social (April 01, 2010)
April 1, 2010 by Canadian UnderwriterMore than 400 attended an all-industry St. Patrick’s Day Charity Social, held Mar. 11 at Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub in Toronto. Mustang Investigations, Belfor Restoration, Assessment Rehabilitation Services, ProFormance Adjusting and Dutton Brock LLP sponsored the event. Money raised from…
Property Loss Update (February 01, 2010)
January 31, 2010 Glenn GibsonFor the most part, 2009 was a rather quiet year in our court system for property cases. But, as we moved into the last quarter of the year things started heating up with some very interesting judgments. The past decade…
Managing Hazardous Materials During Demolition And Reconstruction: The Claims Perspective
January 31, 2010 Matthew R. AllenWhether resulting from wind, fire or water damage, insurance claims often involve the demolition, reconstruction and restoration of buildings and property. Insurance companies and adjusters often take on the task of initiating and managing the related contractor restoration and reconstruction…
Hydrocarbon Spill Claims:
November 30, 2009 Mike LabergeHow to Keep above the Plimsoll Mark
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November 1, 2009 by Canadian Underwriter1 Rong Chen has joined Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty as executive underwriter of property in Toronto. Chen has worked in the United Kingdom, Asia and Canada and holds extensive experience in property underwriting and risk management. Chen is a…