Containment Strategies
January 31, 2009 Laura KupcisCommunication key to curbing escalating property claims costs
Property Loss Update (February 01, 2009)
January 31, 2009 GLENN GIBSONContinuous change is simply a way of life for modern-day, professional loss adjusters. It hits from many different directions and the ability to adapt can be impacted by the daily challenges of dealing with customers who have been traumatized by…
On the Scene (February 01, 2009)
January 31, 2009 byTim Ponton has been appointed regional vice president (Western) and brings with him a wealth of experience and passion to his new role with Winmar Franchise Corp. Ponton’s management, administration and adjuster experience over the past 28 years with Major…
Prescribing Em•pa•thy
January 1, 2009 Fred Plant, President, Plant Hope Adjusters Ltd.The loss adjusting field has a great deal of resources available to it when it comes to teaching technical knowledge, but the resources dry up when it comes to teaching the critical skill of “bedside manner.”
D&O Policies
November 30, 2008 Michael J. LibbyCoverage Issues Arising Out of Shareholder Claims
On the Scene (October 01, 2008)
September 30, 2008 byCrawford & Company (Canada) Inc. lost a long-time stalwart member and friend with the passing of John McHugh on Sept. 24, 2008. John, vice president, Claims Operations for Crawford, was known throughout the industry as a fine gentleman, a devoted…
MOVES & VIEWS (September 01, 2008)
September 1, 2008 by Canadian Underwriter1 Aon’s Ontario claims group has made a variety of new staff appointments. Eugene Savaia [1a] has been appointed senior claims consultant. Savaia has more than 26 years worth of insurance claims experience, most recently with Zurich North America Canada.…
Moves & Views (August 01, 2008)
August 1, 2008 by Canadian UnderwriterUPCOMING EVENTS: FOR A COMPLETE LIST VISIT www.canadianunderwriter.ca AND CLICK ‘MY EVENTS CALENDAR” ON THE HOME PAGE
Winmar opens Peterborough office
August 1, 2008 by Canadian UnderwriterWinmar Property Restoration Specialists have opened a new office in Peterborough, ON. Randy Chatterton, owner of Winmar General Contractors and Property Restoration Specialists in Belleville, ON took ownership of the Peterborough location in May. “We are excited to attend the…
Kawartha/Durham OIAA
August 1, 2008 by Canadian UnderwriterMore than 470 delegates gathered at the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association’s Kawartha/Durham Chapter out-of-town meeting on May 29-30 in Peterborough, ON. Seminars discussed the role of reconstructive surgery, changes in restoration and the alternate dispute resolution process. Attendees loved the…
Insurance Internet Directory
August 1, 2008 by Canadian UnderwriterACCOUNTANTS Williams & Partners Inc. Forensic and Investigative Accountants. www.williamsandpartners.com ASSOCIATIONS Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA) “The voice of Independent Adjusters in Canada” www.ciaa-adjusters.ca Honourable Order of the Blue Goose–Ontario Pond Our fraternal organization has been dedicated to fellowship and…
Stampede Charity BBQ
August 1, 2008 by Canadian UnderwriterMustang Investigations and Belfor Restoration held their Annual Stampede Charity BBQ on July 8 at Cowboys Dance Hall in Calgary, AB. The afternoon started off with a successful silent action and very generous donations. The BBQ raised more than Cdn$4,000…