Moves & Views (April 01, 2011)
April 1, 2011 by Canadian UnderwriterCunningham Lindsey Canada (CLC) Claims Services Ltd has promoted Maureen Fraser to vice president of business development. Fraser joined CLC in 1996 and has held numerous roles, including accident benefit adjuster, call centre manager and business development representative. “Maureen has…
Web Branches
April 1, 2011 David GambrillAmendments to the federal Bank Act would prohibit banks from selling or promoting insurance on their bank Web sites. This is an extension of the same regulatory regime that applies to banks’ bricks-and-mortar branches. The new online prohibition is an election away from being enacted, representing a victory for consumer protection, brokers say.
Mediating the Message
October 1, 2010 Shannon MajorConsumers are increasingly communicating using methods not used by brokers and insurance companies.
10 Lessons for Brokers
April 1, 2010 Robert HarderA consultant breaks down what he has seen in his efforts to improve brokers’ businesses.
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…
Anatomy of a Deal
January 1, 2009 Vanessa Mariga, Associate EditorThe creation of SCM Insurance Services Inc., Canada’s largest independent adjustment firm, merges claims adjustment, data management and risk management.
Connecting with Consumers
October 1, 2008 Vanessa Mariga, Associate EditorThe future of broker tech may be turning towards consumer-centric technologies.
Making the Most of the Market
August 1, 2008 Craig HarrisSome risk managers are satisfied with taking advantage of the lower commercial rates offered in the current soft market cycle, but others insist more perks are available for the taking
Insurer has obligation to defend, Ontario Superior Court finds
July 31, 2008 byLiberty International Underwriters Canada and ACE INA Insurance have been ordered to share the ongoing defence costs incurred by St. Marys Cement Company Inc. on a 50-50 basis, according to an endorsement by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. St.…
Top 10 Insurance Coverage Decisions The Cases You Should Know About From 2007
January 31, 2008 BY: CHRISTOPHER R. DUNNThe year 2007 will be remembered as perhaps one of the busiest in recent memory in the Canadian courts for insurers, including the release of three decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada. The various provincial trial and appeal courts…
Claims Adjusting Market 2008: Expansion on the Roll
January 1, 2008 Vanessa MarigaHow the expansion of national adjusting firms, acquisitions, private equity capital, ‘big box’ shopping and flat-fee adjusting have all combined to form a growing ball that is Canada’s increasingly concentrated claims adjusting industry.
Umbrella endorsement covers occurrence, not claims made coverage
December 3, 2007 by Canadian UnderwriterOntario’s Court of Appeal has affirmed that an endorsement contained in a commercial umbrella liability policy provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company provided coverage on an occurrence basis rather than on the basis of when the claim was made.The case…