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ING Canada Inc. (TSX: IIC) reported its profits declined to Cdn$112 million in 2008 Q2, down from the Cdn$194.3-million net income it reported last year.The company said the decline was due in part to severe winter weather storms, as well as weakness in the equity markets, resulting in a reduction in investment gains.The company’s return […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 13, 2008
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Based on current and projected climate signals, Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) has increased its outlook for Atlantic hurricane activity in 2008. TSR predicts Atlantic basin and U.S. landfalling hurricane activity in 2008 will be 90% above the long-term norm, as compared to the 35% above-norm predictions issued on July 4, 2008, according to a Benfield […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 11, 2008
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Munich Re Group has recorded a profit of EUR1.4 billion (Cdn$2.2 billion) in the first six months of 2008, down from its profit of EUR2.1 billion (Cdn$3.4 billion) during the first half of 2007.”Despite marked reductions in share prices and the fall in the dollar, the profit for 2008 should be well above EUR2 billion […]
By Canadian Underwriter | August 6, 2008
Detailed tornado research has used debris patterns and downburst damage surveys to help determine wind speeds during severe storms
By Gregory A. Kopp Professor, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory, University Of Western Ontario | July 31, 2008
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Pat McFadden And The Staff at Quelmec Loss Adjusters celebrated the company’s 25th anniversary with a luncheon at the elegant Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa on June 4. The company provides loss adjustment services to insurers and self-insured entities in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. “There have been many challenges over the last quarter century,” […]
July 31, 2008
More 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 “cottage-casual” feel of the event. The Friday night entertainment, Canadian comedian Ron James, had the […]
I have always been proud to be a loss adjuster. It’s a noble profession and a key element in delivery of the product that is sold by the property and casualty insurance industry. From the time I was first exposed to adjusting by going out with my father on evenings and weekends to see people […]
By Fred Plant | July 31, 2008
Is lump sum settlement of long term disability benefits and double dipping under Ontario SABS now acceptable behaviour?
By Jennifer M. Malchuk | July 31, 2008
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The future of the Canadian market can be gleaned by looking to the international collision repair industry.
By Laura Kupcis | July 31, 2008
Most everyone can relate to the uncomfortable and confined conditions often associated with airline travel.
By Stuart J. Blake | July 31, 2008
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