Claims
CARSTAR Automotive Canada’s recent Charity Casino Night, entitled Casino Royale, was a chance to celebrate the national collision repair chain’s successful fundraising campaign for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event brings CARSTAR’s total funds raised to date for Cystic Fibrosis to over $1.5 million. Among other events, the funds were raised through the sale […]
November 30, 2007
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The CertifiedFirst Network of PPG Canada Inc. held its annual ‘Winning Through Performance Conference’ in November in Toronto, bringing together more than 150 collision repair centre owners, managers and PPG representatives from across Canada. Insurance Industry speakers included George Avery, property & casualty claims estimates consultant, State Farm Insurance and Louis Hroux, senior vice president, […]
Insurers are right to deny coverage and are relieved of the duty to defend the owner and driver of a vehicle involved in a collision in cases in which the driver does not have a valid license, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled in Miller (Litigation Guardian of) v. Carluccio. MacKenzie Miller, the plaintiff, […]
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Mediation and Personal Injury Cases
By Paul M. Iacono, Q. C | November 30, 2007
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In a serious brain injury case, damages for loss of income and future care are measured in millions of dollars. At the end of the case, a successful plaintiff will be left with a significant estate, and a continuing need for treatment and services. If the plaintiff is incapable of managing his finances and personal […]
By Ian A. Mair | November 30, 2007
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After a fair and thorough analysis of a claim, the loss adjuster may have to deliver bad news to the insured. In this article, we will discuss some important factors to keep in mind when denying a claim to the insured and skills you can use to relieve tense situations. Deliver the bad news that […]
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The RIMS Canada Conference action kicked-off Saturday, Sept. 15th, 2007 with Maritime-themed dinners separately hosted by Cunningham Lindsey Canada; Crawford & Company (Canada); as well as McLarens Canada and Quelmec Insurance Adjusters. •
If a claim is brought against an insurer with no facts or evidence to support the claim, indemnity costs will be awarded against the plaintiff, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled in a case involving a frivolous or vexatious lawsuit. “To add a defendant [i. e. an insurance company] to an action knowing that […]
In the spirit of true Maritime hospitality, Saturday night’s dinners let right into the draw of the GCAN ‘Casino Night’ held at Keith’s Brewery. Sunday morning brought the much needed Aon ‘Beacons Brunch’ with the evening hitting a sweet note near the end with ‘Chocolate Decadence’ courtesy of Willis. •
Conference attendees caught a taste of some hearty and warm Maritime hospitality at Sunday evening’s ‘East Coast Clipper Welcome’ sponsored by Allianz Global Risks and Integro Insurance Brokers. •
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