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The federal government recently tabled legislation that would broaden the circumstances under which government officials can release confidential information under the Excise Tax Act, which applies to some non-admitted insurers. Peter Van Loan, leader of the government in the House of Commons, tabled Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act 2015, Thursday, on Parliament Hill. If passed […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 2, 2015
3 min read
As Ottawa plans to increase the absolute liability on Canadian nuclear operators from $75 million to $1 billion, the association writing most of the coverage for operators is looking to deepen the pool by attracting new insurers in anticipation of more required capacity by the end of 2015.
By Greg Meckbach, Associate Editor|Greg Meckbach, Associate Editor | January 31, 2015
6 min read
Emergent trends in catastrophe management involve the use of location intelligence, satellite imagery and even early experiments with drones. The goal for insurance companies is to gather highly specific information to efficiently dispatch adjusters to target areas hit by natural disasters. However, the 48th annual joint CICMA/CIAA conference held in Toronto February 3 showed that catastrophes often extend to more than "just the weather." And when it comes to dealing with CATs, attendees learned that the core fundamentals of adjusting haven't really changed.
By Craig Harris, Freelance Writer|Craig Harris, Freelance Writer | January 31, 2015
12 min read
The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction celebrates leadership amongst Canadian cities in its latest publication.
By Sophie Guilbault, research coordinator, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction|Sophie Guilbault, research coordinator, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction | January 31, 2015
Trevor Cortese has a passion for and niche in helping injured people get appropriate compensation. That hasn't, however, stopped his London, Ontario-based firm, TC Insurance Adjusters Ltd., from spreading its wings.
A review of the ten most important insurance coverage cases of 2014.
By Chris Dunn, partner; and Josiah MacQuarrie, associate, Dutton Brock LLP|Chris Dunn, partner; and Josiah MacQuarrie, associate, Dutton Brock LLP | January 31, 2015
8 min read
An exploration of the sources and causes of property damage claims
By Randy Henderson|Randy Henderson | January 31, 2015
The start of a New Year marks a fresh beginning – and so it is for our national association. In early February, the CIAA membership concluded our mid-year meeting with the affirmation of our strategic plan. This will guide our activities and efforts for the remainder of 2015 and over the next three years. Our […]
By Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association|Albert Poon, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association | January 31, 2015
2 min read
Le début d’une nouvelle année est synonyme d’un nouveau départ, et cela est le cas pour notre association nationale. Au début du mois de février, les membres de l’ACEI ont conclu notre réunion de mi-année en présentant notre plan stratégique. Cela permettra d’orienter nos activités et nos efforts pendant le reste de l’année 2015, ainsi […]
January 31, 2015
Assessing the Scene
By Insurance Institute of Canada |Insurance Institute of Canada | January 31, 2015
5 min read
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