Claims
Georgian Claim Services Inc. has a unique commitment to quality that transcends the traditional employer- employee relationship.
By Craig Harris, Freelance writer | November 30, 2014
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A British Columbia court clarifies the scope of vacancy exclusion in the homeowner's insurance policy.
By Laura A. Wright, Associate Counsel, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP | November 30, 2014
5 min read
Subrogation has historically been the forgotten corner of a claims department - it shouldn't be, one lawyer argues.
By Neil Colville-Reeves, partner, Samis + Company | November 30, 2014
Some key concepts every adjuster and claims examiner should know when confronted with alcohol-related claims.
By Lorne Folick, founding partner; and Jessica Hanbidge, lawyer, Dolden Wallace Folick LLP | November 30, 2014
Parsing the Property Policy
By Insurance Institute of Canada | November 30, 2014
For some losses, both the condo corporation’s insurance and the condo owner’s insurance will need to respond. If the condo owner has coverage from the same carrier that the condo corporation uses, this can smooth the claims settlement and coordination process. On the other hand, some carriers may prefer not to cover unit owners if […]
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The number of teen fatalities in auto collisions involving drug use rose significantly between 2000 and 2010, to a point that is as serious as drinking and driving, according to a new review from State Farm. Based on secondary research from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), in 2000, a greater percentage of fatally injured […]
November 30, 2014
The Insurance Bureau of Canada said November 20 it welcomed the news that the Ontario legislature has passed Bill 15, the Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act. “It’s a great step and strikes a blow at those in the car accident business who have wrongly profited from the current auto insurance product,” said […]
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Smart home technology offers significant promise in getting the number of losses down, but replacement costs must also be considered to capture a complete picture of its potential effect, Bob Tisdale, president and chief operating officer of Pembridge Insurance Company, suggested in Ottawa October 23. The news is good from a frequency of loss standpoint, […]
Earthquake preparedness demands taking steps now to build resilient communities that can better withstand and recover from the impacts of natural disasters and other emergencies, Steven Blaney, Canada’s minister of public safety and emergency preparedness, emphasized during a speech in Vancouver October 15. Speaking at an earthquake symposium hosted by the Insurance Bureau of Canada […]
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