Claims
Misrepresentation and material non-disclosure can present pitfalls. When an insurer learns of facts that could give rise to a material misrepresentation, consideration must be given to voiding, cancelling or confirming the policy. If the policy is voided, the insurer must then determine the appropriate manner of dealing with the premium.
By Bruno De Vita, Managing Partner; and Hollis Bromley, Partner, Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP | March 31, 2014
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Top scientists say the latest international report on climate change shows that Canadians must wake up to the impact of warming temperatures on land, on water and in communities across the country. They say the Intergovernmental Report on Climate Change, released Sunday in Japan, shows changes are on their way and further delays in responding […]
By Canadian Underwriter | March 31, 2014
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WINNIPEG – Manitoba is looking at normal flooding this spring unless Mother Nature decides to dump a lot of snow and rain on the flood-prone province. Officials say there is a lot of snow on the ground, but there isn’t much moisture in the soil so much of the run-off can be absorbed. Emergency Measures […]
By The Canadian Press | March 31, 2014
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A study done across the North is suggesting that emergency planners in the Arctic should start thinking about the people who live there and stop talking about tourists on cruise ships. “Everyone’s focused on what happens when the cruise ship goes down and what’s going to happen as shipping increases in the Northwest Passage,” said […]
SEATTLE – People living in the path of a deadly Washington state landslide had virtually no warning before a wall of mud, trees and other debris thundered down the mountain. Some of the homeowners didn’t even know the hillside could give way at any time. Unlike the warning systems and elaborate maps that help residents […]
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports there are opportunities for effective responses despite a changing climate that creates pervasive risks and challenges that will continue to be posed by high warming. In a report released Monday, IPCC notes that in many cases the world is ill-prepared for risks from a changing climate. That […]
Independent adjusters and claims managers got a crash course on the rapidly changing digital environment in the insurance industry and the broader economy at this year's annual CICMA/CIAA Ontario joint conference. Presenters focused on topics ranging from ethics in social media investigations to fraud detection technology to the automobile claims settlement process. Keynote speaker Amber MacArthur pointed to the future of technology and the emergence of the "digital native."
By Craig Harris | March 31, 2014
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The unclear application of deductibles poses a risk in handling condominium insurance claims.
By Ryan Ewasiuk, Partner, Brownlee LLP | March 31, 2014
A humble and reluctant hero saves lives after a floatplane flips over in Northern Manitoba.
By Paul W. Greening, president, Greening Aviation Claims Inc. | March 31, 2014
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How clean is "clean" when it comes to property damage and the health side effects associated with illicit meth labs?
By Kirsten Hoedlmoser, Chemical and Environmental Engineer-In-Training, Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering | March 31, 2014
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