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ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. – A discredited engineer who declared a northern Ontario mall structurally sound just weeks before its roof caved in killing two women was charged Friday in what police described as a “challenging investigation.” Ontario Provincial Police said 64-year-old Robert Wood faces two counts of criminal negligence causing death andone count of criminal […]
By The Canadian Press | January 31, 2014
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New York’s former mayor Michael Bloomberg has been chosen by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to be a U.N. envoy for cities and climate change, U.N. diplomats said Friday. The diplomats spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement which could come as early as Friday afternoon. Bloomberg served three terms as New York’s mayor […]
By Canadian Underwriter | January 31, 2014
The Chubb Corp. has reported a net income of $569 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, up from $102 million in the last quarter of 2012. For the full year, net income was $2.3 billion, compared to $1.5 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2012. Operating income totaled $2.1 billion in 2013 and […]
The risk of a major earthquake in certain regions of Canada is real, according to geoscientists and catastrophe modelers. However, the awareness level of residents in vulnerable zones, as measured by take-up rates of private insurance, is low. Independent adjusters say that while it is difficult to truly prepare for a major earthquake in an urban area, there are some lessons that can be gleaned from recent events in Japan, New Zealand and Chile. The question looming ahead: will Canada be ready for the big one?
By Craig Harris, Freelance Writer | January 31, 2014
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An expert adjuster, who has taken on a surprising new role, highlights some important property cases.
By Glenn Gibson, Chief Executive Officer, Crawford & Company Consulting (Canada) and President, business operations, Hamilton Tiger-Cats. | January 31, 2014
Some of the coverage-related cases that adjusters and claims professionals should know about from 2013.
By Chris Dunn, partner, Dutton Brock LLP; and Josiah MacQuarrie, associate, Dutton Brock LLP | January 31, 2014
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How insurers and adjusters can capitalize on data insight and partnerships in collision repair
By Darcy Gorchynski, Director of Business Development, Audatex Canada | January 31, 2014
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Fonthill, Ontario's Jeff Edge started Leading Edge Claims Services Inc. in 2011 with a business plan that mirrors his systematic approach to handling claims.
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The first week of February in Toronto is always a busy time for both Ontario CIAA members and those who have travelled from across the country to attend the many back to back events and this year was no exception. The week kicked off with CIAA’s National Insurance Industry Advisory Board meeting followed by CIAA’s […]
By Marie Gallagher, President, Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association | January 31, 2014
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Examining the three expectancies of damages quantification
By Mathew Rose, Principal, Mathew Rose and Associates Inc.; and Kateryna Shpir, Economist, MRA Medlegal Consulting | January 31, 2014
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