Claims
Manitoba motorists are no longer required to report collisions involving property damage to police, except under certain circumstances including serious injury or death.Manitoba Attorney General Andrew Swan, minister responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), said the changes to the province’s Highway Traffic Act were effective Oct. 10.”These changes respond to a request from the Manitoba […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 11, 2011
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A trucker seriously injured in an accident is entitled to accident benefits, even though he elected to receive Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits in confusion after the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) barred most of his tort claim.Section 61 (formerly s. 59) of the Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) says […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 7, 2011
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Insured supply chain interruption (SCI) losses and contingent business interruption (CBI) losses arising out of the April 2011 earthquake in Japan seem likely to be much less than what they initially appeared.Paul Cutbush, Canadian property treaty line manager for Swiss Re Canada, noted initial estimates of companies’ CBI losses arising from the earthquake in Japan […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 6, 2011
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The Ontario Superior Court has upheld an insurer’s request to have a plaintiff’s tort action and accident benefits action – both of which relate to injuries allegedly sustained in a single motor vehicle accident – tried together.The plaintiff appealed the ruling of a motions judge to try the two actions together, arguing that the tort […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 5, 2011
The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) is reminding brokers that the name or identity they use to market themselves or their business on social media sites must match the registered name of the individual broker or the business being marketed.In its Fall 2011 newsletter, RIBO noted an increase in the use of social media […]
Tropical Storm Ophelia weakened prior to crossing the southern Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland in the morning of Oct. 3, the Canadian Hurricane Centre reported.As of 3 p.m. on Oct. 3, the CHC reported the storm had tracked about 325 km east northeast of St. Johns, with speeds of about 70 km-h.”Rainfall rates of around 20 […]
By Canadian Underwriter | October 3, 2011
Apology legislation introduced throughout the country allows people to express regret without fear that the words "I'm sorry" might constitute an admission of liability in a court of law.
September 30, 2011
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The explosion of social networking sites has resulted in an infinite amount of information available online, but claims analysts using this information must always keep relevance in mind.
By Charles Deragon, Director, Disability Claims, Group Reinsurance, RGA Reinsurance | September 30, 2011
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Reid French has been appointed CEO of Applied Systems. He succeeds James P. Kellner, a 26-year veteran of Applied Systems, who has served as chairman and CEO since 1998. Kellner is taking on the role of non-executive chairman of the board and remains a significant shareholder in the company. French most recently served as chief […]
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Fred De Francesco and Bill Blakeney hosted a Night at the Races fundraiser at Woodbine Racetrack on Sept. 7. Featuring special guest and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, the evening trackside fundraiser in support of WICC (Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade) began with cocktails, followed by a multi-course dinner and then casual conversation with attendees and […]
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