Claims
If an F4 tornado – which packs wind speeds of between 333 km-h and 418 km-h – ripped through downtown Toronto, it could potentially cause up to $4 billion in losses, said Matthew Nielsen, senior product marketing manager of natural catastrophe and portfolio solutions at RMS. Nielsen made the observation at a seminar on convective […]
May 31, 2011
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The Ontario Divisional Court ruled in Aviva v. Pastore that the determination of a Class 4 (marked) or Class 5 (extreme) psychological impairment under subsection (g) cannot include consideration for pain associated with physical injuries. The decision reverses a Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) Appeal decision. In Aviva and Pastore, a FSCO director delegate […]
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Backflow valves are 85 per cent effective in eliminating sewer backup, according to Galen Heinrichs, stormwater utility manager with the City of Saskatoon.Moreover, in that 15 per cent of instances in which a home experienced some sewer backup despite having a backflow valve, the backflow valve was nevertheless 96% effective in reducing damage from the […]
Insurance company and independent adjusters continue to pour into the area of the Town of Slave Lake, Alta to aid displaced residents and help in recovery efforts, after wildfires have consumed much of the of the town since before May 15. Roughly 7,000 residents in Slave Lake have been ordered to evacuate. Alberta put up […]
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The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal the decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal in Ville de Westmount c. Richard Rossy et autres. Gabriel Rossy was killed in 2006 when a rotten tree fell on top of the parked car in which he was seated. The Rossy family attempted to sue […]
The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA) applauds the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulator’s (CCIR) new strategic priorities and initiatives as they relate to the development of solutions to common regulatory issues and the promotion of a harmonized insurance regulatory system. CIAA and CCIR share the same common goal for consumer protection and believe seamless licensing […]
By Mary Charman | May 31, 2011
Manitoba is currently bracing against the threat of flooding. That threat continues to be reduced in part due to flood prevention methods the province has established. The increase in water-related claims also brings the issue of overland flooding to the forefront.
By Laura Kupcis | May 31, 2011
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The key to success at Prince Edward Claims Services, Inc. is efficient claims handling and quality service
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Tailoring file management to address the unique issues facing clients 55 years of age and over
By Judy Farrimond and Angela Veri | May 31, 2011
Vehicle theft is the number two claim insurers have to face today
By Anthony Mannella | May 31, 2011
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