Claims
An insurer’s duty to act in good faith may not actually mean much beyond the standard common law doctrines that apply to insurance contracts, according to Roderick Winsor of Blaney McMurtry LLP. Winsor is the author of Good Faith in Canadian Insurance Law. He spoke as a panelist at the Canadian Defence Lawyers 7th Annual […]
March 31, 2011
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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has voided a release waiving all claims against a defendant and his insurer in an auto accident claim, based on the fact that the insurance adjuster had used his unequal bargaining power to low ball a settlement agreement with the plaintiff. Specifically, the court noted the adjuster did not […]
Hopefully, with this being the April/May issue, ice scrapers, shovels and snow blowers have been replaced by the first signs of tulips, lawn furniture and barbecues! Your executive is hard at work ensuring your association is representing and protecting your best interests while continuing to raise our profile and differentiate you as a professional member […]
Adjusters and health care providers can take steps to ensure claimants receive the required and necessary care, all the while trying to not get caught-up in the 'he said, she said' - or more aptly 'he's doing, she's doing.'
By Laura Kupcis | March 31, 2011
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At Claridge Insurance Adjusters, all files are handled with the same dedication, commitment and care, no matter how small or large the claim might seem
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A panel of industry personnel discusses their issues around settlement and mitigation
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The CICMA/CIAA Ontario Chapters’ 44th Annual Joint Conference, Litigation, Mitigation and Strategies In Between, was held on Feb. 8, 2011 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The panel of speakers included Harvey Klein, Benson Percival Brown LLP; Alf Kwinter, Singer Kwinter LLP; Johanne Deloges, Aviva Canada; Craig Walker, Maltman Group International; Moderator – Sandra Corbett, […]
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Interaction with Liability Claims
By Henry J. Murphy | March 31, 2011
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Auto insurance fraud is a multi-billion dollar industry that stretches around the globe. Like any other successful industry, it is innovative and market-driven, quick to take advantage of new opportunities and to adapt to changing regulations or threats to its profitability. It is also organized and professional, reflecting the huge dollars involved. That’s not to […]
By The Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Special Investigation Units (CASIU) | March 31, 2011
Claims Assignments, Cost Trends Contain Powerful Lessons for Insurance Professionals; reliable information is vital to navigating unstable economy
By Joel Dagenais | March 31, 2011
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