Claims
Careful investigation of stair falls is an important first step to reducing the risk of injuries in the future.
By Richard Nellis and Bailey Gutkin, Kleinfeldt Consultants Limited | December 31, 2010
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Accident benefits claim adjusters and managers attended the first part of an educational series hosted by vpi on Nov. 5. The theme of the day was: “The New SABS – Keeping the Adjuster in the Driver’s Seat.” Four speakers outlined strategic steps adjusters can take to reduce time and cost in claims management. Speakers included: […]
December 31, 2010
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The ARC Group Canada held its Annual Seminar & Cocktail Reception on Oct. 28 at the St. Andrews Club & Conference Centre. Delegates heard from insurers and lawyers about professional liability issues. Guests attended a reception immediately following the seminars.
Lloyd’s hosted an event at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto on Nov. 30, 2010, marking the release of its 360 Risk Insight Report: Reducing the risk of earthquake damage in Canada – Lessons from Haiti & Chile. Lloyd’s CEO Dr. Richard Ward introduced the report, saying: “360 Risk Insight brings together the views […]
Paul Davis Systems Burlington location held a Holiday Open House on Nov. 4. Guests were able to take a tour of the new location, where they learned about different cleaning and drying techniques, among other restoration practices. Burlington Mayor Cam Jackson was on hand for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Friends of Hughes Amys Barristers and Solicitors gathered at the Irish Embassy for the firm’s annual Holiday Party on Nov. 25. Chuck Jackson, lead singer of Downchild Blues Band, provided tunes to keep the party hopping.
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) driven in B.C. does not count as an “automobile” under Ontario law, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has determined.In Alana Bray and ING Insurance Company of Canada, Alana Bray was injured in June 2001 as a result of falling from an ATV she was operating in British Columbia, near […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 22, 2010
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The independent broker channel is losing market share to the direct channel at a rate of roughly 0.43% per year, according to PwC’s Insurance Review: A Canadian Perspective. At that rate, the independent channel’s market share of 64% in 2009 will drop to about 60% by 2019.This is based on data obtained by applying linear […]
Earthquakes in Chile and New Zealand – which cost the re/insurance industry $8 billion and $4 billion, respectively – were the largest sources of loss this year, according to Guy Carpenter & Company. Eight catastrophes caused insured losses of more than $1 billion each. Five of these were related to severe weather and storms in […]
Essex County in Ontario saw its 2011 municipal insurance renewal increase by 41.7% over 2010.The municipality’s insurer attributed the premium increase to higher liability claims costs, including larger damage awards, higher legal defence costs, more class actions, the impact of the Harmonized Sales Tax and the joint-and-several liability rule.Joint and several liability played a major […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 21, 2010
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