Claims
One of the most fundamental rules in litigation is the observance of limitation periods. Even the best claim disappears if the limitation period is exceeded — even if by only one day — and represents a complete bar to an action. People cannot sit on their rights indefinitely — a defendant is entitled to timely […]
By Talia C. Profit | July 31, 2009
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Thieves Target Cars and Trucks for Black Market Resale and Fraudulent Accidents
By Philip Wayland | July 31, 2009
5 min read
Risk mitigation represents the core of insurance: The entire industry is based on making informed judgments about probabilities of things going wrong. The industry has, in general, made a very effective process of calculating premiums in the context of risk. There are, historically, unforeseen events and incidents that remind us all the process needs to […]
By Royston Colbourne | July 31, 2009
A Catastrophe Adjuster's Responsibility
By Lori Brassell-Cicchini | July 31, 2009
4 min read
Does it matter what happens to a fire or other loss scene after the official investigation is over? Clearly, the courts have weighed in with their opinion that site security and continuity of evidence are paramount in any cases involving the defence of an insurance claim or subrogation. Many remember the devastating blast that rocked […]
By Robert Garland | July 31, 2009
The Difference is in the Details
By Elizabeth Chapman | July 31, 2009
There is an emerging trend that all insurance adjusters and claims managers should be aware of — in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO). This technology is commonly provided by specialized environmental contracting companies in conjunction with a technically competent environmental engineering firm. While in situ environmental clean-ups have been occurring over the past decade, it is […]
By David Wade | July 31, 2009
Professional Liability Claims
July 31, 2009
Blouin, Dunn LLP is pleased to announce that Brendan Lanigan has joined the firm as a first year lawyer as of June 15. Having articled with the firm since June 2008, Lanigan has worked in many areas of insurance defence litigation and specializes in products liability, motor vehicle and occupiers liability cases. Lanigan attended the […]
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Supreme Collision has committed to being a National Sponsor at the Platinum Level of the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). This is the first time a collision repair centre has committed to being a major WICC sponsor, according to Jean Faulkner, WICC Ontario board co-chair. “As an organization we have always supported a variety […]
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