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In New Brunswick, firefighters' new immunity from suit and indemnity against defence costs is strong, bold and broad.
By Julie G. LeBlanc | July 31, 2009
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A party to honour David J. Eastaugh’s retirement from the insurance industry was held at Bravi Restaurant in Toronto on May 21, 2009. More than 100 guests celebrated the occassion. Eastaugh, president of Elliot Special Risks Ltd. (ESR), joined the industry in 1964 in London, England. Upon his arrival in Canada, he worked for the […]
July 31, 2009
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Australia's horrific bush fires earlier this year provided some valuable lessons in risk management as Canada confronts its own wildfire season.
By Neville J. Bussell, Regional Vice President of Canada, International Institute of Loss Adjusters | June 30, 2009
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By David Cameron, Partner, Burchell Hayman Parish Burchell Hayman Is A Member Firm Of Arc Group Canada | May 31, 2009
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The Property Casualty Underwriters Club (PCUC) held its Spring Thaw on April 30 at the Rosewater Room in Toronto. The annual event added some sunshine to everyone’s day. Attendees warmed up to great company, cocktails, food and special entertainment.
May 31, 2009
WICC Ontario held its 13th annual gala dinner — Zen Garden — on Apr. 8, 2009 at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. WICC Dinner co-chair and evening emcee Michael Butler introduced WICC co-chairs Carolyn Horan and Jean Faulkner, who presented Peter Goodhand, president of the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division, with a cheque […]
April 30, 2009
YEAR 2008 AMONG WORST FOR GLOBAL CAT LOSSES Year 2008 was one of the worst for catastrophe losses, according to Swiss Re, with global insurers paying out US$52.5 billion in property claims. The total impact on the economy caused by natural and man-made catastrophes around the world added up to US$269 billion, according to a […]
March 31, 2009
Perhaps the Number 1 reason why mediations fail is the insurer's failure to bring sufficient authority to settle the claim.
By Alf Kwinter | February 28, 2009
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MSA UPDATE: INDUSTRY’S UNDERWRITING INCOME FALLS 32.7% Canada’s property and casualty industry (excluding most AMF-regulated companies) has seen its 2008 ninemonth underwriting net income fall 32.7% over the same period last year, according to MSA Research Inc. MSA’s numbers show the industry reporting an overall net income of Cdn$2.3 billion in the first nine months […]
December 31, 2008
The loss adjusting field has a great deal of resources available to it when it comes to teaching technical knowledge, but the resources dry up when it comes to teaching the critical skill of "bedside manner."
By Fred Plant, President, Plant Hope Adjusters Ltd. | December 31, 2008
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