Industry

Guy Carp forced to take case across the pond

The UKs Court of Appeal handed down judgement that three former Guy Carpenter executives who defected to competitor Integro must be sued in the UK, where they live and work, not in New York, where Guy Carps parent company is based, says a statement from the firm representing the accused, Elborne Mitchell.Guy Carpenter, a reinsurance […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 13, 2007

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FSCO changes PAF guideline for whiplash injuries

The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is releasing a revised Pre-approved Framework (PAF) Guideline for Grade I and II Whiplash Associated Disorders and accompanying Pre-approved Framework Extension Request and Discharge Report form (OCF-24/198).The new PAF Guideline is effective on Oct. 1, 2007. Changes in the revised PAF Guideline include: focus on returning the insured […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 12, 2007

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Lloyd’s threatens to mandate use of electronic processing tools

Lloyds current use of Electronic Claims File and the Accounting and Settlement Repository (A&S) fall short of the goals set by the Market Reform Group (MRG), prompting the markets chief executive to threaten mandating the use of the electronic processing tools.The published MRG targets for A&S uptake are 40% by end of 2007 Q2, 60% […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 11, 2007

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Allianz Group acquires AIM Underwriting Ltd. in Canada

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty North America, the corporate and specialty carrier of the Allianz Group in North America, has acquired AIM Underwriting Ltd. (AIM) in Canada.Since its establishment in 1999, AIM, a managing general agent, has maintained a strong presence within the Canadian general aviation industry. It specializes in hull and liability coverage, with […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 11, 2007

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