Industry
Companies and organizations need to watch for a potential "third wave" of the H1N1 pandemic. Employee absenteeism, far more than any insurance coverage issues or claims, has been the biggest impact of the flu pandemic to date.
By Craig Harris, Freelance Writer | February 28, 2010
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The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously confirms that accident insurance is not the same thing as comprehensive health insurance.
By Michael S. Teitelbaum & Amberlee Small | February 28, 2010
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2010 OIAA Professional Development and Claims Conference; Given changes to Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure, in addition to recent decisions by Ontario courts and arbitrators on the issue of catastrophic impairments, insurers are advised to revisit their legal strategies.
By Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor | February 28, 2010
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The 1st Convention (Motorcycle) Ride took place in 2008 in conjunction with the 2008 Atlantic Alliance. In this inaugural ride, nine hardy souls together made the trek to Cape Breton in the Fall, raising $2,500 for WICC (Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade). The ride spawned interest and riders throughout the insurance communities in New Brunswick […]
February 28, 2010
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Crawford Cares has donated more than $80,000 to Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). Crawford & Company (Canada) CEO John Sharoun presented a cheque for $80,661.95 during a luncheon hosted in honour of WICC on Feb. 9. In the past, Crawford employees have annually raised between $50,000 and $55,000. This year, the donations increased exponentially […]
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More than 300 professionals representing the insurance claims and collision repair industries attended the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting on Jan. 23, 2010 in Toronto. Speakers included Tony Canad (Assured Automotive), CCIF chairman; Mike Bryan, CCIF administrator; Marc Brazeau, Automotive Industries Association (AIA); John Edelen, I-CAR; Dale Finch, National Automotive Trades Association (NATA); Mark […]
More than 150 exhibitors from across Canada showcased the latest and greatest in the industry at the Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (OIAA)’s Professional Development & Claims Conference in Toronto on Feb. 3, 2010. The event featured a trade show and seminars covering a wide variety of timely claims topics. Celebrity chef David Adjey, best known […]
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, the Toronto Insurance Women’s Association (TIWA) Wine and Cheese event was held on Feb. 4 at a new venue this year — the Atlantis Pavilions, Ontario Place. More than 1,200 guests attended the event themed “One City. Many Nations.” The event featured networking opportunities and numerous prize draws. See […]
Specific features of the insurance business model make it a source of stability in the financial system, according to The Geneva Association, an international research organization supported by the insurance industry.For example, insurance is funded by up-front premiums, giving insurers strong operating cash flow without requiring wholesale funding, according to a special report of the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 26, 2010
The economy is a relevant factor in rising claims loss costs, according to property and casualty claims officers surveyed by Tower Watson.The poor economy seems to have stimulated third-party losses, and a number of survey respondents reported increases in general liability and personal auto litigation, says the fourth installment of Tower Watson’s The Economic Landscape […]
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