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Happy Days

There was once a time when the public made claims that realistically mirrored the true value of the loss. But now the insurance product is too often used as a means to claim for any imaginable hurt, no matter how small.

By Frank Cain, Michael Palermo & Associates Insurance Ltd. | September 30, 2008

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IBAC – 2008 Annual General Meeting

The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) held its 2008 annual general meeting at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The social program on Sept. 19 started with a traditional pub fare lunch at the Middle Deck restaurant, followed by an afternoon Harbour Cruise under sunny skies aboard the Tall Ship Silva. After […]

September 30, 2008

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CICMA – Annual General Meeting

The Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association (CICMA) established its executive at its annual general meeting Sept. 12-15 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The newly inaugurated executive for 2008-2009 includes past president Ron Bouwmeister, Aviva Canada (Toronto, Ont.); president Ralph Best, Munn Insurance (St. John’s, Nfld.); vice president Linda Brunette, Allstate Insurance (Montreal, Que.); treasurer Lyndon Frieson, […]

September 30, 2008

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Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company (Lindsay) hosted its 6th annual charity golf tournament on July 16. Each year the organization raises funds for a local charity, and this event was no exception. The team was pleased to present a cheque for $30,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes and Big Brothers Big Sisters […]

September 30, 2008

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