Claims
The Canadian Association of Private Investigators (CAPI) recently made submissions to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) regarding its Guidelines on Covert Surveillance in the Private Sector. CAPI and its members assert the implementation of the Guidelines’ tone and content will serve only to encumber the private investigation of fraud. More specifically, […]
By Norman Groot | March 31, 2010
6 min read
In the October/ November 2009 issue of Claims Canada, I provided my opinions and recommendations pertaining to how an adjuster’s file can be properly prepared and provided to defence counsel in order to allow counsel to effectively and efficiently commence work on a new matter and minimize costs. Response to that article has spawned this […]
By Don McGarvey | March 31, 2010
5 min read
The Canadian Association of Special Investigation Units is a low profile organization that fights the good fight against insurance fraud. Staffed from the claims side of the P&C industry by volunteers, it works minor miracles on a thin budget. It is the core of a loose-knit fraud fighting network, and it needs encouragement and support […]
By The Board Of Directors Of Casiu | March 31, 2010
3 min read
As insurance professionals, when we manage motor vehicle injury (MVA) claims we conduct a range of activities like interviewing clients, reviewing medical documentation, and liaising with a range of healthcare professionals. As a result, we gain a lot of medical rehabilitation knowledge -knowledge that is invaluable in the rehabilitation planning process. The more we know […]
By Judy Farrimond And Angela Veri | March 31, 2010
7 min read
Justice McKinnon of the Ontario Superior Court recently found in McGrimmon v. Personal Insurance, 2010 ONSC 108, that a homeowner’s insurer owed a duty to defend to the defendant owners/vendors of the insured property in respect of allegations of misrepresentation, non-disclosure and negligence relating to alleged defects and deficiencies in the property. This decision has […]
By Michael Teitelbaum | March 31, 2010
8 min read
Suretyship is the act of legally becoming liable to one party for the debt, default or failure to perform of another party. There are many types of surety bonds, including fiduciary bonds, court bonds, permit bonds, licence bonds and tax bonds. In this article, we look at construction contract bonds. In technical terms, a surety […]
March 31, 2010
Tracey Drew has been appointed director of sales for Cunningham Lindsey Canada, where she will be expanding the firm’s customer base across the country and increasing awareness of specialized claim solutions. Drew brings with her more than 25 years experience in the insurance industry. She has worked as an adjuster as well as business development […]
4 min read
The Creative Strategic Plan (CSP) is moving forward as planned. The board met with members at the mid-year meeting in Toronto and appproval was obtained from members on the direction the CSP is mapped out to take. In the last couple of months, the CSP team has achieved the following: • Met with membership at […]
By Greg Merrithew | March 31, 2010
1 min read
More than 100 people came out on Feb. 24 for the Assured Automotive Group Grand Opening celebration. The event was the official launch for the new Assured Leaside facility. Located at 90 Wicksteed Ave in Toronto, the 5000 sq ft repair facility showed off some leading edge technology. •
A great time was had by all at the third annual McCague Borlack LLP ski day at Alpine Ski Resort in Collingwood. The attendees lent support to the Canadian Cancer Society through the purchase of merchandise and raffle tickets at the inaugural Titz’n Glitz campaign held simultaneously at Alpine Ski Club. •
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