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Nova Scotia’s government is moving ahead with its promised review of the province’s $2,500 minor auto injury cap. The government has issued a discussion paper entitled Concerning the Cap on Pain and Suffering Awards for Minor Injuries, and is calling for public input on the paper by Feb. 15, 2010. “The Office of the Superintendent […]
January 31, 2010
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Ontario’s insurance regulator has approved a 2009 Q4 auto insurance rate increase of 2.49 per cent, based on the entire market. In the fourth quarter of 2009, for the 55.48 per cent of the province’s auto insurance market that had rate changes approved, the average rate change was +4.49 per cent, when weighted by market […]
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There is a need to provide a clear definition for the word “incurred” under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Scheme (SABS), said Philippa Samworth, a partner at Dutton Brock LLP. Typically, “incurred” is interpreted to mean that a person has paid for an expense out-of-pocket, she told delegates of the Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society […]
CIAA is in an important period of reflection and change and for an organization whose roots date back over five decades — this is a significant undertaking that will help shape the profession of independent adjusting in the years to come. As the president, I am honoured to be at the helm during this pivotal […]
By Patti Kernaghan | January 31, 2010
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The Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association has started down a road of change. The end goal is to be the voice of independent adjusters in Canada and provide exceptional value to its members.
By Laura Kupcis | January 31, 2010
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As The Industry Changes, So Too Does The Work At Quelmec Insurance Adjusters, But Never At The Risk Of Compromising Integrity.
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For the most part, 2009 was a rather quiet year in our court system for property cases. But, as we moved into the last quarter of the year things started heating up with some very interesting judgments. The past decade has resulted in some interesting decisions relating to bad faith claims. As we moved through […]
By Glenn Gibson | January 31, 2010
11 min read
Whether resulting from wind, fire or water damage, insurance claims often involve the demolition, reconstruction and restoration of buildings and property. Insurance companies and adjusters often take on the task of initiating and managing the related contractor restoration and reconstruction activities. In so doing, they may take on the equivalent role of the owner in […]
By Matthew R. Allen | January 31, 2010
All for One? Or None for All?
By Mona Gobran And Joanne Blacklock | January 31, 2010
5 min read
A new television series, Cra$h and Burn, follows the life of "street-wise" insurance adjuster Jimmy Burn
9 min read
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