Industry
Ontario's auto insurers have struggled over the past decade with insurance fraud schemes that are a byproduct of an overly complex accident benefits or "no-fault" system.
By Donna Ford, Freelance Writer | December 31, 2008
6 min read
KPMG Regulatory Update Seminar; Regulation related to reinsurance licensing and fair value accounting is getting a tough rap these days, but both may be the unfair targets of their critics, KPMG panelists suggest.
By David Gambrill, Editor | December 31, 2008
4 min read
There's no fault in sending out a Notice of Dispute Between Insurers as soon as possible in priority insurer cases, thus making sure the 90-day notice provision doesn't become an issue.
By Gregory P. Bailey, Hughes Amys LLP, Hughes Amys is a member firm of the ARC Group Canada | December 31, 2008
8 min read
Risk
Research on hurricane damage reiterates the importance of the basics in home building: when it comes to preventing roof damage, the nails need to attach the roof to the walls.
By Gregory A. Kopp and Murray J. Morrison, Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory, UWO | December 31, 2008
5 min read
Without specific authorization outside of the insurance application process, automobile insurers in Alberta are not authorized to collect or use an applicant's credit report regardless of whether the application is for compulsory or optional automobile insurance coverages.
By Dennis Gartner, Superintendent Of Insurance, Alberta Finance | December 31, 2008
2 min read
UPCOMING EVENTS: FOR A COMPLETE LIST VISIT
December 31, 2008
SCOR celebrated the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau wine release on Nov. 20 with insurance industry guests at an annual reception held at Toronto’s Rosewater Room.
1 min read
Claims
The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA) has announced its 2008-09 National Executive: Back row (l-r): Pat Battle, executive director; Fred Plant, AIIC, immediate past president; Randy LaBrash, CIP, CFE, CFEI, treasurer; Wendy Fralick, CIP, director; Marie Gallagher, FCIP, CRM, secretary; John Jones, BA, director. Front row (l-r):Mary Charman, CIP, second vice president; Reno Daigle, CIP, […]
The ARC Group Canada held its third annual seminar and cocktail reception at the St. Andrew’s Club & Conference Centre in Toronto on Nov. 13. Prominent sports industry lawyer Gordon Kirke was a guest speaker at the seminar. Seminar discussions included insights and debates about mediation and negotiation styles, strategies and tactics — including problems […]
CARSTAR Automotive Canada’s recent Annual Charity Casino Gala in support of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) saw more than 1,000 insurance and vendor partners, employees and friends attend the event. CARSTAR CEO and president Sam Mercanti presented a cheque for Cdn$117,500 to the CCFF, the result of fundraising efforts throughout the year. The event […]
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