Risk
Firms looking to cash in on a soft commercial lines market will need to consider seriously their technology solutions
By Patrick Durepos, President, Keal Technology | September 30, 2007
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A recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in Blank v. Canada 2006 SCC 30 settles certain points regarding litigation privilege, Ted Bock, a partner at Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP, told attendees during at seminar the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA)’s general meeting and conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. But the decision also opens […]
By Laura Kupcis | September 30, 2007
Our way of life is killing us, one could easily conclude from current research on climate change. In its June 2007 interim report to the Canadian government, the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) outlined its research findings on the state of today’s environment. It says: “Scientific research is increasingly certain […]
By David Gambrill, Editor | September 30, 2007
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Industry
One of ING Canada’s key strategies is to pursue value-creating acquisitions that fit into its current business line, Claude Dussault, president & CEO of ING Canada told delegates at the Scotia Capital Financials Summit Conference. Dussault discussed the company’s goals going forward, which, he said are two-fold. First is to outperform the industry in terms […]
September 30, 2007
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Loss ratios on the auto side for Canada’s Top 100 auto insurers collectively increased 2.6% in 2006, according to a report released by A.M. Best. In its statistical study, Canada Auto, 2006 Direct Premiums Written, A.M. Best notes that even though 2006 direct written premiums for Canada’s Top 100 auto insurers amounted to Cdn$19.5 billion […]
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Claims
Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) has generated a range of reactions from claims adjusters and insurance companies, with some arguing that it's "business as usual" and others revamping how they fundamentally look at privacy. While many support the principles of the legislation, several point out that ambiguities in its practical application, particularly for claims investigations, will have to be navigated. The balance in the p&c insurance industry is between safeguarding privacy and still being able to conduct business.
By Craig Harris | September 30, 2007
13 min read
It's been an exciting ride for McLarens Canada and there's no plan to jump off the car.
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In the 1970s, Chief Justice Cowan of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court provided a succinct description of the trend in awards for future lost earnings in personal injury cases: “In this Province loss of earnings is considered part of general damages and not part of special damages.” (Hollies v. Ritcey (1970), 3 N.S.R (2d) 400). […]
By Cheryl Canning | September 30, 2007
It’s no secret that health care related claims costs in the auto insurance system are rising. We’ve all seen rising personal injury costs on both the bodily injury and accident benefits sides of loss costs. One cost pressure that doesn’t get a lot of attention, but is, nevertheless, a very real issue for insurers and […]
By Jane Voll | September 30, 2007
In July 2007, the British Columbia Justice Review Task Force (JRTF) released a concept draft for new rules that could govern civil procedure in the British Columbia Supreme Court. This initiative, which began in March 2002, is part of an ongoing process to make the justice system more accessible, affordable and efficient. The 400 pages […]
By Paul Mcdonnell and Wei Kiat Sun | September 30, 2007
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