Fred Plant assumed the role of president of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association during the President’s Dinner at the association’s annual general meeting and conference in Winnipeg, Man. Miles Barber, immediate past-president, passed the presidential hat, noting Plant would bring insight and a fresh perspective to the job. “Trust Fred,” he said. Plant spoke of […]

September 30, 2007

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Creation of database to help detect vehicle theft

To help insurers and other organizations detect vehicle theft, CGI Group, Locator Technologies LLC and National Vehicle Service have announced the creation of a shared database of automobile information for cars in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The new service would identify potentially stolen or unsafe vehicles that have been transported over the border. Further […]

September 30, 2007

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McLarens Canada partners with Demers Zajac Vena Insurance Adjusters Inc.; acquires Vanler Insurance Adjusters Ltd.

McLarens Canada has partnered with Demers Zajac Vena Insurance Adjusters Inc. and acquired Vanler Insurance Adjusters Ltd. Demers Zajac Vena Insurance Adjusters Inc. was founded in Montreal in 1987 and, under the successful leadership of John Vena, president, has grown to be one of the premier commercial loss adjusting groups in Quebec. Founded in 1993 […]

September 30, 2007

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97 defendants now allegedly involved in stolen vehicle ring

A total of 97 defendants are now allegedly involved in the conversion of vehicles related to 49 stolen vehicle claims, after four civil actions were filed by the ICBC against 95 Lower Mainland residents recently. “ICBC has zero tolerance for fraud,” Steve Tripp, ICBC manager of Fraud Prevention and Investigation, said in a release. “We […]

September 30, 2007

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Elie receives F5 intensity rating

Elie, the tornado that ripped through parts of Manitoba on June 22, has been given a rating of F5 intensity, the highest on the Fujita tornado damage scale, — the first officially documented in Canada — according to Environment Canada meteorologists. Damage indicators are used to measure the strength of tornadoes, with an F5 tornado […]

September 30, 2007

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D&O policies may not cover investigative costs

Canadian corporations need to be cognizant of the type of investigation costs covered in their Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) liability policies, a report from Aon’s Canadian Financial Services Group warns. Companies need to consider whether, and to what extent, it wishes its D&O policy to cover investigative costs, wrote Brian Rosenbaum, Legal and Research Practices, […]

September 30, 2007

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