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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.
January 31, 2010
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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 […]
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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 […]
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All for One? Or None for All?
5 min read
A new television series, Cra$h and Burn, follows the life of "street-wise" insurance adjuster Jimmy Burn
9 min read
Sue Smith was walking on a barrier free access ramp between the roadway and the sidewalk of a shopping plaza when she reportedly slipped and fell on ice. As a result of her fall, Sue reportedly sustained injuries to her face and kneecap. You are asked to evaluate her claim and decide whether her injuries […]
After a remediation period in 2008, HCAI is now ready for its re-launch; fully prepared to handle the large volume of users.
Although loss investigation activities for commercial risks are similar to those for personal lines, the nature of the property is different, as are the wordings used in commercial policies. The following review takes the standard Commercial Property Broad Form as a starting point. This form covers against all risk of direct physical loss or damage, […]
Donald N. Hull has been promoted to vice president, Ontario region, at McLarens Canada. In his 36-year career, Hull has been director and the senior executive for an international claims company, both in Canada and internationally. He has also previously been vice president of a major Canadian property management concern, and has managed claims services […]
The Ontario Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) held its Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 16 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. More than 650 attended and, in keeping with the spirit of giving, the ORIMS executive chose to raise funds for The Daily Bread Food Bank in support of their fight […]
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