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Message From The President (December 01, 2009)

You will be reading this message long after all the leaves have fallen; the poppies put away and Christmas will have come and gone! This fall was a very busy session for me as president of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association, but most gratifying. I attended the National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC) with our […]

November 30, 2009

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HST A Taxing Issue

Experts suggest that if and when the HST is implemented in Ontario and British Columbia, the implications could be costly for the industry.

November 30, 2009

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Riding The Tide

In a business tied so closely to the economy, Colonial Adjusting & Appraisal Services is experiencing a significant boom in business.

November 30, 2009

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Introducing The Ontario Chapter Presidents (December 01, 2009)

Richard Swierczynski, president of the Ontario region of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association, is finding new ways to increase the profile of the association. The Ontario executive will be travelling to different areas outside of the Greater Toronto Area to hold their monthly meetings. This is in an effort to allow local members the opportunity […]

November 30, 2009

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Quarterback: The Accident Benefit Adjuster

Leadership is definitely one of the most important skill an accident benefit adjuster needs to effectively manage a motor vehicle accident file. Sometimes the adjuster can feel like a quarterback with everyone depending on his/her vision and ability to efficiently follow through on a proactive plan, while effectively communicating each “play” or progress with all […]

November 30, 2009

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Litigation And Spoliation Of Evidence

In a recent case in Alberta, a fire causing extensive property damage occurred at the plaintiff’s home. Fire investigators determined the cause of the fire was either an unextinguished cigar or an overheated cordless drill manufactured by the defendant. The plaintiff’s insurance company hired an investigator who visited the scene and removed the remnants of […]

November 30, 2009

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Navigating ASP And SaaS Data Privacy Issues Across The U.S./Canada Border

The information age has given us the ability to connect with virtually every government and business around the globe. While there are obvious benefits, there are also tremendous privacy risks to all parties involved — from individuals to small businesses to global corporations. An increase in the number of data breaches across the globe, compounded […]

November 30, 2009

5 min read

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Message From The President (December 01, 2009)

HST A Taxing Issue

Riding The Tide

Introducing The Ontario Chapter Presidents (December 01, 2009)

When Objects Break

Quarterback: The Accident Benefit Adjuster

Hydrocarbon Spill Claims:

Joining Forces

Litigation And Spoliation Of Evidence

Navigating ASP And SaaS Data Privacy Issues Across The U.S./Canada Border