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News (January 01, 2002)

Michel Allard (pictured) of Boomerang Tracking invited sleuths to the company’s “track a car thief” event in Toronto recently. The event was also a chance to launch the Boomerang2 device, which instantly tracks unauthorized vehicle movement through Bell Mobility’s wireless network. Just recently, Boomerang was also pleased to announce the recovery of almost $1.5 million […]

December 31, 2001

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Fraud squad releases annual top ten list

The Canadian Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CCAIF) has handed down its annual “Top Ten” list of insurance fraud schemes, and topping the list is a bilingual fraudster who tried to double file a claim by using both official languages.Other examples highlighted in the list include a woman who claimed health benefits after a falling from […]

By Canadian Underwriter | December 18, 2001

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Ontario latest market for new auto glass insurer

Innovative Insurance Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of glass repair chain Autoglas Maintenance Inc, is officially set to sell its product in Ontario. The company already offers a stand alone auto glass insurance product with a $50 deductible in Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and B.C.The product, in existence since 1995, was originally offered to Autoglas […]

By Canadian Underwriter | November 28, 2001

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MPI changes tune on rate reduction

Following announcement of higher than normal claims payouts this summer, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is taking back its request to the province for a rate reduction for motorists.Hail storms in August are partly to blame for the decision, which will see MPI “hold the line” on rates yet again. The public insurer had requested a […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 4, 2001

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