Claims
In a serious brain injury case, damages for loss of income and future care are measured in millions of dollars. At the end of the case, a successful plaintiff will be left with a significant estate, and a continuing need for treatment and services. If the plaintiff is incapable of managing his finances and personal […]
By Ian A. Mair | November 30, 2007
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After a fair and thorough analysis of a claim, the loss adjuster may have to deliver bad news to the insured. In this article, we will discuss some important factors to keep in mind when denying a claim to the insured and skills you can use to relieve tense situations. Deliver the bad news that […]
November 30, 2007
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The RIMS Canada Conference action kicked-off Saturday, Sept. 15th, 2007 with Maritime-themed dinners separately hosted by Cunningham Lindsey Canada; Crawford & Company (Canada); as well as McLarens Canada and Quelmec Insurance Adjusters. •
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If a claim is brought against an insurer with no facts or evidence to support the claim, indemnity costs will be awarded against the plaintiff, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled in a case involving a frivolous or vexatious lawsuit. “To add a defendant [i. e. an insurance company] to an action knowing that […]
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In the spirit of true Maritime hospitality, Saturday night’s dinners let right into the draw of the GCAN ‘Casino Night’ held at Keith’s Brewery. Sunday morning brought the much needed Aon ‘Beacons Brunch’ with the evening hitting a sweet note near the end with ‘Chocolate Decadence’ courtesy of Willis. •
Conference attendees caught a taste of some hearty and warm Maritime hospitality at Sunday evening’s ‘East Coast Clipper Welcome’ sponsored by Allianz Global Risks and Integro Insurance Brokers. •
The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with insurers in two cases that threatened to expand the definition of an injury “arising directly or indirectly from the use or operation of an automobile.” Inboth CitadelGeneralAssuranceCo. v. Vytlingham and LumbermensMutual Casualty Company v. Herbison, Canada’shighcourtfoundthatcar-relatedactivities were in each case “severable” from the tort that caused the […]
The traditional Sedgwick Pub Night — courtesy of Marsh Canada Limited, held on the Monday night at The New Palace gave delegates, attendees and exhibitors a chance to let the sails out and enjoy some grog in traditional hearty Halifax fashion, to the live music of Marsh’s very own Tabloid. All revelers were buoyed-up and […]
Canadian catastrophe models should place more emphasis on wildfires and heavy rain, according to Paul Kovacs, executive director, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR). Kovacs made his statement at the National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC) in Montreal. His comment is echoed in a recent report written by Glen Daraskevitch, vice president of risk modelling […]
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