Claims
Canadian wholesale broker Ian Stuart-Smith has pled guilty to a felony wire fraud charge and now faces a maximum of 20 years in jail and a maximum fine of US$250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss resulting from the crime. Stuart-Smith (who has gone by many aliases according to New York authorities, including Ian […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 7, 2007
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There is a steady rise in insurance payrolls in the United States, according to an A.M. Best report, and there is some debate as to whether the expanding populations property and casualty claims in the wake of 2004-05 hurricanes might be related to the industrys employment increase.A slew of hard storm seasons, new market expansions […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 6, 2007
AIR Worldwide has updated its United States hurricane model to include an enhanced methodology for estimating business interruption (BI) losses.In the aftermath of the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons, which devastated wide swaths of the Gulf Coast and put countless businesses on hold for months or longer, AIR undertook an intensive research and development effort […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 5, 2007
A 62-year-old orthopedic surgeon in Windsor, Ontario has been awarded Cdn$844,450 in damages including Cdn$714,000 based on a presumed future loss of income between the ages of 65 and 70 for injuries he sustained after being thrown from his bicycle when he ran over a raised catch basin.Dr. Robert Yovanovich, 56 at the time of […]
Hub International Limited (TSX: HBG) announced that its shareholders approved the proposed plan for Apax Partners and Morgan Stanley Principle Investments to acquire all of Hubs common shares.The plan of arrangement was approved by 92.7% of the votes cast by all shareholders at the meeting and by 91.9% of the votes cast by disinterested shareholders, […]
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International risk managers see human capital risk as being the most significant threat facing their global business operations, according to a survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by the ACE Group of Companies. The surveys findings show that human capital risk, such as skills shortages, succession issues and the loss of key […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 4, 2007
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) funded by participating countries, donors and the World Bank is now operational, starting with a claims-paying capacity of US$110 million on the international reinsurance and capital markets.. Thanks to the support of the international financial markets and all parties involved, insurance coverage can be confirmed to participating countries […]
By Canadian Underwriter | June 1, 2007
Hannover Re has completed the sale of its U.S. subsidiary, Praetorian Financial Group, Inc., New York, to the Australian QBE Insurance Group Ltd., Sydney.The deal had been agreed upon in December 2006 and was closed, effective May 31, 2007, upon receipt of the required approval from regulators.QBE’s U.S. subsidiary has acquired all shares of Praetorian. […]
Technology trends in claims management revolve around some key themes, including a move to bridge or convert from legacy systems, enhanced performance measurement, improved client access to files, claims "portals" and the increased functionality of wireless adjusting solutions. What was once simply talk is now turning to action for many insurance company claims departments and independent adjusters.
June 1, 2007
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It has been 54 years, but Kernaghan Adjusters is still following the same traditions and client care promises today as it was back then.
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