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Were it not for the United States, Canada would rank dead last among G8 countries when it comes to moving towards a low-carbon economy, according to a scorecard developed on behalf of Allianz SE and WWF International. Allianz and WWF recently released online the results of their ‘G8 Climate Scorecards.’ Canada ranked seventh out of […]
July 31, 2008
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The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has ruled that an insurance company is not responsible for re-training a claimant on the basis that the learning program was more insight-oriented than vocational and rehabilitative. FSCO additionally dismissed claims for income replacement benefits, housekeeping benefits and rehabilitation benefits on the basis that the claimant was experiencing […]
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When disaster strikes everybody rallies together to ensure those impacted have the basic necessities. The CIAA has the experience and the manpower to assist the government in expediting Disaster Financial Assistance.
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Enticing the younger generation into adjusting is key for the CIAA's newest president.
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Liberty International Underwriters Canada and ACE INA Insurance have been ordered to share the ongoing defence costs incurred by St. Marys Cement Company Inc. on a 50-50 basis, according to an endorsement by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. St. Marys sought a declaration that ACE had a legal obligation to contribute to St. Marys’ […]
The NWT Court of Appeal provides a clear and restrictive test for determining liability when damages are intentionally caused by a third party.
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If the loss ratio is one of the leading measures of success in the p&c industry, why isn't your underwriting department talking to claims?
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Stephen J. Mallory has been appointed as a member of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) by industry minister Jim Prentice, the minister responsible for the SCC. “I am very pleased to welcome Mr. Stephen J. Mallory to the SCC, and we look forward to his contribution to the board,” Prentice said in a release. […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 25, 2008
Property and liability reinsurance renewal rates in 2008 are continuing to decline, according to a Guy Carpenter & Company briefing. For property catastrophe covers, risk-adjusted price dropped between 10% and 20% relative to July 1, 2007, according to Guy Carpenter.The briefing, entitled ‘No Surprises, Rates Continue to Fall P& C Reinsurance Renewals, July 1, 200,’ […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 23, 2008
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