RIMS Canada Night Reception

Canadian industry representatives at the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition gathered for the RIMS Canada Night Reception, hosted by the RIMS Canada Council on Apr. 29 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Sponsored by CGI and the Canadian Litigation Council, the […]

May 31, 2008 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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Canadian industry representatives at the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition gathered for the RIMS Canada Night Reception, hosted by the RIMS Canada Council on Apr. 29 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Sponsored by CGI and the Canadian Litigation Council, the gathering allowed Canadian conference attendees and guests to connect after a busy schedule of convention activities, seminars and exhibits. •

Entering a car to escape assault is not an auto accident

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Entering a car to escape assault is not an auto accident

Ontario’s Licence Appeal Tribunal is tightening up the definition of an auto “accident,” most recently finding that walking to a vehicle, or stepping into the vehicle to protect yourself against an assault, is not the same as the “ordinary use” of a vehicle. For years, personal injury lawyers sued auto insurers for accident benefits simply […]

By David Gambrill | September 13, 2024

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Why Calgary’s hailstorm could send more Alberta auto insurers to the exits

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Why Calgary’s hailstorm could send more Alberta auto insurers to the exits

Calgary’s record-setting hailstorm in August may send more of the province’s auto insurers heading for the exits, Insurance Bureau of Canada warned Thursday. “The Calgary hailstorm will add $900 million in unexpected claims cost pressures at a time when Alberta’s auto insurance system is in crisis due to the province’s rate cap,” Aaron Sutherland, IBC’s […]

By David Gambrill | September 19, 2024

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A different type of auto fraud

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A different type of auto fraud

Although preliminary reports suggest auto theft in Canada is decreasing in 2024, another issue of concern is emerging for auto insurers: a surge in fraudulent credit applications. Automotive application fraud is up 54% year-over-year in Canada, largely driven by falsified credit applications and the continued prevalence of identity theft, consumer credit reporting agency Equifax Canada […]

By Jason Contant | September 24, 2024

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