Announcements

Its a Hat Trick! STRONE Named One of Canadas Best Managed Companies for Third Year in a Row

(Oakville, Ontario) – For the third year in a row, STRONE has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. A winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program in 2012, STRONE requalified in 2013 and now 2014 to maintain its status as a Best Managed company. Established in 1993, Canada’s Best Managed Companies is the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 10, 2015

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CRU Toronto Insurance Seminar Begins Thursday

With eight guest industry experts, CRU is again presenting information and educational sessions designed to enhance the claims knowledge of insurance professionals. Starting March 12th at the Delta Markham Hotel, the first two sessions are about environmental claims (including a CTEH review of Lac Megantic), followed by a review of new technology and data available […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 9, 2015

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Digital disruption insights to be gained at AudaVision Toronto 2015

Register for AudaVision Toronto 2015 | April 7-8, 2015 AudaVision features leading industry experts who will shed light on what’s next in the insurance claims and automotive repair market. Gain new insights and valuable industry thought-leadership from high profile guest speakers. Learn how to navigate the era of digital disruption and deliver an exceptional customer […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 9, 2015

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ICLR to Close Thursday Insurance Seminar Presentations

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) will present a session on “Better Cat Planning – Urban Flooding” on Thursday, March 12th, 3:30PM at the Delta Markham Hotel. Dan Sandink, Manager of Resilient Communities and Research will review case studies of recent urban flooding in Ontario with mitigation and potential long term solutions. This presentation […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 6, 2015

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CRU Seminar Opens with Environmental Presentation

Environmental Claims Specialist, Mr. Oland Robinson, and Senior Toxicologist for CTEH, Dr. Paul Nony will open the CRU Spring Seminar in Toronto next week at the Delta Markham Hotel. Mr. Robinson’s presentation will focus on case studies of past events with an overview of planning and executable steps to address environmental disasters and the implications […]

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Zurich Strengthens Canadian Team With Two Key Appointments

(French text follows below) TORONTO, ON, March 5, 2015 – Zurich Canada, a leading commercial property and casualty insurer, has announced two key management appointments that strengthen its capabilities and position in the Canadian market. First, Justin Kelly has been named AVP & National Underwriting Director – International, Zurich Canada – Commercial Markets. In this […]

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SPECS Limited New office in Quebec City opening soon

Edmonton, AB – SPECS Limited, the country’s leading provider of independent property damage and consulting services is pleased to announce a new office location. Our second office in Quebec is coming soon and will open April 1, 2015. Manuel Marcotte and his family are in the process of relocating to his home town of Quebec […]

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Performance Demonstrated. Every day. On Side hits home with the insurance industry

On Side Restoration continues to showcase its commitment to their plans for growth, process improvements and achieving ‘best-in-class’ customer service objectives. Now in the first quarter of 2015 the company is in the thick of supporting improvements that affect individuals and teams both inside and outside of the company. On Side’s priorities include improved KPI’s […]

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New Technology and Data the Effects on Claims Processes

CatIQ (Catastrophe Indices and Quantification) and AIA (Academy of Insurance Adjusting) will co-present an educational program at the upcoming CRU Insurance Seminar, Thursday, March 12th at the Delta Markham Hotel in Markham, Ontario. This presentation will highlight the tech improvements (ICC, Xact, EagleView, et.) and new available data (damage averages, event overview maps) that are […]

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EFI Global Announces New Additions to its Environmental Services Team

EFI Global is pleased to announce new additions to its Environmental Services Team. EFI Global welcomes Ian Mendes (Environmental Team Leader/Senior Project Engineer) to the Hamilton, Ontario office; Kerry Moules (Project Manager) to the new Sydney, Nova Scotia office; Jean-Marc Barbera (Senior Project Manager) to the Montreal office and Robert Foote (Senior Project Manager) to […]

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