Announcements

Restoration Industry Association (RIA) to provide Continuing Education Credits for the 2014 PLR Expo

Ottawa, Ontario – PLR Expo Services is announcing that the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is offering CE Credits for sessions being held at the upcoming PLR Expo. The PLR Expo happens this September 30th to October 2nd at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. The RIA has reviewed the 2014 PLR Expo conference agenda […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 18, 2014

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AssessMed welcomes Dr. Max Kleinman as Medical Director a key move to further enhance quality reporting standards

The Board of Directors and Senior Management team at AssessMed Inc. are elated to announce the appointment of Dr. Max Kleinman as Medical Director for AssessMed Ontario and Maritime Provinces. Dr. Kleinman will work closely with AssessMed’s National Executive Medical Director, Dr. Ben Clark. Dr. Kleinman has enjoyed an ongoing clinical practice in physiatry for […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 18, 2014

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ClaimsPro- Special Risk Division (SRD) Continues to Strengthen its Team with Appointment of Jean-Franois Turcotte, PMI, B. Eng

Montréal — Seeking to further build and strengthen its team of Executive General Adjusters and Senior General Adjusters, ClaimsPro, Canada’s largest independent adjusting company, announced today that it has appointed Jean-François Turcotte as Senior General Adjuster with ClaimsPro’s Special Risk Division (SRD), a highly-specialized division of the company that exclusively handles complex/commercial losses. Jean-François joins […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 14, 2014

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BC Executive Earthquake Response Seminar

Catastrophe Response Unit (CRU) will be hosting another in our series of Earthquake Response Seminars for insurance executives and senior claims management. This complimentary two hour event will be held at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver on Tuesday, August 26th. The seminar will start with a 7:30 breakfast followed by presentations from industry experts and […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 14, 2014

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MENTAL ILLNESS CAN IT BE OVERCOME? With an early and accurate diagnosis, proper treatment, and support plan, mental illness can be managed effectively.

TORONTO, August 14, 2014— According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), 20% of Canadians will directly experience a mental health issue in their life and mental illness indirectly affects all Canadians at some time through a family member, friend, or colleague. Research also shows that approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at […]

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AssessMed Inc. announces Ms. Julie Langlois as Senior Director of Business Development, Quebec

The Board of Directors and Senior Management team at AssessMed Inc. are proud to announce the hiring of Ms. Julie Langlois as Senior Director of Business Development, Quebec. Julie will be based in AssessMed’s Quebec City location, known locally as Plexo Expertises. She can be reached directly by e-mail at julie.langlois@assessmed.com or by cell phone at 418-575-5571. You […]

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ClaimsPro Boosts Capacity of Special Risk Division with Appointment of Myron Zaharia, LL.B., CRM

Edmonton— Continuing to develop its impressive team of Executive General Adjusters and Senior General Adjusters, ClaimsPro, Canada’s largest independent adjusting company, announced today that it has appointed Myron Zaharia as Senior General Adjuster with ClaimsPro’s Special Risk Division (SRD), a highly-specialized division of the company that exclusively handles complex/commercial losses. Myron joins the ClaimsPro SRD as […]

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Benefits of Partnering with a Payment Solutions Provider for You and Your Clients

In April, FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada merged with Policy Bill to form a strategic partnership for the Canadian insurance market. They have combined their financial strength and payment solutions to give you a market-leading advantage. As a complete payment solutions provider, FIRST Canada not only enhances the value offering to your clients, it can also make […]

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AssessMed Inc. appoints Christopher Coe as Business Relations Advisor, Western Division

The Board of Directors and Senior Management team at AssessMed Inc. are proud to announce the hiring of Mr. Christopher Coe as Business Relations Advisor, Western Division. Christopher will be working in AssessMed’s Vancouver office. He can be reached directly by e-mail at Christopher@AssessMed.com or by cell phone at (604) 603-5084. You can also reach […]

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Optimum remains a Full Partner of the Broker Identity Program for 2014

The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is pleased to announce that Optimum General Inc. (Optimum) is maintaining its support of the Broker Identity Program at the Full Partner level. The program’s centre-piece is the BIP symbol known as the BIPPER. The symbol captures the value that insurance brokers bring their clients: choice, coverage, security […]

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