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Clinic fined $75,000; Fraud Prevention Month gets underway
The investigations involved several insurers and IBC Investigative Services in support of the Toronto Police Services’ Project Whiplash. According to Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), insurers have paid out an estimated $4 million in fraudulent claims as a result of this scam.
Fewer Canadians will travel this March Break: BMO Insurance study
Fewer Canadian families will travel this March Break thanks to the declining value of the loonie, according to a new survey from BMO Insurance.
Take our Daylight Savings Time Quiz!
This Sunday we ‘spring ahead’ and set the clocks one hour into the future for daylight savings time. Test your knowledge of this bi-annual event with our DST quiz.
“You Can’t Fire Me For That – I Was Off Duty!”
The following, which is by no means an exhaustive list, are some examples of off-duty conduct which may or may not be grounds for discipline or termination, depending on the state and the circumstances.
Harry Kloosterhuis retiring as president & CEO of Family Insurance Solutions
Economical Insurance, one of Canada’s leading property and casualty insurance companies, today announced the retirement of Harry Kloosterhuis as president and chief executive officer of Vancouver-based Family Insurance Solutions Inc. effective June 30, 2014.
Shady clinics bilk $1.3 billion in bogus car insurance claims scam
Operators use stolen credentials to invent fake treatments for accident victims and send auto insurers the bill.
Sorry, Being Dead Isn’t A Good Enough Excuse For A Refund From Allegiant Air
A man in Washington state who had planned to spend his birthday this year at Disneyland instead got to spend it planning a funeral.
Disappearing bitcoins? There’s insurance for that
If bitcoin is going to survive as a digital currency, it’s going to have to convince investors their holdings are safe.
IBC supports Ontario legislation on auto insurance reforms
IBC supports Ontario legislation on auto insurance reforms TORONTO – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is encouraged by the Ontario government’s announcement that it will introduce legislation to reduce auto insurance costs, fight fraud and protect consumers. “We’re pleased that the government is fulfilling its promise to introduce changes to reduce costs and uncertainty in […]
Whose $10M in gold coins did the California couple stumble upon? Theories abound
the theory gaining the most traction is that the hoard is made up of most of the $30,000 in gold coins that Walter Dimmick stole from the U.S. Mint.
ICBC urges B.C. drivers to prepare for Daylight Savings Time
As we get ready to move our clocks forward an hour this Saturday night for the start of Daylight Savings Time, ICBC is asking drivers to make an effort to adapt to the time change to help reduce the impact it could have on their driving skills.
Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry are a big deal.
Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry are a big deal. Insurance companies range from small, regional private companies to large, international publicly-traded corporations with market capitalizations in the billions of dollars.
OSC charges Ontario fund manager with fraud
Ontario investment fund manager Keith Summers has been charged with fraud after allegedly raising $4.7-million from investors using false information about the success of his trading operation.
What’s in Store For U.S. Automakers?
Sales at General Motors and Ford declined last month, as frigid temperatures and snowstorms pounded much of the nation.
Forbes ranks world’s billionaires; Bill Gates regains top seat at $76 billion
Forbes magazine announced its ranking of the world’s billionaires Monday.
1 Weekly Habit That Will Push You to Peak Performance
In 15 minutes a week, you can get closer to your optimal work life.
Islanders John Tavares’ injury covered under contract insurance
While it’s no solace for having lost their best player for the season because of an injury he suffered at the Olympics, the Islanders will receive some financial relief regarding John Tavares’ salary.
Ontario to combat auto insurance fraud in effort to lower premiums
Ontario’s Liberal government is introducing legislation that it says will help keep auto insurance rates down by combating fraud and making it easier to settle disputes.
Buffett says climate change hasn’t affected insurance calculations
Buffett said on CNBC Monday that he hasn’t made any change in the way he calculates the likelihood of a catastrophe because of climate change.
