EFI Global were called to respond to a 7,000 litre furnace fuel oil spill at a First Nations School in Nova Scotia, Canada. During the first few days of the project, EFI Global met with local and Federal environmental and health officials as well as Aboriginal Affairs who approved each step that EFI Global presented.
EFI’s quick response and assessment of the situation allowed for immediate containment and control of the escaped furnace fuel oil. The students were able to return to class within three days following the discovery, and the remedial work is expected to conclude in less than 30 days from the initial call.
On June 1, 2016 changes to the spill reporting requirements under the TDG Regulations came into effect. The amendments are aimed at improving reporting in order to help ensure emergency responders act quickly to prevent a release from occurring and potentially endangering the environment or human health and safety and to provide better information on incidents involving Dangerous Goods. There seems to be some confusion around when to report under the new TDG spill reporting Regulations and when to report through the provincial spill reporting channels. Simply put, placard containers fall within the TDG Requirements. Tractor trailer saddle tanks are not placard thus they follow the provincial spill reporting requirements. This seems to be a point of confusion in the transportation industry. It is important that transporters be aware of both the Federal and the various Provincial reporting requirements and their obligations under both are adhered to. The obligation to report rests with the polluter. The safest approach is when in doubt, report.
Read ‘Amendments to TDGA Reporting Requirements 2016’ by EFI Global Director – National Environmental Services, Kevin Burgher – click here
With residents returning to Fort McMurray weeks after a raging wildfire forced them to evacuate their homes and businesses, the city is now facing the challenges of rebuilding and restoring – the cleaning up of contamination, repairing damage, and ensuring air quality and other aspects of occupant safety are addressed and monitored.
EFI Global effectively addresses post fire concerns like those associated with wildfires, including asbestos, ash and soot, mould and water damage, and indoor air quality (IAQ) in ‘Post Fire IAQ and Clean-up Issues’ – click here to read.
Everett Porter, CIP, has joined Cunningham Lindsey Canada as District Manager effective immediately. Everett will be overseeing the Atlantic operations in developing and executing new business initiatives.
“I know I speak on behalf of everyone here at CLC that we look forward to working with Everett and supporting him in this important role,“ said Albert Poon, President. “As we continue to strengthen our team, Everett’s extensive experience in management and the insurance industry will allow us to strategically grow our operations in Atlantic Canada and effectively serve our customers in that region.”
Everett brings to Cunningham Lindsey over 35 years of independent adjusting and management experience across all core insurance functions as claims manager, manager of business development and director. He has held a number of senior level positions with prominent Canadian insurance carriers, is a Certified Insurance Professional and a member of the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose Nova Scotia.
Cunningham Lindsey has been nominated by the readers of Insurance Business Canada as a Finalist in this year’s Insurance Business Awards. After months of nominations and research, the award that Cunningham Lindsey has been nominated for is The Readers Choice Award for Best Insurance Industry Service Provider.
We are extremely appreciative of the recognition and support and look forward to the awards night event taking place at the Liberty Grand in Toronto on November 30th, hosted by Canadian television host Ben Mulroney.
Mississauga, Ontario (August 1, 2016) – Cunningham Lindsey, a leading global loss adjusting and risk management services company, announces the appointment of Albert Poon as President of Cunningham Lindsey Canada. In this role, Albert will focus on improving client service delivery, strengthening the core loss adjusting services, and identifying opportunities for expansion of the related diversified services associated with FAS Global and inTrust. This appointment is effective August 1, 2016.
Harry Patel, Global Chief Operating Officer for Cunningham Lindsey, said “Albert is a strong, results-driven leader, and I am thrilled to welcome him into this position. I am confident that under Albert’s leadership, we will continue to strengthen our Canadian operations by leveraging our global brand and developing new services for our local clients.”
Albert is a 25 year veteran of the industry having worked for two national loss adjusting firms, an insurer and as a corporate risk manager for a Canadian car rental company. Throughout, Albert has held progressive positions with each organization. He has been with Cunningham Lindsey for nine years leading their TPA Division, Business Development Team and most recently in the position of Chief Operating Officer. Albert is a Chartered Insurance Professional, Acting Past President of the CIAA and graduate of Brock University.
Cunningham Lindsey Welcomes Dawn Finnegan to their Canadian Head Office in the Role of Director, Sales and Marketing.
Dawn Finnegan is a results-driven executive with over 15 years of experience in business development and marketing. With a strong background in forensic services she is committed to improving service delivery for her clients. In her new role with Cunningham Lindsey she will maintain and enhance Cunningham Lindsey’s client base while building new and significant strategic partnerships, and provide leadership within a cross-functional organization. Dawns holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Psychology.
The Fort McMurray Wildfires have caused extensive damage and interruption to life on a scale rarely seen before. Our thoughts are with all the people affected by this terrible disaster.
FAS Global has the experience, knowledge and resources to assist you and your insureds during this difficult time. We offer a range of services including quantification of business interruption, stock and extra expense loss verification for a variety of businesses from small commercial entities to large corporates. We are able to assist you with all financial and accounting aspects of complex claims.
We work closely with the loss adjusters to provide a fast, efficient and accurate response to ensure the right claim settlement is achieved and your Insured’s recover their business as quickly as possible.
Experience
FAS Global has been involved in numerous CATs around the globe including the UK floods (2014 and 2015/16), London riots (2012), Japan Tsunami (2011), Brisbane floods (2011), Christchurch earthquakes (2010-2011) and Thailand floods (2011). This experience enables us to be engaged remotely for small to medium size losses (SME), or on the ground for larger losses.
Knowledge
We provide significant expertise with damage quantification across a wide range of industries and manage large and complex losses arising from:
- Energy
- Mining
- Retail
- Hospitality and Leisure
- Power Generation
- Telecommunications
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Hospital & Medical Facilities
Resources
We have 65 Insurance Forensic Accountants who are knowledgeable and ready to assist your team.
Competitive
Our rates are competitive and allow you to get the expertise you require at the right value.
MISSISSAUGA, ON – A massive wildfire that has forced all 88,000 people to flee the western Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray and has burned down 1,600 structures was threatening its airport and communities well south of the town, authorities said.
People fleeing the inferno set up make-shift campgrounds along the highway in their cars, trucks and recreation vehicles.
Since erupting on Sunday and fiercely expanding, firefighting crews have been unable to stop the wildfire, which has charred 18,500 acres (7,500 hectares).
Cunningham Lindsey has deployed adjusters on site for emergency response. Also, the Cunningham Lindsey Call Centre is responding to all emergency inquiries 24/7.
With the largest network of adjusters on standby and ready for deployment, Cunningham Lindsey is ready and able to assist with all your CAT response needs.
New losses can be reported directly to our toll free reporting line, 1-800-ADJUST4 or alternatively, via our website at www.cunninghamlindsey.com or email: [email protected].
MISSISSAUGA, ON (JANUARY 28, 2016) Cunningham Lindsey Canada is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Red Deer, Alberta office effective January 4th, 2016. “This is an exciting time for us as our western region expands to better meet the needs of our customers,” said Albert Poon, CEO.
Currently in Alberta, Cunningham Lindsey has offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge and St. Paul. “With the addition of a new office in Red Deer we are able to expand our services for coverage within the Central Alberta region, and better respond to claims in all parts of the province,” confirmed Coralee Harder, District Manager, Alberta.
Leading the Red Deer office will be Jai Theberge and Tracy Irving. New to Cunningham Lindsey, Jai brings several years of experience as a company / field adjuster and will be primarily focused on residential property claims. Tracy holds ten years’ experience as a highly skilled multi-line adjuster and will be focused on assisting the growth of the Central Region.
Jai can be contacted at [email protected], or by phone at 403-829-6268. Tracy can be contacted at [email protected], or by phone at 403-807-8402.
