Supporting Claims Professionals Across Ontario

The OIAA Claims Conference is one of the most anticipated events on the insurance calendar - bringing together a broad spectrum of professionals who shape, manage, and influence the claims landscape across Ontario and beyond.

In 2026, Direct IME is proud to be part of the conversation.

If you’re attending the conference - whether as an adjuster, adjudicator, risk manager, broker, regulator, or industry partner - we’re looking forward to connecting.

A conference built around decision-makers

The OIAA Claims Conference brings together:

• Adjusters, underwriters, managers and supervisors of insurers and self-insurers
• Insurance brokers and agents
• Independent adjusting firms and business development professionals
• Claims managers and WSIB adjudicators
• Sickness and health insurer adjudicators
• Risk managers and re-insurers
• Members of ORIMS
• Regulatory staff from FSRA
• Representatives from the Insurance Bureau of Canada
• Staff from the Insurance Institute of Ontario and Canada
• Students entering the insurance profession

What unites this group is responsibility. Each plays a role in navigating risk, assessing entitlement, managing exposure, and ensuring fair outcomes within an evolving regulatory and economic landscape.

And that’s where high-quality, independent assessments matter.

Supporting clarity in complex claims

Today’s claims environment is increasingly complex. Co-morbidities are more common. Psychological components intersect with physical injury. Return-to-work expectations are evolving. Litigation scrutiny is high.

For claims professionals, clarity isn’t optional - it’s essential.

Direct IME supports the industry by delivering:

• Independent medical examinations across specialties
• Psychological and psychiatric assessments
• Functional capacity evaluations
• Vocational assessments
• Medical file reviews
• Future care cost and catastrophic claim support

Our focus isn’t just producing reports - it’s helping decision-makers move files forward with confidence.

Designed for insurers, adjudicators, and risk professionals

Whether you’re an adjuster managing a growing caseload, a WSIB adjudicator reviewing entitlement, a risk manager assessing exposure, or a reinsurer evaluating long-term impact, the need is the same: reliable, defensible, objective evidence.

Our national medical panel includes experienced specialists across disciplines, supported by a coordinated service team that manages scheduling, records collection, testing, quality assurance, and report delivery.

The result is a streamlined process that reduces friction and supports timely decision-making - without compromising clinical integrity.

Investing in the future of the profession

We’re also excited to connect with students enrolled in full-time insurance programs and professionals entering the field.

The future of insurance depends on strong foundations in evidence-based decision-making, independent analysis, and ethical process. Conferences like OIAA create space for mentorship, innovation, and professional growth - and we’re proud to contribute to that ecosystem.

Let’s connect at OIAA 2026

The OIAA Claims Conference is more than a networking event - it’s a forum for collaboration, insight, and industry advancement.

If you’re attending, we invite you to stop by the Direct IME booth. Whether you want to discuss complex claims, evolving assessment standards, emerging trends in Ontario auto insurance Accident Benefits (AB) claims, or simply introduce yourself, we’d love to connect.

Strong claims decisions start with strong partnerships.

We look forward to seeing you at OIAA 2026 - come say hello.