AssessMed

Canada-wide independent medical evaluation services for insurance, legal, and employer matters.

Claims Technology Established Acquired

Overview

AssessMed is a Canada-wide independent medical evaluation (IME) company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. The company provides high-quality, evidence-based, and unbiased medical assessments for insurance claims, legal proceedings, and employer matters. AssessMed manages the complete evaluation process -- connecting clients with expert clinicians and regulated healthcare professionals, coordinating appointments, and delivering defensible reports.

In December 2019, AssessMed was acquired by Lifemark Health Group, a Canadian leader in community rehabilitation, workplace health, and medical assessment services backed by Audax Private Equity and Northleaf Capital Partners. AssessMed continues to operate as a distinct division of Lifemark Health Group under the leadership of President Don Kunkel. In May 2023, AssessMed expanded its Quebec presence by acquiring ExpertMed Solutions, a Laval-based medical assessments firm specializing in occupational medicine and health and safety assessments.

The company is accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and operates offices in more than 10 cities across Canada, including Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton, London, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, and St. John's.

Products & Services

Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)

Unbiased, evidence-based medical examinations conducted by expert clinicians for insurance claims and legal proceedings, covering all major medical disciplines.

Key Features

Available for both plaintiff and defence sides
All medical specialties covered
National scheduling and coordination
Defensible written reports

Target Users: Auto insurers, life and health disability insurers, personal injury law firms (plaintiff and defence)

Catastrophic Assessments

Comprehensive evaluations of severe injury claims to determine catastrophic impairment designation under provincial auto insurance guidelines.

Target Users: Auto insurers, accident benefits adjusters

Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAE)

Assessment of a claimant's physical capacity for work and daily activities, used in return-to-work and accident benefits determinations.

Target Users: Workers compensation boards, auto insurers, employers

Neuropsychological Assessments

Evaluation of cognitive function, brain injury, and psychological conditions by registered neuropsychologists.

Target Users: Auto insurers, personal injury law firms, disability insurers

Psycho-Vocational Evaluations

Combined psychological and vocational assessments measuring employability, work capacity, and reintegration potential.

Target Users: Auto insurers, disability insurers, workers compensation boards

Labour Market Re-Entry Assessments

Employability analysis and vocational planning for injured claimants seeking to return to the workforce.

Target Users: Auto insurers, disability insurers

Future Care Costs

Expert projections of ongoing medical, rehabilitation, and care expenses for serious injury claims.

Target Users: Personal injury law firms, insurers

Medical File Reviews

Non-examination review and analysis of medical records and documentation by expert clinicians.

Target Users: Insurers, law firms, employers

Employer Services

Ergonomic assessments, workplace risk assessments, pre-employment medicals, job site assessments, and physical demands analysis for employers managing workforce health and return-to-work programs.

Target Users: Municipal and corporate employers

Virtual Assessments

Remote IME, file review, and psychiatric/psychological examinations conducted via secure video platform.

Target Users: All client types across Canada

At a Glance

Founded: 1991
Headquarters: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Employees: 51-200
Funding: Acquired

Category & Focus

Category: Claims Technology
Subcategories: Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) Medical File Reviews Functional Assessments
Insurance Verticals: P&C Personal Health Group Benefits Workers Compensation
Target Customers: Carriers, TPAs, Employers, Brokers

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Last updated: 2026-04-09