HALIFAX – Nova Scotia is going to increase fines and add four demerit points for people convicted of using cellphones while driving as of Feb. 1. Currently, fines range from just over $176 for a first offence to about $350…
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has released its annual report for 2013-14, noting that the target in Ontario to reduce auto insurance premiums by 15% could have a negative impact on profitability. “Domestically, personal auto insurance…
A new ruling by Canada’s highest court clarifies contractual interpretation. Trial judges and arbitrators of first instance now have a more enhanced role over contractual interpretation, and one may expect fewer appeals on what a contract says and for commercial arbitration decisions to be less reviewable by courts.
While class proceedings are now a well-entrenched part of the legal landscape in Canada, national and multi-jurisdictional class proceedings are becoming the new norm. Absent legislative intervention – or a more co-operative, but less deferential approach – related problems and challenges will unlikely abate.
Traffic delays and being stopped at a red light are common times Canadian drivers use their cell phones while behind the wheel, according to a new survey on distracted driving, conducted by Leger for Allstate Canada. In the nationwide survey,…
Casualty premiums account for roughly 10 per cent of the overall insurance market in Canada. However, the severity of long-tail liability claims can put disproportionate pressure on adjusters to effectively manage and adjudicate losses. Key risks, such as asbestos and tobacco, have had a huge impact on insurance companies when it comes to reserving for future claims. What are the current risks that insurers and independent adjusters should have on their radar screen? And what emerging exposures may cross the liability line?
How the investigation of public-private partnership (P3) claims poses challenges for adjusters.
Ontario Court of Appeal fails to clarify the duty to defend an additional insured.
Establishing a “nexus” or connection is key to finding out which insurance company pays, as one legal case shows.
A single related claim must involve analysis of specific facts around each allegation and cause of action.
VERMILION, Alta. – Canadian National Railway freight train cars have derailed in east central Alberta. CN says 17 freight cars carrying peas derailed Thursday night east of Vermilion. Jim Feeny, a CN spokesman, says there were no injuries and there…
DETROIT – Chrysler is recalling nearly 350,000 older model cars and SUVs in the United States, Canada, Mexico and elsewhere to fix ignition switches that could unexpectedly shut off their engines. The recall covers 2008 Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee…