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Cyber security a ‘key aspect’ of risk management for medical professional liability insurers: A.M. Best
May 11, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterMedical professional liability insurers who retain cyber risk need to limit their exposure “through strong policy language,” A.M. Best Company Inc. warned in a report released Wednesday. The ability to “identify emerging risks in areas such as cyber security,” is,…
Denying catastrophic impairment status to Ontario auto claimant is not denying benefit: OIAA speaker
February 8, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorWhen an Ontario auto insurer notifies a claimant that he or she has not sustained a catastrophic impairment, that does not constitute the denial of a benefit for the purposes of the two-year limitation on filing a lawsuit, a lawyer…
Drone operators risk lawsuits, criminal charges for privacy breaches: OIAA speaker
February 1, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorThe new tort of intrusion upon seclusion is “a big deal for drone operators,” and experts on operating drones will be “key to helping a court” determine the standard of care in negligence lawsuits, a lawyer suggested at a recent…
Ian Gallagher elected president of Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association
June 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterVeteran aviation claims adjuster Ian Gallagher has been elected president of the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association (OIAA), taking over from Catherine Groot. Gallagher works in St. Catharines as an executive adjuster for Vancouver-based Kernaghan Adjusters Ltd. In addition to aviation,…