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Legal
Alberta police issue more than 5,000 tickets over August long weekend
August 8, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAlberta law enforcement officers were out in full force over the August long weekend, issuing a total of 5,140 tickets between Aug. 3 and Aug 6. RCMP officers, provincial traffic sheriffs, conservation officers, fish and wildlife officers and commercial vehicle…
York police warn about home improvement scams
August 7, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterPolice in Ontario’s York Region are warning about home improvement scams, cautioning residents of the area to determine in advance of a project if their contractors are licensed, properly insured and meet their specific needs. The York Regional Police (YRP)…
Preparation, patience and care to help keep roads safe on the long weekend
August 3, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterLong weekends can exact a heavy toll on roadways, necessitating the need for people to plan ahead and drive safely, cautions the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. An average of five people are killed and 533 injured in 1,935 crashes…
Ontario safety blitz launched to combat distracted driving
August 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterTraffic safety partners in Ontario are reminding the public of the importance of remaining focused behind the wheel with the launch of an anti-distracted driving campaign. The South Central Ontario arm of the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA SCO), Ontario’s Ministry…
Methodology must acknowledge differences between traditional insurance and banking: think-tank
August 1, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterAn insurance economics think-tank recommends revisiting proposed criteria designed to prevent destabilization of the financial system should a very large insurer collapse, including reversing the view that certain situations are detrimental. The comments were made as part of The Geneva…
Protecting P3s
August 1, 2012 David Grigg and Carl Spensieri, XL GroupInsurance is a central part of innovative government partnerships with private businesses, called P3s, which help get critical new infrastructure built.
Testing Causation
August 1, 2012 Belinda Bain, Partner and Julia Vizzaccaro, Student at Law; Gowlings (Toronto)The Supreme Court of Canada has reinforced the notion that the “but for” test remains the test for proof of causation in negligence – and exceptions will be few.
B.C. privacy watchdog probes licence plate recognition program
July 31, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterA technology meant to help in the war on auto theft has come under fire, launching a review by the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia. Commissioner Elizabeth Denham says her office is now reviewing automatic…
A “Twist” to Allocation of Defence Costs
July 31, 2012 Michael S. TeitelbaumA recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision, Tedford v. TD Insurance Meloche Monnex (2012), potentially injects uncertainty into how defence costs can or should be allocated before an action has been concluded. We believe the decision is helpful to insurers,…
Material Contribution: The “Unicorn” of Canadian Law
July 31, 2012 Ryan Krushelnitzky and Peter GibsonIn late June, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its most recent judgment on causation in Clements v. Clements (2012 SCC 32). The decision of the majority, written by the Chief Justice, will be of interest to lawyers and insurers…
B.C. supreme court rules fraudsters should pay punitive damages
July 31, 2012 byThe Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered defendants in a vehicle fraud scheme to pay damages, including punitive damages, to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). The court reportedly ordered 11 or so defendants to pay a total…
Anti-Fraud Task Force committee seeks public input on proposed measures to combat auto insurance fraud
July 27, 2012 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Steering Committee of the Ontario Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force is seeking public comment on several potential recommendations before it submits its final report to the government in the fall of 2012. The steering committee also reported its difficulty…