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RIBO warns of Ontario auto insurance scam

February 8, 2011 by Canadian Underwriter

The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) has received a number of calls regarding consumers caught in an insurance scam. Newspaper ads have been placed in several Ontario city newspapers – most recently in London, Ottawa and Toronto newspapers –

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Pocket bikes are automobiles under Ontario law: FSCO arbitrator

February 3, 2011 by Canadian Underwriter

A gas-powered, miniature motorcycle known as a “pocket bike” is a motor vehicle under Ontario law, according to the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO).Accident benefits claimant Cassondra Bouchard was injured while riding a Honda CRF 50 Mini Bike owned

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B.C. Supreme Court orders couple to reimburse ICBC for auto fraud

February 1, 2011 by Canadian Underwriter

The B.C. Supreme Court ordered a Maple Ridge couple to reimburse ICBC more than $100,000 after being convicted of falsely claiming their expensive, leased truck was stolen, ICBC reported. Ronald and Jeannette LeBlanc reported their Chevrolet Super Sport Roadster truck

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February 1, 2011 Martin Ouellet, Applied Systems Canada Inc.

Services are now available providing legally admissible proof that your email has been received and your clients’ information is protected.

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McCague Borlack LLP’s hosts Christmas in January

February 1, 2011 by Canadian Underwriter

McCague Borlack LLP ushered in the New Year by hosting industry guests at its annual ‘Christmas in January,’ a traditional reception of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The event gave guests a chance to tour McCague Borlack’s newly renovated office space

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B.C. Insurance Council announces new rule for placing coverage with unauthorized insurers

January 31, 2011 by Canadian Underwriter

A new rule outlining procedures that B.C. brokers must follow when placing coverage with an unauthorized insurer will take effect on Feb. 28, 2011. Section 76(1)(c) of the Financial Institutions Act in British Columbia provides a limited exemption from the

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Forecasting the Future

January 31, 2011 Craig Harris

Unraveling the complexity of future care costs and life care plans can be a challenging task for adjusters in today’s legal environment of high personal injury awards. Paying close attention to key factors, such as working with a qualified life care planner and understanding potentially problematic areas, can help adjusters navigate the waters of catastrophic bodily injury claims.

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A Year of Firsts

January 31, 2011 J. Gregory Clooney and Sheree L. Conlon

2009-2010 marked a series of “firsts” in Atlantic Canada, particularly in Nova Scotia, as several legal issues were addressed before the court for the first time.

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10 Coverage Decisions from 2010 That You Ought To Know About

January 31, 2011 Christopher Dunn

It was a relatively busy year in Canadian courts for insurers. While all was relatively quiet on the Supreme Court of Canada front, with the exception of release of the much-anticipated decision in Progressive Homes v. Lombard, the Ontario Court

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Hughes Amys Holiday Party

January 31, 2011 by

Friends of Hughes Amys Barristers and Solicitors gathered at the Irish Embassy for the firm’s annual Holiday Party on Nov. 25. Chuck Jackson, lead singer of Downchild Blues Band, provided tunes to keep the party hopping.

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McCague Borlak’s Christmas in January

January 31, 2011 by

McCague Borlak LLP welcomed in the New Year by hosting industry guests for their annual ‘Christmas in January‘ traditional reception of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a chance to tour their newly renovated office space at 130 King

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Privacy Commissioner reaches impasse with SGI over collection of health information under province’s Insurance Act

January 31, 2011 by

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner in Saskatchewan says it has reached an impasse with Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) over three ‘breach of privacy’ complaints related to the collection of personal health information under the Automobile Accident Insurance