Blind to Fraud: The OPC’s Guidelines on Covert Surveillance Unduly Inhibit Private Investigators
March 31, 2010 by Norman GrootThe Canadian Association of Private Investigators (CAPI) recently made submissions to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) regarding its Guidelines on Covert Surveillance in the Private Sector. CAPI and its members assert the implementation of the Guidelines’…
Should judge or jury hear cases involving multi-accident scenarios
January 31, 2010 byIs a jury capable of assessing damages in cases involving multi-accident scenarios, overlapping injuries and complicated medical evidence? In Hossnyv. BelairInsurance, an insured was injured in three separate motor accidents between 1997 and 2004, the first of which led to…
On The Scene (February 01, 2010)
January 31, 2010 byDonald N. Hull has been promoted to vice president, Ontario region, at McLarens Canada. In his 36-year career, Hull has been director and the senior executive for an international claims company, both in Canada and internationally. He has also previously…
Nova Scotia court throws out charter challenge against cap for minor auto injuries
January 31, 2010 byIn Hartling v. Nova Scotia, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has thrown out a Charter challenge to the province’s $2,500 cap for minor auto injuries, saying the cap does not discriminate on the basis of either sex or disability.…
Ontario Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (ORIMS)
January 31, 2010 byThe Ontario Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) held its Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 16 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. More than 650 attended and, in keeping with the spirit of giving, the ORIMS executive…
Insurance contract to pay accident benefits not “a contract for peace of mind”: Ontario judge
January 31, 2010 byThe daughter of a woman who was injured in an auto collision and subsequently denied accident benefits is not entitled to collect benefits under her mother’s policy based on the loss of her mother’s care and guidance, the Ontario Superior…
McCague Borlack LLP “Christmas in January”
January 31, 2010 byMcCague Borlack LLP hosted their annual “Christmas in January” at the Design Exchange on January 20th, 2010 and enjoyed the opportunity to share drinks, discussion and celebrate the occasion with more than 300 guests.
Nova Scotia presses ahead with its review of minor auto injury cap
January 31, 2010 byNova Scotia’s government is moving ahead with its promised review of the province’s $2,500 minor auto injury cap. The government has issued a discussion paper entitled Concerning the Cap on Pain and Suffering Awards for Minor Injuries, and is calling…
MD&D’s Annual American Thanksgiving
January 31, 2010 byMD&D’s Annual American Thanksgiving once again attracted industry guests to an afternoon of football, food and socializing. On Nov. 6, Montana’s M Lounge was filled with industry delegates catching up with old friends, enjoying tasty treats with football playing in…
FSCO approves average auto rate increase of 2.49 per cent in 2009 Q4, based on entire market
January 31, 2010 byOntario’s insurance regulator has approved a 2009 Q4 auto insurance rate increase of 2.49 per cent, based on the entire market. In the fourth quarter of 2009, for the 55.48 per cent of the province’s auto insurance market that had…
Ontario Pond of the Honourable Order of the Blue Goose
January 31, 2010 byDec. 3, 2009 saw the Ontario Pond of the Honourable Order of the Blue Goose host its annual Christmas Galabration with well over 100 Ganders and guests in attendance. Liberty Group’s newly renovated Ciao Wine Bar in Toronto’s trendy Yorkville…
Ontario auto reforms need to clarify ‘incurred cost’: defence lawyer
January 31, 2010 byThere is a need to provide a clear definition for the word “incurred” under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Scheme (SABS), said Philippa Samworth, a partner at Dutton Brock LLP. Typically, “incurred” is interpreted to mean that a person has paid…
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