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…
Subrogation In Fire Cases
November 30, 2009 byThe evidence of what causes a fire is generally consumed in the fire, Richard Lindsay, founding partner of Lindsay Kenney LLP in British Columbia, said. This makes subrogation a little different in a fire-related case, he told delegates attending the…
Navigating ASP And SaaS Data Privacy Issues Across The U.S./Canada Border
November 30, 2009 by David BlackThe information age has given us the ability to connect with virtually every government and business around the globe. While there are obvious benefits, there are also tremendous privacy risks to all parties involved — from individuals to small businesses…
Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc
November 30, 2009 byCrawford & Company (Canada) Inc. held a reception on Oct. 28 for more than 150 clients and members of the Quebec insurance industry at Auberge St. Gabriel in Old Montreal. Members of Crawford’s executive management team were also on hand…
Climate Change In Canada’s North
November 30, 2009 byPollution liability arising from permafrost degradation, climate change disclosure and risks associated with new shipping lanes are among the emerging insurance implications of climate change in Canada’s North, according to a report by the National Round Table on the Environment…
Auto Insurance Reform
November 30, 2009 by Teresa (Teri) MitchellMore Changes on the Horizon
Gilbertson Davis Emerson’s Fall Reception
November 30, 2009 byMore than 100 guests attended Gilbertson Davis Emerson LLP’s Annual Fall Reception. Guests at the Sept. 24 event were treated to great music by a live band and excellent food at the company’s offices in Toronto. •
HCAI Information Site Launched
November 30, 2009 byAs the Health Claims for Auto Insurance (HCAI) pilot is re-launched, so too has the newly updated information site — www.hcaiinfo.ca. During the last rollout, the site did exist, but was only intended to be used as an update to…
A $25,000 Question?
November 30, 2009 by Kadey B.J. SchultzStatutory Accident Benefits and Aggravated Damages for Mental Distress:;
National Insurance Conference
November 30, 2009 byDelegates of the 2009 National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC), held in Ottawa, enjoyed the opportunity to share drinks and discussion during the opening night of the conference, before enjoying the gala dinner. Over $18,500 was raised for WICC. The…
Favourable Responses To Auto Reforms
November 30, 2009 byCanadian insurers and insurance brokers have responded favourably to the auto insurance reform package introduced by the Ontario government on Nov. 2, 2009. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) said the government’s reforms to the Ontario auto insurance system “address affordability…
Volatile Economy Continues To Rock Construction Pricing
November 30, 2009 by Joel DagenaisLessons from 2008
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