Features
Restoration Myth-Busting – Three-day drying Part 2
July 11, 2018 Kris Rzesnoski, vice-president, business development, EncircleIn the last article we talked about three-day drying as a myth that is not supported by the restoration industry. We also discussed the change in science from the 2000s to today and how it has opened insurers to expanded…
A northern light
July 10, 2018 Emily Atkins, EditorRocca Claims aims to attract talent to Ontario’s north
The evolving nature of business interruption
July 6, 2018 Aleksandra ZivanovicIn the face of climate change, cyber risks, and mass terror plots affecting entire regions and sometimes economic sectors, business interruption coverage is a challenging coverage to both write and adjust. This challenge is multi-faceted and directly impacted by global…
Finding Fault with Data
July 3, 2018 Jonathan N. Grnak, Barrister & Solicitor, Danson Recht LLPBlameworthiness or liability in any crash involving a vehicle equipped with self-driving technology will continue to be the main roadblock to the effective implementation and adoption by consumers of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. The question is: How do you determine…
Long Arm of the Law
July 1, 2018 Ian Phillpot, Vice President, Box CanadaHow to protect your clients from running afoul of the European Union’s privacy breach law.
The obligation to defend additional insureds
June 19, 2018 Talaal Bond, partner, Matthews Abogado LLPIt was snowing heavily on February 8, 2013 when Antonio Carneiro Jr. drove his car downhill on Brock Rd. near Pickering, Ontario. He lost control. His vehicle slid into the path of an oncoming vehicle at the intersection with Whitevale…
Who’s at Fault?
June 15, 2018 Adam Campbell, Senior Associate, Human Factors, -30- Forensic EngineeringA guide for assessing the liability of machine drivers when they don’t live up to the standards of human drivers.
Beware the One-Page Appraisal
June 13, 2018 Kelly Juhasz, Principal, Fine Art Appraisal + Services; and Darlene N. Wong, Personal Property Appraiser, Owner, Brilliant Evaluations & AppraisalsInsurers are increasingly rejecting one-page appraisals for valuable property such as jewelry, artwork or antiques – and for good reason.
Will top court give waivers a sporting chance?
June 11, 2018 David Dias, Freelance WriterWhy the fate of insuring sports and recreational facilities hangs in the balance
Rise of the Machines
June 11, 2018 Mazen Habash, president and consulting forensic engineer, Origin and CauseAppliance Fire and Flood Claims – Part 1
Insuring the Intangibles
June 7, 2018 Adrian Hall, CEO; Corrinne Pollard, Head of Claims; and Sarah Kestle Head of Sales, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Canada; and Xavier Tinguely, Senior Corporate Development Manager, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, USAA shift in the global economy has changed the risks facing Canadian businesses. Companies are now calling for insurance solutions that protect their intangible assets.
Sharing the Road
June 6, 2018 Emily Atkins, EditorWho will be in charge as autonomous vehicles and human-driven cars operate side by side on our highways?