Topic Claims Canada Archive
The advice some lawyers give commercial clients over pandemic BI coverage
April 9, 2020 by Greg MeckbachBrokers advising commercial clients that business interruption is not usually covered during a pandemic should not be surprised if those clients are hearing something different from their lawyers. “I would caution policyholders to thoroughly review their specific policy language before…
Afterburn
April 8, 2020 by Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorHome insurers in Quebec may be on the hook for major fire losses on their property policies in the aftermath of an earthquake
Losing faith
April 7, 2020 by Harmon C. Hayden, founder, Harmon Hayden LawA defendant insurer admits coverage, so why did the court say its actions showed bad faith?
Advocates pushing for this temporary accident benefit reform
April 6, 2020 by Greg MeckbachAccident benefits clients who are seriously injured could be running into issues with attendant care benefits because of the social distancing precautions in effect with the COVID-19 pandemic. FAIR Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform has heard that some…
Mind the gap
April 4, 2020 by Emily Atkins, Freelance WriterIs cyber coverage keeping up with the type, frequency and severity of attacks?
How COVID-19 is probably affecting your auto claimants
April 3, 2020 by Greg MeckbachThe precautions underway to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk appear to be having a direct impact on auto accident benefits claimants – and not in a good way. “We have people who are seriously and catastrophically injured who are in their…
This type of claim should dry up in Ontario with COVID-19
March 27, 2020 by Greg MeckbachWith the Ontario government ordering the closure of bars and nightclubs, this should eliminate – temporarily – one category of commercial liability claim. “I don’t think claims will be launched against commercial hosts at this time,” said Mouna Hanna, an…
How IBAO wants brokers to treat pandemic business interruption losses
March 27, 2020 by Greg MeckbachWith the widespread impact of pandemic-induced business income losses, the property and casualty industry is looking for a good way of dealing with a high volume of potential business interruption notices of loss. “The IBAO is asking business clients not…
How Canada’s fire departments are responding to COVID-19
March 20, 2020 by Amy Smart - THE CANADIAN PRESSVancouver’s fire department is preparing to stop responding to the site of non-critical medical calls to preserve its ability to respond to major fires and other emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fire Chief Darrell Reid told a news conference this…
Tenant shares liability for attack on visitor by homeowner’s dog
March 19, 2020 by Greg MeckbachA Calgary homeowner and her tenant are on the hook for more than $20,000 after a waste removal contractor was attacked on the property by a dog. In Malig v. Kaur, released Mar. 16, the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled…
How cybercriminals are targetting employees working from home
March 19, 2020 by David Paddon - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Cybersecurity experts are renewing their warnings that the COVID-19 crisis is a huge opportunity for criminals to take advantage of confusion as people are forced to work away from the office. A U.S. security firm says at least…
The impact of COVID-19 on independent adjusters
March 18, 2020 by Greg MeckbachAs most Canadians are being asked to leave home only when necessary, how will the property and casualty industry deal with a large catastrophe, such as a major wind storm, while still taking precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19…