Topic Claims
Appeal court upholds $385,000 payment to Northbridge arising from accident benefits assignment
June 28, 2021 by Greg MeckbachThe Court of Appeal for Ontario recently ruled in favour of Northbridge Insurance in an auto liability claim that featured a dispute over how much of the plaintiff’s accident benefits should go to the liability insurer. Kossay El-Khodr was rear-ended…
Tornado touchdown causes damage in midwestern Ontario
June 28, 2021 by The Canadian PressEnvironment Canada says that at least one tornado touched down late Saturday afternoon in midwestern Ontario. Agency meteorologist Brian Owsiak says that reports from the ground, as well as radar signatures, confirmed that a twister hit just east of Chatsworth,…
Who’s at fault in this duel for street parking?
June 25, 2021 by David GambrillIn a territorial battle for street parking involving sneakiness and deception, a B.C. driver lost his bid to recover his increased auto insurance premium following a minor collision — even though he managed to shift half of the fault over…
These highway features may encourage distracted driving
June 25, 2021 by Greg MeckbachMedians and wide shoulders on highways could encourage distracted driving by giving drivers a false sense of security, transportation researchers suggest in a recent paper. “The combination and presence of a shoulder, median, higher speed limit, and extra lanes could…
How a return to work changed the approach of this Top 5 insurer
June 25, 2021 by Jason ContantAviva Canada is taking a deliberate and measured approach to change initiatives in the second half of the year, with the understanding the next few months and the looming return to the office will be a stressful time for employees.…
UFO sightings: Are your clients covered for an alien invasion?
June 24, 2021 by David GambrillRecent talk about UFOs during the pandemic has caused the most conspiratorial among us to wonder if Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry is prepared for the most secretive of risks: An alien invasion of Earth. Film footage has emerged…
Here’s what can go wrong if you give away a salvage vehicle
June 24, 2021 by Greg MeckbachA couple who thought they received a written-off camper trailer as a gift are entitled to some compensation for repairs they made before the registered owner came to retrieve the vehicle, a Newfoundland and Labrador court has ruled. Sherry Drake…
Aviva Canada exec predicts how long supply chain pressures will last
June 24, 2021 by Jason ContantA supply chain bubble that is putting pressure on the Canadian P&C insurance industry should burst within a year or two and it’s just a matter of riding it out, an Aviva Canada claims executive suggested during a virtual fireside…
New constitutional “sanctuary” for impaired drivers who leave the highway to stop
June 22, 2021 by Greg MeckbachIf you drive drunk in Ontario, it’s your way or the highway. Impaired drivers can now find “sanctuary” by pulling off a public “highway” and on to private property when they see a police car, a Court of Appeal for…
Cleanup of trees, debris underway after deadly Quebec tornado
June 22, 2021 by Morgan Lowrie - THE CANADIAN PRESSMASCOUCHE, Que. – Residents of a town north of Montreal on Tuesday were clearing out tree branches and twisted debris scattered by a deadly tornado that tore through the community and killed one of their neighbours. The tornado Monday afternoon…
‘Unavoidable delay’ lease clause does not mean retailer can delay paying rent during lockdown: Court
June 21, 2021 by Greg MeckbachHudson’s Bay Company cannot use an “unavoidable delay” clause in a mall lease agreement to stop paying rent to the landlord during the COVID-19 pandemic, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled. COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March 11,…
Tropical storm Claudette expected to bring heavy rain to Atlantic Canada
June 21, 2021 by The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Tropical storm Claudette is headed for Atlantic Canada. Environment Canada says the storm is expected to dump heavy rain on parts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland on Tuesday. Earlier today, Claudette was just off the coast of Virginia,…