Topic Claims
Auto AB claim: Where privacy meets abuse of process
June 1, 2022 by David GambrillAn Ontario court has rejected the privacy concerns of an auto accidents benefits claimant who refused to attend a psychological examination required by his insurer, finding that the claimant’s privacy concerns amounted to an abuse of process. Ali Baradaran Bagherian…
Canada’s most exposed insurance lines
May 31, 2022 by Jason ContantExposure related to insuring personal lines of business in general continues to see steady growth in the Canadian P&C insurance industry, with a whopping $9.3 trillion of personal property assets in Canada now insured against fire, according to Catastrophe Indices…
Adjusters stretched thin after back-to-back storms
May 31, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoManitoba has experienced one of the wettest springs on record, and the back-to-back storms and flooding have stretched adjusters’ resources very thin, claims professionals say. Strong winds and a rainstorm that occurred in Manitoba last evening have continued into today. This event…
Hot summer temperatures, big storms to sweep much of Canada, Weather Network predicts
May 31, 2022 by David Friend - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Seasonal or higher than normal temperatures across much of the country will offer Canadians a chance to enjoy the summer, but predictions from a prominent national forecaster warn the humidity could welcome a rather stormy few months. Chris…
Update on how Canada’s newest DCPD regime is doing
May 30, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoAlberta’s transition toward the Direct Compensation for Property Damage (DCPD) framework has been quite seamless for insurers and personal auto policyholders for the most part, says one industry expert, although some commercial vehicle operators who don’t want to pay for…
War and other factors loom over shipping sector: report
May 27, 2022 by Philip PoradoWhile fewer total losses of cargo ships worldwide is good news for marine insurers, the number of shipping casualties rose during 2021, said Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s (AGCS) annual Safety & Shipping Review. Globally, 54 total vessel losses were…
Regulations for insuring self-driving cars required sooner rather than later, lawyers say
May 27, 2022 by David GambrillCanada is not ready to insure even partially automated vehicles (AVs), but the move towards fully-automated vehicles could be here by as early as 2026, warn lawyers at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. Provincial legislatures will therefore need to update their…
Man killed in Saskatchewan train car accident
May 27, 2022 by The Canadian PressEDGELEY, Sask. – A Saskatchewan man is dead after the road maintenance vehicle he was driving collided with a train on Thursday afternoon. It happened about three kilometres west of Edgeley, Sask. at a level crossing around 12 p.m. Thursday…
Fume all you want, don’t hit erratic drivers in front of you
May 26, 2022 by David GambrillNo matter how much a driver might fume about the slow driver ahead, the driver behind him is still responsible for maintaining a safe distance to avoid a collision — even if the slow driver tries to block the driver…
Auto insurance: How to handle acid spill claims
May 26, 2022 by Jason ContantInsurers would be well-advised to have experts and claim-handling protocols on hand to identify unique claim situations such as the two sulphuric acid spills in Trail, B.C. several years ago, two forensic engineers say. On Apr. 10 and May 23,…
Emergency alerts when severe weather happens can be improved: Environment Minister
May 26, 2022 by Mia Rabson - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – Emergency weather alerts that are broadcast over the mobile network should be improved to make sure they are getting to the right people at the right time, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday. Guilbeault is in Germany for…
How to speed up claims response for NatCats
May 25, 2022 by Yasser Korany, Mario Delorme and Mazen HabashExtreme weather events have become common, some bringing unprecedented levels of destruction to structures and facilities, overwhelming owners, property managers and insurers. In response, nearly all major insurers have created centralized Cat units dedicated to handling claims arising from extreme…