Topic Legal
Alberta woman loses round in anti fracking lawsuit, can’t sue Alberta regulator
October 10, 2013 by THE CANADIAN PRESSROSEBUD, Alta. – An Alberta woman has lost a round in her legal battle against the contentious process of hydraulic fracturing. Jessica Ernst launched a $33-million lawsuit against the Alberta government, the province’s energy regulator and energy company Encana. She…
FSCO warns of unlicensed broker, individual selling insurance
October 10, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has issued a warning to consumers that Capital United Brokers, and an individual called “Gina” claiming to represent the company, are not licensed to do insurance business in the province. Following a referral,…
Ontario man pleads guilty after falsely reporting vehicle sent to Nigeria as stolen
October 10, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterAn Ontario man has pleaded guilty to public mischief for falsely reported a stolen vehicle that Aviva Canada said was sent to Nigeria, the insurer said Thursday. Desmond Stewart, 55, from Whitby, Ont., has been ordered to pay $3,450, received…
New non-profit uses analytics on pooled company data to fight auto insurance fraud in Canada
October 4, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterThe insurance industry has formed a new not-for-profit organization focused on using analytical tools to identify suspicious claims in the industry’s pooled data, to facilitate further investigation. Canadian National Insurance Crime Services, or CANATICS, will provide insurance companies with a…
Supreme Court of Canada rejects appeal leave application over disputed D&O liability claim
October 3, 2013 by Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorThe Supreme Court of Canada announced Thursday it has denied an application by Onex Corp. of Toronto for leave to appeal an Ontario Court of Appeal decision on a disputed directors’ and officers’ liability claim with American Home Assurance Company.…
Ontario court overturns arbitrator’s decision in delayed auto indemnification claim
October 2, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterAn Ontario court has ruled that the “equitable doctrine of laches,” which applies in some cases to delays in claims, did not apply when Intact Insurance Company of Canada requested indemnification from Lombard General Insurance Company of Canada more than…
Ontario government bill aims to discourage lawsuits over public debates
September 26, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterOntario politicians from all three parties spoke Wednesday in favour of a government bill, that if passed into law, would discourage the use of litigation as a means of limiting expression on matters of public interest. One opposition politician noted…
Fighting $600-million tab for auto theft demands co-operation: IBC
September 24, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterChanging trends and the complexity of auto theft in the country, estimated to cost Canadians $600 million annually, demands the co-operation and involvement of many partners, notes a statement from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). On average, about 420…
Supreme Court of Canada denies Zefferino leave to appeal decision in Ontario auto lawsuit
September 19, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Supreme Court of Canada has denied an application by Nicola Zefferino, who lost a lawsuit two years ago against Meloche Monnex Insurance Company, to appeal a ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal. On March 1, the provincial appeal…
CAA Insurance launches basic legal expense coverage product
September 18, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterCAA Insurance is launching a new legal coverage product, underwritten by DAS Canada. The product, launching this fall, offers Basic Legal Expense Insurance, and will be included at no extra charge to CAA’s property insurance policyholders with a multi-line auto…
Man arrested, charged in connection with Ontario auto insurance scam
September 12, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterToronto Police Service officers arrested a man outside of his home in Edmonton this week in connection with an insurance scam. On Tuesday, police arrested Serafattin (George) Solak after receiving a Canada-wide warrant from the Ontario Crown Attorney’s office. During…
Chubb tracking service to help prevent theft of contractor equipment in U.S.
September 6, 2013 by Canadian UnderwriterNew Jersey-based Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is now offering added protection for contractors who purchase and install a tracking device on their equipment. “Contractors’ equipment is more than twice as likely to be stolen than damaged or lost due…