Insurers to debate with new government negotiator

New Brunswick’s Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister T.J. Burke recently named a Fredericton lawyer as the lead negotiator for upcoming discussions with the insurance industry.
Bill Anderson, a government litigator, has been retained and will begin work immediately.
“Mr. Anderson is an experienced negotiator and I know that he will achieve the government’s goal of having the best auto insurance coverage and the best price for New Brunswickers,” Burke said in a press release. “We committed to securing fair treatment for New Brunswick policy holders within 60 days of taking office. This is a priority for government and for the people of New Brunswick.”
The minister said Anderson has been given the mandate to move quickly on the insurance file.
The next step in the process, according to the release, will be a series of discussions with representatives of the insurance industry on protocol and terms of reference for the negotiations.
The government of New Brunswick has committed to seeking the elimination of existing territories and the elimination of discrimination based on gender when evaluating consumer risk.