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Ontario transportation department ‘has done little work’ to address liability for inadequate winter highway maintenance: Auditor General

December 2, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

There has been little movement on a recommendation made in 2015 that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation “consider incorporating contractor liability” if roads are not properly cleared during the winter, the province’s auditor general suggested in her 2016 annual report,…

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The Co-operators launches overland flood insurance for Ontario

June 27, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

The Co-operators General Insurance Company announced on Monday that it has launched new insurance coverage that protects homeowners in Ontario against damage caused by overland flooding. The new coverage, which is available throughout the province, is an inclusive and flexible…