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Top 10 broker gaffes
August 16, 2018 by Jason ContantMajor infractions committed by Quebec insurance brokers include acting dishonestly, negligently, or not acting with competence and professional integrity, says the disciplinary committee of the Chambre de l’assurance de dommages (ChAD), the province’s self-regulatory body for brokers, agents and claims adjusters.…
Claims adjuster fined $4,000 for failing to properly inform insured about coverage
July 25, 2018 by Jason ContantA Quebec claims adjuster has been fined $4,000 for failing to inform an insured about an insurance carrier’s rights under the insurance policy, and for not promptly responding to emails from the insurer. Philippe Morin was charged with two counts…
Quebec brokers concerned about regulatory ‘vacuum’ on web sales
January 23, 2018 by Greg MeckbachQuebec brokers are pushing for a prohibition on buying property and casualty insurance over the Internet without some involvement from a broker or agent. Under the province’s proposed Bill 141, the Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services…
Litigation privilege ‘can be asserted’ against administrative investigators, Supreme Court of Canada finds in ruling in favour of Aviva
November 28, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAn insurer in Quebec can assert litigation privilege when the province’s self-regulating body for agents, brokers and claims adjusters demands a copy of an entire file on a claim, the Supreme Court of Canada suggested in a ruling released this…