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Underwriting
Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association
July 31, 2011 byThe Ontario chapter of the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association (CICMA) held its annual golf tournament at the Cardinal Golf Course in Newmarket, Ont. on June 24. This year, 296 golfers participated in the event, raising a total of $26,000…
Winmar grand re-opening
July 31, 2011 byWinmar celebrated the grand re-opening of its Oakville/Mississauga office in a new location. MPP Kevin Flynn, Mayor Rob Burton, Cathy Duddeck, regional and town councillor, Pam Damoff, town councilor, John Sawyer, president of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Wendy Rinella,…
B.C. changes Insurance Act to protect co-insureds
July 31, 2011 byB.C. has changed its Insurance Act to protect innocent co-insureds from coverage exclusions if a loss is caused by the criminal act of another person co-insured on the same policy. Based on the wording of the law, a policy exclusion…
Insurers need to discuss restricted activities with clients, in light of arbitrator’s ruling in Ontario limo “stripper pole” case: lawyer
July 31, 2011 byA McMillan LLP article says insurance companies should be discussing any expectations placed on clients and restrictions on activities permitted on insured premises or within an insured vehicle, based on an Ontario arbitrator’s ruling in Whipple v. Economical Mutual Insurance…
F4 tornado in downtown Toronto would cause $4 billion in losses
May 31, 2011 byIf an F4 tornado – which packs wind speeds of between 333 km-h and 418 km-h – ripped through downtown Toronto, it could potentially cause up to $4 billion in losses, said Matthew Nielsen, senior product marketing manager of natural…
Ontario Divisional Court sets aside FSCO director delegate ruling in Pastore
May 31, 2011 byThe Ontario Divisional Court ruled in Aviva v. Pastore that the determination of a Class 4 (marked) or Class 5 (extreme) psychological impairment under subsection (g) cannot include consideration for pain associated with physical injuries. The decision reverses a Financial…
Backflow valves highly effective in reducing sewer backup damage: Saskatoon utility manager
May 31, 2011 byBackflow valves are 85 per cent effective in eliminating sewer backup, according to Galen Heinrichs, stormwater utility manager with the City of Saskatoon.Moreover, in that 15 per cent of instances in which a home experienced some sewer backup despite having…
Facing the Flood
May 31, 2011 Laura KupcisManitoba is currently bracing against the threat of flooding. That threat continues to be reduced in part due to flood prevention methods the province has established. The increase in water-related claims also brings the issue of overland flooding to the forefront.
Clarified
May 31, 2011 Don McGarvey and Anthony EspejoThe Alberta Court Clarifies Limitation Date for Declatory Judgment
Building Defects
May 31, 2011 Stephen Blaney and John McGloneClaims for moisture penetration in new buildings continues to rise
Drinking Water Flows Again
May 31, 2011 Karen SchmidtHomemade explosive renders drinking water unsafe for consumption
No-Fault
May 31, 2011 Barbara L. Devlin and Gregory S. PunDeduction of No-Fault (Part 7) Benefits from Motor Vehicle Accident Damages Awards in British Columbia