All in the Family
November 30, 2014 Craig Harris, Freelance writerGeorgian Claim Services Inc. has a unique commitment to quality that transcends the traditional employer- employee relationship.
Interpreting Exclusion
November 1, 2014 Michael Teitelbaum, Partner, Hughes Amys LLPA recent ruling by the Court of Appeal for Ontario includes some interesting observations with regard to how to address what constitutes a multi-causal loss and how the pollution exclusion in a property policy should be interpreted.
Virtual Coin
November 1, 2014 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorBitcoin is not a recognized currency and is not backed by any principal authority. Still, thousands of firms use the payment system launched in 2009, opening the door to discussions about how clients using bitcoin should best provide security for the storage and transfer of funds.
E&O & CGL: Let’s Work Together
October 1, 2014 Michael Mallett, National Product Manager, Errors and Omissions, The Guarantee Company of North AmericaEnsuring that coverage is available when it is needed most – when there is a claim – requires careful consideration of both Errors and Omissions (E&O) and Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies beforehand. What E&O and CGL policies cover separately and in conjunction with each other can make all the difference.
Missed Opportunity
September 30, 2014 Josiah T. MacQuarrie, lawyer, Dutton Brock LLPOntario Court of Appeal fails to clarify the duty to defend an additional insured.
The Related Claim
September 30, 2014 Jared D. Epp, lawyer, Robertson Stromberg LLPA single related claim must involve analysis of specific facts around each allegation and cause of action.
Moves and Views
September 1, 2014 by Canadian Underwriter1 Commercial insurance brokerage Nacora Canada announced in August the appointment of Dianna Fioravanti [1] as its new chief executive officer and managing director. Fioravanti was previously senior vice president of national sales and business development, for SCM Risk Management…
Marketplace
September 1, 2014 by Canadian UnderwriterCANADIAN MARKET SCM buys Granite Global Solutions SCM Insurance Services has acquired the property and casualty businesses of Granite Global Solutions. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The businesses acquired include Granite Claims Solutions, a national adjusting firm;…
Property Loss Trends
July 31, 2014 Glenn Gibson, Chief Executive Officer, Crawford & Company ConsultingA review of recent legal cases shows some interesting developments involving property insurance claims.
Equitable Contribution
July 31, 2014 Chad Leddy, Associate, Dutton Brock LLPHow this legal doctrine impacts the sharing of defence costs between primary and excess insurers.
The Evolution of Claims Technology
May 31, 2014 Joe Colby, Vice President, Claims, Swiss ReFrom manual processes to the virtual world, the claims environment has experienced dramatic changes
Equal or Proportional
May 1, 2014 Michael S. Teitelbaum Partner, Hughes Amys LLPA recent Ontario court decision addressing allocation of plaintiffs’ costs notes that, in some circumstances, it may be equitable to allocate costs on an equal footing. But if insurers are not prudent in their attempts to limit potential exposure, courts could opt to allocate costs on a proportionate basis.