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End of the line for CFL player’s concussion lawsuit

Arland Bruce III won’t be having his day in court. The Supreme Court of Canada said Thursday it won’t hear Bruce’s concussion lawsuit against the CFL and former commissioner Mark Cohon. The decision came after two B.C. courts, the Supreme Court of British Columbia and British Columbia Court of Appeal, dismissed the suit, saying the […]

By Canadian Underwriter | March 16, 2018

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Trojan Horse or Workhorse?

Is smart automation a boon or bane?

By Emily Atkins, Editor | March 16, 2018

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Lessons from the field in Fort Mac

On May 3, 2016 a massive wildfire swept through the remote Alberta community of Fort McMurray, necessitating the largest wildfire evacuation in Canadian history, with upwards of 88,000 people fleeing their homes. May 3rd was a turning point as well for Encircle. We offer all parties in the underwriting and claims process automation tools that […]

By Kris Rzesnoski, vice-president, business development, Encircle | March 15, 2018

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Insurer that paid $800,000 on home fuel oil spill cannot subrogate: Court

A home insurer that paid about $800,000 for an oil spill claim cannot sue the fuel companies in the insured’s name because the homeowner had declared bankruptcy, the Court of Appeal for Ontario ruled recently. Art and Wendy Douglas lived near Kingston. Each declared bankruptcy, although at different times. In early 2008, a shipment of […]

By Greg Meckbach | March 14, 2018

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