Claims
An application for mediation in Ontario does not have to be sent to an insurer, only the regulator, which is a problem with the system, according to Philippa Samworth, a partner with Dutton Brock LLP. Samworth spoke as a panel member during the 45th Annual Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association (CICMA)/ Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 8, 2012
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Insurance companies had better prepare for the effects of the Ontario insurance regulator’s stated intent to clear a backlog of mediation cases.Eric Grossman, a founding partner of Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP, moderated a panel discussion about the case backlog at the 45th Annual Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association (CICMA)/ Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA) […]
The Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR) has circulated an issues paper that discusses issues raised by insurance sales on the Internet.In particular, the paper identifies the absence of a regulatory framework specific to the distribution of online financial or insurance products. In addition, it lists seven desired consumer protection goals related to the online […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 7, 2012
Quebec police are reportedly concerned about the use of cell phones while driving and a lack of seat belt use, according to a CTV.ca report.CTV cites figures from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) showing that 9,000 drivers were pulled over for using phones while driving in 2011. That’s up from 7,000 drivers who were pulled […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 6, 2012
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The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has joined with Washington State and New York to require insurers to respond to the Climate Risk Survey adopted in 2009 by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). California, Washington and New York will require all companies that write in excess of $300 million in direct written premium […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 3, 2012
Quebec’s auto insurer, the Societe de l’assurance automobile du Quebec (SAAQ), has suspended the licenses of six of the province’s driving schools, following reports that the schools were selling certificates to students who weren’t attending the lessons, according to CTV News.Driving lessons have been mandatory in Quebec since January 2010. Students are expected to complete […]
By Canadian Underwriter | February 1, 2012
Claims Manitoba flood damage projected to cost government $815 million The projected costs of widespread flooding in Manitoba this past spring will be $815 million, according to the government of Manitoba’s quarterly financial report. By the end of the second quarter, $437 million had been spent on the spring flood. The forecast of unbudgeted expenditures […]
January 31, 2012
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The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled in Kusnierz that psychological impairments can be combined with physical impairments for the purpose of determining a catastrophic injury.
By Neil P. Wheeler, Partner, Lerners LLP | January 31, 2012
The Ontario Pond of the Honourable Order of the Blue Goose hosted its annual Galabration at the University Club of Toronto on Dec 8, 2011. More than 100 ganders and guests attended an elegant evening of fellowship and dining in the true spirit of the Christmas season.
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