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New Brunswick’s Court of Appeal has now been consulted twice about a case in which State Farm is seeking production of RCMP documents in a home fire case.State Farm says the RCMP notes it is seeking are relevant in determining whether or not a house had been vacant for 30 days prior to burning down.Karen […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 8, 2011
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Ontario’s auto insurance system came under the microscope in the provincial auditor’s annual report for 2011, and the result has been the politicization of the province’s 2010 auto insurance reforms.At the heart of the discussion is the auditor’s observation that “Ontario drivers generally pay much higher premiums than other Canadian drivers do,” a consequence, the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 6, 2011
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The steering committee of the Ontario Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force has asked its working groups to consider the licensing and regulation of health-care clinics, plug current gaps in regulation (such as the introduction of a regulatory regime for tow truck drivers, for example) and the establishment of a dedicated fraud investigation unit.In addition, the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 2, 2011
New Brunswick’s department of justice has posted draft regulations for public consultation that would ban credit scoring in residential property and auto insurance lines. In addition, the draft regulations would not allow insurers to decline to issue, refuse to renew or terminate coverage on the grounds of a person’s age, gender or marital status. The […]
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B.C.’s new tough drinking and driving law, in effect for a year, has just hit its first roadblock, with a significant section of the law – an automatic 90-day license suspension based on roadside blood alcohol tests of .08 mg or higher – failing to survive a Charter challenge.The B.C. Supreme Court found the severity […]
By Canadian Underwriter | December 1, 2011
Massage therapy recommended by a family physician and provided by a registered massage therapist is a benefit for which the Insurance Corporation of B.C. (ICBC) has a legal obligation to pay, the B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled. The appellate court upheld a ruling from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, which found ICBC was […]
This is the first part of a two-part series chronicling Vanessa Mariga's week-long trip to the Canadian North to trace the connections between climate change, ice thaws, polar bears and insurance. Part 2 will appear in January 2012
By Vanessa Mariga, Associate Editor | November 30, 2011
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The Ontario Pond of The Honourable Order of the Blue Goose hosted “Shuck Em and Shake Em” Martini Night at Toronto’s C Lounge on Oct. 27. Ganders gathered and networked within the ultra-chic environment of the ‘spa-inspired’ lounge, sampling a variety of martinis, fresh oysters and other delectables bestowed upon the flock.
November 30, 2011
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty hosted its 6th annual Oktoberfest at the Bier Markt in Toronto on Oct. 12. This year’s event saw more than 200 business partners and clients enjoying an evening with the AGCS team, celebrating the spirit of Oktoberfest.
Aon Benfield held its 10th annual Rendezvous on Oct. 19-21 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort. This event is unique in Canada and brought together 32 Canadian property and casualty and crop insurers with 56 reinsurers from around the globe. More than 400 treaty renewal meetings took place. Approximately 300 attendees also mingled at social events, […]
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