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Why rideshare drivers take unnecessary coverage risks

Websites for rideshare companies, like Uber, give drivers information about what extra insurance drivers should buy, but drivers don't comply

By Phil Porado | April 5, 2024

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Spring storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Quebec, Ontario

A spring storm across Quebec and Ontario knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers, closed schools and blanketed Montreal with snow.

By The Canadian Press | April 4, 2024

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What’s new in restoration and adjuster national licensing?

The trend of insurers owning restoration firms may not continue as controlling costs remains a key priority for carriers.

By Jason Contant | April 4, 2024

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No accident benefits for firefighter responding to deadly van attack

A firefighter suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after witnessing the aftermath of a rental van attack killing 10 people in Toronto in April 2018 is not entitled to accident benefits, because he was not involved in an “accident,” an Ontario court has confirmed. The court upheld a decision by the Licence Appeals Tribunal (LAT) […]

By David Gambrill | April 3, 2024

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