Claims

Co-operators has no duty to defend a “novel” data policy exclusion: Appeal court

The Co-operators does not have a duty to defend a cyber liability case involving a “novel” policy exclusion for breached data being published over the internet, the Ontario Court for Appeal has ruled. Reversing the previous decision of a lower court, the appeal court found that the insurer’s policy exclusion for data posted on the […]

By David Gambrill | March 19, 2021

5 min read

What could happen to your jury notice under rules of simplified procedure during COVID

If an insurer consents to defend a client’s auto liability claim under an Ontario court’s rules of simplified procedure, then that client could lose their option for a jury trial — especially when the pandemic causes delays in forming a jury. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently struck a jury notice requested by the […]

By David Gambrill | March 18, 2021

4 min read

What to tell clients when home insurer asks if property was previously a grow-op

Home insurance clients who move to a new property should have the premises inspected and let the insurer know if there are signs it has been used to grow cannabis. “If a home was a former cannabis grow-op, likely pipes and electricity have been manipulated and strained, which could increase the risk and consequently influence […]

By Greg Meckbach | March 18, 2021

2 min read

Feds seek post-pandemic ideas to prepare for next major disaster

OTTAWA – The federal government is looking beyond COVID-19 to prepare for the next large-scale calamity – be it another pandemic, a tsunami or cyberattack. In a notice posted today, Defence Research and Development Canada seeks proposals for studies, technology trials and demonstrations to identify promising ideas to lessen the severity of potential catastrophes. The […]

By Jason Contant | March 16, 2021

1 min read