Claims

The breach from the throne

Faulty toilet supply lines, often the source of six- and seven-figure water claims, are leading to subrogated claims against manufacturers, installers and others involved in the supply chain leading to your clients’ washrooms. The way a toilet works is that sometimes a flex hose connects the water supply to the inside flap of the toilet […]

By Greg Meckbach | February 19, 2020

3 min read

How today’s rail blockades could change tomorrow’s policies

Based on Canada’s railway blockades, commercial clients that haven’t considered insurance coverage in the event of unforeseen disruption might be more keen to discuss their options going forward, according to industry experts. The ongoing railway blockades across the country – most notably in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory near Belleville, Ont. – have forced a number of […]

By Adam Malik | February 19, 2020

3 min read

Boy Scouts seek bankruptcy protection following sexual abuse lawsuits

The Boy Scouts of America urged victims to come forward Tuesday as the historic, 110-year-old organization filed for bankruptcy protection in the first step toward creating a huge compensation fund for potentially thousands of men who were molested as youngsters decades ago by scoutmasters or other leaders. The Scouts resorted to Chapter 11 in hopes […]

By Jason Contant | February 19, 2020

6 min read

Another way to wreck a condo: Water cooler leaks

Intact Insurance recently lost a subrogation case in B.C.’s small claims court because it couldn’t prove a cracked water bottle was the source of a water leak that caused $5,000 damage to the condo unit below. One moral of the story is that an expert witness may be required to prove damage caused by a […]

By David Gambrill | February 18, 2020

4 min read