Claims

Ontario auto insurer’s examiner gets day in court

Last week’s court ruling against a prominent personal injury lawyer could give Ontario auto insurers’ medical examiners recourse if those doctors feel their conduct has been publicly maligned. Dr. Howard Platnick is a Toronto physician who does medical examinations for Ontario auto insurers. He filed a $15 million libel lawsuit in 2015 against Maia Bent, […]

By Greg Meckbach | September 5, 2018

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Cannabis legalization raises questions on host liability

The legalization of marijuana next month leaves some key questions for commercial clients who serve alcohol. “What if an individual comes in already smelling of marijuana and the bartender is unsure what their level of impairment is?” asked Mouna Hanna,  a Toronto-based insurance defence lawyer with Dolden Wallace Folick LLP. “At what point do you […]

By Greg Meckbach | September 5, 2018

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How carriers envision the future of independent claims adjusters

Despite increased costs of outsourcing claims adjustment, an extreme wind event this past May serves as a reminder that insurers will continue to need independent claims adjusters and brokers should be prepared to field calls from claimants. The future of independent adjusting firms was a discussion topic Aug. 29 during the Canadian Claims Summit. Tim […]

By Greg Meckbach | September 4, 2018

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B.C. wildfire not expected to grow further

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – British Columbia’s wildfire service says precipitation and favourable weather have allowed it to contain one of the province’s largest active wildfires, more than a month after it was initially discovered. After growing to more than 900 square kilometres, the fire burning near Shovel Lake in northwestern B.C. was hit with scattered […]

By Canadian Underwriter | September 4, 2018

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