Claims

Auto fraud getting worse, insurer says

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (MPI) is reporting an increase in auto insurance fraud, including false claims for income replacement benefits. “Disturbingly, the corporation’s special investigation unit is seeing an increase in fraudulent activity,” the province’s public auto insurer reported Friday. In one case, a claimant said he was unable to work. But it turns out […]

By Greg Meckbach | August 21, 2018

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People injured in Mississauga, Ont., restaurant bombing file suit against owners

TORONTO – Lawyers have filed a lawsuit on behalf of six of the 15 people injured in a bombing at a restaurant west of Toronto, alleging the business failed to take precautions to prevent the incident. Each plaintiff is suing the Mississauga, Ont., restaurant where the bombing happened – Bombay Bhel – and the corporation […]

By Jason Contant | August 21, 2018

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Few B.C. wildfire claims thus far, although situation remains fluid

Although property damage as a result of the wildfires in British Columbia has been “light” so far this year, the industry must remain vigilant as this could change quickly, said Glenn McGillivray, managing director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR). Canada’s largest insurer, Intact Insurance, told Canadian Underwriter Monday that they have seen […]

By Jason Contant | August 20, 2018

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Directors’ liability at issue in challenge to environmental protection order

A Saskatchewan company facing a possible fine of $1 million arising from an alleged environmental offence could have its case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. The case centres around the validity of an environmental protection order. In Canada, environmental protection laws hold companies and their directors and officers liable for failing to comply […]

By Greg Meckbach | August 17, 2018

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