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A car owner is vicariously liable for any damage or injury caused by the driver of their borrowed car, even if they revoke consent.
By David Gambrill | May 13, 2022
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A central pillar of the B.C. government’s auto insurance reform has been found constitutional by the B.C. Appeal Court.
By David Gambrill | May 12, 2022
4 min read
PADDLE PRAIRIE METIS SETTLEMENT – The chief administrative officer of a Metis settlement in northwestern Alberta says its members are feeling scared as floodwater that was up to the knees a few days ago recedes, exposing the damage left behind. “Some of these homes don’t have running water right now,” said Justin Gaudet of the […]
By Jason Contant | May 12, 2022
Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO) has recently published the Principles of Conduct for Insurance Intermediaries, intended to help ensure the fair treatment of P&C consumers — and the Ontario regulator predicts broker compliance will be high. Many of CISRO’s principles are reflected in RIBO’s Code of Conduct for Ontario brokers and agents, as […]
By Alyssa DiSabatino | May 12, 2022
Brokers - keep a close eye on these insurance trends
By Phil | May 11, 2022
Insurers denying auto coverage to injured drivers based on an alleged suicide attempt must go beyond police or medical reports to prove it.
By David Gambrill | May 11, 2022
Unintentional damage during renovations — especially water damage — continues to be an overlooked risk for Canadian homeowners and renters, according to a recent study from Chubb. The Chubb 2021 Homeowners Risk Report: Trends in Home Renovations and Water Damage found 53% of Canadian and U.S. homeowners and renters “experienced a loss or unintended damage […]
By Jason Contant | May 9, 2022
2 min read
Manitoba has fined a former adjuster for acting without a licence. He said he was exempted as an "expert” helping claimants.
By David Gambrill | May 9, 2022
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is offering financial aid for flood victims as wet weather threatens to raise rivers again. Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk says the province will activate a disaster financial assistance program that he expects will give out well over $10 million. The money, to be cost-shared with the federal government, covers flood […]
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If an insurer suspects fraud, it might be better to deny the claim within 60 days, alleging fraud, instead of investigating indefinitely.
By David Gambrill | May 6, 2022
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