Claims
By now most people in the insurance business in Canada have become familiar with the two Supreme Court of Canada decisions rendered dealing with the use and operation of an automobile: Citadel General Assurance Co. v. Vytlingam [2007 S. C. C. 46] and Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co. v. Herbison [2007 S. C. C. 47]. In […]
By Cheryl Canning | January 31, 2008
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Is it enough to produce quality data to quantify performance?
By David Gambrill | January 31, 2008
November 30, 2007
The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with insurers in two cases that threatened to expand the definition of an injury “arising directly or indirectly from the use or operation of an automobile.” Inboth CitadelGeneralAssuranceCo. v. Vytlingham and LumbermensMutual Casualty Company v. Herbison, Canada’shighcourtfoundthatcar-relatedactivities were in each case “severable” from the tort that caused the […]
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The traditional Sedgwick Pub Night — courtesy of Marsh Canada Limited, held on the Monday night at The New Palace gave delegates, attendees and exhibitors a chance to let the sails out and enjoy some grog in traditional hearty Halifax fashion, to the live music of Marsh’s very own Tabloid. All revelers were buoyed-up and […]
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Canadian catastrophe models should place more emphasis on wildfires and heavy rain, according to Paul Kovacs, executive director, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR). Kovacs made his statement at the National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC) in Montreal. His comment is echoed in a recent report written by Glen Daraskevitch, vice president of risk modelling […]
Sails were set and anchors were away at the RIMS Canada Conference in Halifax, as The ARC Group Canada (a national network of independent law firms) hosted clients and guests for a memorable evening sailing aboard The Bluenose II in Halifax Harbour. •
If a danger related to the use of a product is not obvious, and a consumer seeks reassurance from a merchant concerning the safety of the product, the answer must not be misleading, the Ontario Court of Appeal has found in a recent product liability case. In Walford v. Jacuzzi Canada Ltd., MarionWalfordwanted to install […]
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The 41st annual education seminar, best known as the Joint Seminar, co-sponsored by The Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association and the Ontario Region of The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association, is set to go at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Jan. 29. This is a major event on the Canadian claims calendar, bringing together claims […]
In the spirit of true Maritime hospitality, Saturday night’s dinners let right into the draw of the GCAN ‘Casino Night’ held at Keith’s Brewery. Sunday morning brought the much needed Aon ‘Beacons Brunch’ with the evening hitting a sweet note near the end with ‘Chocolate Decadence’ courtesy of Willis. •
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