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"Canada’s insurers are ready to partner with federal and provincial governments to set up a program for affordable flood insurance."

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"A federal government backstop designed to help private insurers cover high-risk flooding could be extended to protect Canadians from earthquake risk as well"
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An auto repair shop owner in Ontario was held vicariously liable for an auto accident injury after his friend with a criminal history of stealing cars, helped himself to the keys to the owner’s rental car, which was then involved in an accident: https://t.co/l1z7EC2pD7

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Check out this article commenting on a recent decision where an insurer successfully brought a third-party liability claim against a road-rager found to be 50% responsible for an accident between two other vehicles as a result of his threatening actions: https://t.co/TDGqD4yiNx

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You’re not criminally responsible, but are you covered under your insurance policy? Read CW lawyer Imroz Ali and Sean Tessarolo's latest article examining the recent decision of Butterfield v. Intact Insurance Company, 2022 ONSC 4060: https://t.co/8CX1cE7Gij

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Big data, just how big is it and what role does it play when it comes to risk management?

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We are pleased to welcome new associate Bo Carter to our bustling Insurance group to specialize in insurance coverage and defence matters.

Learn all about Bo and her practice here: https://t.co/uwu8nfWxWl

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The rebuilding of Lytton, BC:

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Join CW's @AmyMortimore & Richard Weiland as they present at @STEPSociety Canada's National Conference. Amy discusses "Documenting Intentions: Honouring Mens Rea or Paving the Road to Hell?" while Richard explores "Practitioners’ Update: Canadian Tax Law". https://t.co/u24i2Aqqii

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How vacation selfies might be connected to thefts from your home:
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According to one insurer, two concerning trends in auto physical damage: theft and total loss, "where we are seeing approximately a 25% increase year-over-year in loss costs": https://t.co/8c708uOGj9

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"Emergency weather alerts that are broadcast over the mobile network should be improved to make sure they are getting to the right people at the right time" https://t.co/vtdKvv2JH5

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Insurers have duty to defend in construction cases involving policy exclusions for a “work performed” or “own work” even if property damage claimed falls under policy deductible: GFL Infrastructure Group Inc v Temple Insurance Company, 2022 ONCA 390 https://t.co/ENl0yd1krJ

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Join CW's Veronica Franco as she presents at @InsuranceInsBC's Virtual Symposium from May 10 -12. Here, she'll discuss risk management for condo living by providing an overview of common claims & causes that can be avoided by strata corporations. Register: https://t.co/ALh3uNVfaG

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Missed our latest webinar about risk management on construction projects, including how builders risk policies, wrap up liability coverage, construction bonds and warranties can mitigate those risks? You can still check it out here: https://t.co/iXHJOSKTth

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BC Civil Rules Tribunal's exclusive jurisdiction to determine minor injuries below $50,000, has been found constitutional in Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia (Attorney General), 2022 BCCA 163: https://t.co/flgYmExkpJ

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Insurance professionals will want to check out this latest article on the four insurance industry trends to watch: https://t.co/VB6RRbN0KI

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"A broker has an obligation to help clients understand policy specifics and avoid coverage gaps, and it’s not necessarily going to save them if the client hasn’t reviewed the policy [...] Alvaro v. InsureBC (Lee & Porter) Insurance Services Inc.": https://t.co/iqgqZ5DkBB

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In Barata v Intact Insurance Company, 2021 ABQB 419, disclosure to police by an insurance investigator was a breach of an implied obligation in every insurance contract that insurers were to deal with claims in good faith. The latest commentary: https://t.co/oSLiTYLSCP

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"Insurers should consider telling policyholders the specific dates when applicable limitation periods expire, and suggest that policyholders seek and retain counsel, legal experts recommend after an Appeal Court decision in Alberta": https://t.co/zVmvCF8XYM