‘Nothing like it in the world’: Should Canada adopt New Zealand’s approach to supporting victims?
New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corp. covers everybody in the country through a no-fault insurance scheme. Continue reading
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Manulife wins legal fight with Mosten over insurance contracts in Sask. court
Manulife Financial Corp. says a Saskatchewan court has ruled in its favour in its legal fight with hedge fund Mosten Investment LP over insurance contracts. Continue reading
71,000 litres of water pumped out of basement following water line break
City repair crews were on the block Friday doing what they could to repair the damage. Continue reading
B.C. government restricting the use of expert reports in ICBC court cases
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The provincial government has implemented changes to court rules that will restrict the use of expert reports in ICBC legal cases. Continue reading
ICBC projecting another year of billion-dollar losses as injury claims mount
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
ICBC has posted a loss of $860 million for the first nine months of the current fiscal year and is now projecting a year-end net loss of $1.18 billion. Continue reading
Man arrested after speeding vehicle flees traffic stop: Hamilton Police
Police say shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday, officers spotted a Lexus sedan travelling 86 km/h in a 60 zone on Nikola Tesla Boulevard at Ottawa Street. Continue reading
Association, Red Cross trying to track down Maryland, Ellice fire victims
The Spence Neighbourhood Association says many of the evacuees at 426 Maryland Avenue and 626 Ellice Street likely didn’t have tenants’ insurance. Continue reading
Insurance losses hit $37 million following B.C. storm
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
The storm damaged a record amount of hydro infrastructure, including 86,000 metres of damaged power line, 390 damaged power poles and 3,200 pieces of electrical equipment. Continue reading
Auto insurance brokers receive nearly 20 per cent commission when safest drivers get optional insurance
ICBC documents show that insurance brokers can receive up to 19.93 per cent commission on optional insurance packages. Continue reading
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Uber driver claims company won’t provide insurance compensation after collision
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
An Uber driver claims the ridesharing service Uber isn’t paying him compensation after an accident that took him off the road. It’s a claim the service disputes. Continue reading