COVID-19: Is Business Interruption included in Property Coverage?
Some argue that a new case suggests that business interruption coverage can be sought through a property policy for losses stemming from COVID-19. Can it?
Insurance in the time of COVID-19
There will be innumerable insurance claims that arise as a result of COVID-19, and the insurance industry as a whole will feel the shock waves. How the industry reacts may reverberate for a long time. Here is our review of the current situation.
Burden of Proof vs. Fraud: Back to Basics
The Court of Appeal has overturned a summary judgment decision in a coverage case, finding the judge reversed the burden of proof and failed to recognize that a trial is required in cases of potential fraud, where credibility is in issue.
SABS Priority Disputes 101: Reflection on Deflection
As an accident benefits adjuster, what do you need to do to when a claimant approaches you about a new claim? What do you need to send them? When is an application “complete”? What is deflection? Can you say “go away”?
SABS Priority Disputes 101: Help!
What do you need to do to pursue a SABS priority dispute in Ontario? What are the timelines? What happens next? This is the first of several priority dispute articles in our insurance law series. Please read more.
