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November 24, 2023 – Insurers are often confronted with claims involving multiple policies and/or multiple jurisdictions. These claims immediately raise questions about coverage and shared defences. In this webinar, RMC lawyers from Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta review key case law, common claim scenarios and how best insurers should proceed when dealing with multiple policies Part 1 – Multiple Policies...

October 17, 2023 – In Pederson v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ABKB 198, the plaintiff was injured in a rear-end motor vehicle accident, where the negligent operator fled the scene. The owner defendant alleged the vehicle was stolen prior to the accident (the “defendant”). Ultimately, the defendant’s insurance company, Allstate, denied coverage following a determination that the...

July 26, 2023 – Betterment, ACV, and depreciation are important considerations in resolving a first party claim.  The question we often see on the subrogation side of claims is whether a party must accept an ACV settlement on the tort claim, and whether claimants can be forced to take reductions for betterment and depreciation. What comes as a surprise...

July 12, 2023 – Our panel of YRMC lawyers from across Canada explore how damage awards for similar injuries are treated in different jurisdictions. During the webinar, panelists present five recent case examples and what the courts awarded. Each case concludes with a discussion on how other jurisdiction would likely treat a claim with similar facts. Damage Awards Jeopardy...