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June 15, 2018 – Advanced driver assistance systems stand to have significant impact on premiums – and on litigation. Blaney McMurtry’s Stephen Moore explains how claims and underwriting approaches will need to be adjusted to accommodate these new technologies for Lexpert Magazine’s May ‘Change Agent’ column. Read More

June 15, 2018 – In Bent v. MacFarlane, contradictions in Bent’s self-reporting and her lack of attempt to seek a medical resolution to an alleged chronic pain syndrome proved extremely limiting to her claim for damages.  The case is remarkable for the severity of its result as well as for the blunt deconstruction by the New Brunswick Court of...

May 14, 2018 – Allstate Insurance Company (the “Insurer”), issued an SPF No.1 policy (the “Policy”) to a vehicle owned by Ms. Jenine Greenidge (the “Insured”). The Insured was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The Insured made a claim pursuant to Section B of the Policy alleging soft tissue, whiplash related injuries, and TMJ injuries. Read more

May 11, 2018 – The Progressive Homes[1] judgment has had major repercussions on the damage insurance industry, especially for the holders and issuers of commercial general liability insurance, also known as CGL policies. The Supreme Court in fact broadened the scope of the notions of “accident” (occurrence) and “material damages.” Although some observers have believed seeing here an almost...