Publications

Cox & Palmer, Donati Maisonneuve, Fillmore Riley LLP, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Quebec, July 16, 2026 – Subrogation can be one of the most effective tools available to recover claim payments, but only if the opportunity is identified and protected from the outset. In this presentation, RMC lawyers Vincent Messier (Donati Maisonneuve, Montreal), Claire Dowden (Cox & Palmer, St John’s) and Michael Zacharias (Fillmore Riley LLP, Winnipeg) provide a practical discussion on how claims professionals can maximize recovery opportunities while avoiding common mistakes that can undermine a potential subrogation claim. Topics include: When to subrogate, and when not to Strategies from the plaintiff perspective Preserving evidence and involving the right parties early Understanding covenants to insure and waivers of subrogation Common pitfalls that can eliminate recovery opportunities before litigation even begins Through real world examples and practical guidance, you’ll gain a better understanding of the steps that should...

Fillmore Riley LLP, Manitoba, June 05, 2026 – According to the next to last words of the renowned criminal genius Vizzini, the greatest mistake is to get involved in a land war in Asia. “But”, he famously continued, “only slightly less well known is this: never attempt to prove disputed facts which might jeopardize your insured’s underlying legal position, in order to establish...

CBM LLP, Fillmore Riley LLP, Kelly Santini LLP, Stein Monast, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, December 11, 2025 – What really happens when an insurer discovers a misrepresentation after a policy is issued or a claim is filed? What’s the impact if the insurer takes action before properly considering its rights? This Risk Management Counsel of Canada (RMC) webinar examines three key risks currently shaping insurance coverage and litigation decisions across the country. Click...

Fillmore Riley LLP, Manitoba, November 24, 2025 – Insurance companies owe a duty of good faith to their insureds. When an insurance claim is made, insurers must process, investigate, assess, and make decisions on coverage fairly, thoroughly, and promptly, even when the claim is ultimately denied. Bad faith is, simply put, a breach of the duty of good faith. It is more than...