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SVR Lawyers, Alberta, July 22, 2026 – In a recent decision, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench was tasked with determining whether an uninsured private electric scooter fits under the definition an automobile for the purposes of Section B coverage under the other vehicle’s policy. In Le Prieur v Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2026 ABKB 452, Wanke J. ruled that an...
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SVR Lawyers, Alberta, April 23, 2026 – Nebozuk v Northbridge General Insurance Company, 2025 ABKB 197 is a recent interesting case pertaining to limitation periods for claims made under SEF 44 Family Protection Endorsements (“SEF 44 Endorsements”). SEF 44 Endorsements are a feature of most auto insurance policies that allow an injured plaintiff to sue their own insurance company for the difference...
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SVR Lawyers, Alberta, February 23, 2026 – Amour v Security National Insurance Company, 2025 ABKB 726 (“Amour”) is an important Alberta decision for those dealing with property damage claims under automobile policies. In Amour the Court held that a person is not automatically an “occupant” of a vehicle for the purpose of an exclusion clause. In this case, the Court confirmed that...
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SVR Lawyers, Alberta, November 24, 2025 – Bill 47, which upon proclamation, will become the Automobile Insurance Act (the “Act”), was introduced in the First Session of Alberta’s 31st Legislature in 2025. The Bill proposes a major overhaul of the province’s automobile-insurance framework by replacing the current fault-based model with a “care-first” or no-fault approach. The intent is to streamline compensation for...
