Publications

McKercher LLP, Saskatchewan, July 13, 2015 – The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal released its decision in the monumental case of Branco v. American Home Assurance Company et al., 2015 SKCA 71, on June 19, 2015. At trial, the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench awarded Mr. Branco $4.5 million in punitive damages and $450,000 in aggravated damages as a result of a disability...

McKercher LLP, Saskatchewan, April 17, 2015 – With recent years of strong economic growth resulting in more inter-provincial traffic, Saskatchewan has seen an increase in motor vehicle accidents involving residents of Alberta. Insurers of Alberta residents are obligated to provide personal injury benefits according to Saskatchewan law if the Alberta resident is injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurs in Saskatchewan....

McKercher LLP, Saskatchewan, March 20, 2015 – The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to Insurance Regulation aimed to modernize the legislation and increase consumer protection. Bill 177, The Insurance Act, has passed its first reading and will eventually replace The Saskatchewan Insurance Act.  The Government has suggested the changes are in line with Alberta’s regulation which is very similar to British...

McKercher LLP, Saskatchewan, September 16, 2014 – This article examines prevalent issues stemming from the “tripartite” relationship, which often arises when an insurer retains legal counsel to defend a court action against its insured or to pursue a subrogated action.  Generally speaking, the “tripartite” relationship refers to the relationship among an insurer, its insured and legal counsel retained by the insurer.  As...