Publications

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, March 27, 2023 – In Abbas v. Esurance Insurance Company of Canada, the Alberta Court of Appeal recently confirmed that the “fraudulent claims rule” is still alive and well in Alberta. The Court resolutely stated that “an insured who files a fraudulent proof of loss under that circumstance is not entitled to a single dime from the insurer.” After...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, February 24, 2023 – Recent changes to the rules about reviving a corporation will be of particular interest to insurers. While a corporation that has been struck from the corporate record likely will not have much in the way of financial contribution, it could uncover additional insurance coverage that could contribute to a settlement or resolution. Read More

Blaney McMurtry LLP, SVR Lawyers, Alberta, Ontario, November 30, 2022 – In a world of complex contractual relationships, the allocation and transfer of risk requires parties turn their minds to issues of insurance. Nowadays, both custom and standard-form contracts frequently require one party to purchase insurance for the other as a requirement of doing business. Affording coverage to an “additional insured” is a common part of...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, November 23, 2022 – Pre-judgment interest is an important issue for insurers because it can often significantly alter the sums awarded to plaintiffs depending on the length of time between the loss and the judgment. Within the last two years, an amendment to the Insurance Act has raised new considerations regarding the calculation of pre-judgment interest. One of the...