Author Archives: Admin2

MIG-SCHMIG

by Admin2
“… if the dispute is still ongoing three years after a claim is made and that dispute is about whether or not a treatment request for an injury could be in the MIG, it is too late for treatment unless already incurred. It can only be about money.” 
The Ontario Rehab Alliance, a non-profit organization of 97 health care firms employing more than 4,000 professionals, concluded from the stats that “people with injuries that are more serious than a simple strain are being treated inappropriately in the MIG.”

Telematics changes the dynamics of the automobile insurance industry

by Admin2

There has been much discussion about the introduction of vehicle telematics to the Canadian insurance marketplace. The idea of usage-based insurance (UBI) is that a driver’s behaviour is monitored in real time while the person drives. This information is then transmitted to the driver’s insurance company which analyses the data, assesses the likelihood of the driver being involved in an accident, and charges an insurance premium accordingly.

http://www.insblogs.com/auto/telematics-changes-dynamics-automobile-insurance-industry/

Ontario Trial Lawyers Association elects Steven Rastin as new President

by Admin2
Steven Rastin was elected President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) on May 30, 2014, at the association’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto. Mr. Rastin will oversee the organization during the 2014-15 year.

https://www.otla.com/index.cfm?pg=PresidentsMessage

Telematics at the tipping point: iMetrik

by Admin2

One Quebec telematics services provider says usage-based insurance is at a tipping point in Canada, and insurers can make it profitable by mitigating those start-up costs through third-party partnerships.

http://www.insurancebusiness.ca/news/telematics-at-the-tipping-point-imetrik-178156.aspx?p=1

Toronto: Man who staged car collisions in an insurance fraud is sent to prison

by Admin2

An insurance-scamming “choreographer” of 13 staged collisions on Toronto’s busy streets was sent to prison for 3 and half years Thursday.

http://www.ilstv.com/toronto-man-who-staged-car-collisions-in-an-insurance-fraud-is-sent-to-prison/

FAIR takes aim at FSCO

by Admin2

The Fair Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform  has taken aim at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario’s 2014 Draft Statement of Priorities, describing it as a “Christmas wish list” for insurance companies.

http://www.insurancebusiness.ca/news/fair-takes-aim-at-fsco-178130.aspx

FSCO’s Licensing Process for Service Providers Has Begun

by Admin2

The licensing process for auto insurance service providers, first recommended by the Auto Insurance Anti-Fraud Task Force in 2012, has officially begun.

http://williehandler.blogspot.ca/

Can an insurer be added as a defendant by the plaintiff to determine a coverage issue?

by Admin2

When an insurer denies coverage to its insured, and the insured elects not to contest the denial, does this mean that others involved in the action cannot test the denial of coverage?

http://www.insblogs.com/auto/can-insurer-added-defendant-plaintiff-determine-coverage-issue/

Safety worth the investment

by Admin2

Saskatchewan motorists will be coughing up $2.4 million this year through their mandatory vehicle insurance plan to hire 30 more police officers, who will join 30 current RCMP and municipal cops to begin enforcing tougher new traffic laws that come into effect late this month.

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Safety+worth+investment/9902095/story.html

Balance needed between interests of drivers, insurers

by Admin2

While the future of a bill meant to address pressing concerns in the auto insurance system is unknown, the issues persist, and drivers are still in need of cost-saving solutions, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Peter Cho

http://advocatedaily.com/2014/06/balance-needed-between-interests-of-drivers-insurers/