Some injured workers and their doctors in Sudbury say their claims are too often ignored or denied by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) will release a report alleging that Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) ignores opinions and recommendations from some health care providers.
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Lawsuit filed four years after auto accident can proceed against insurer
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal, from AXA General Insurance, of a Newfoundland and Labrador court ruling allowing a lawsuit to proceed four years after a pedestrian was hurt in a hit-and-run in St. John’s, the highest court announced Thursday.
Breaking News: IBC endorses report seeking reforms to FSCO
The Insurance Bureau of Canada has voiced its support for a preliminary position paper issued by an Expert Advisory Panel that seeks to reform the regulatory bodies of Ontario’s financial services sector.
BusinessView: Ontarians deserve a modern and efficient regulatory system
TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2015 /CNW/ – Today, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) welcomed the preliminary Expert Advisory Panel findings that indicated the Ontario regulatory regime for insurance, pensions and other financial services activity is not as effective as it could or should be.
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Panel appointed by Ontario Ministry of Finance recommends creation of new regulatory agency
A panel appointed by the Ontario Ministry of Finance has recommended the creation of a new regulatory agency to operate as an “integrated regulator of financial services with distinct market conduct, pensions and prudential regulatory functions; operating independently of each other, but in a coordinated and consistent manner.”
The Perils of Using Facebook and other Social Media Sites
Social media has become a part of everyday life, especially for younger people. But if you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit, let this be a warning. The opposing insurance company and even your own insurance company will be watching you. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, or some other social media website, the insurance company will find you.
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