Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Duty of Good Faith

Most people know that an insurance policy is a type of contract. However many people do not know that there are special rules that apply to insurance policies which do not apply to other contracts. An insurance company has a … Read More »

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FSCO confirms $200 maximum fee does NOT apply to assessments or examinations proposed in an OCF-18

Author: Drew Sinclair The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (“FSCO”) has confirmed that the $200 maximum fee for a Treatment and Assessment Plan (OCF-18) referred to in section 25 (1) (3) of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule ONLY applies to … Read More »

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Negotiating With Your Insurance Adjuster

By Adam R. Little When dealing with an insurance adjuster, it seems that many people feel they must accept whatever is being offered as payment for the loss of an insured item.  However, negotiation based on objective evidence can often … Read More »

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The Effects of Drinking & Driving on Car Insurance

By: Drew Sinclair The recent death of MTV celebrity Ryan Dunn – best known for his participation in the Jackass series – in a fiery car crashed has, like these tragic events often do, put an all-too-brief media spotlight on … Read More »

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Practical Strategies 2011

We proudly co-sponsored the Practical Strategies for Health Care Professionals Conference on June 9, 2011. The conference was held at the Carlu in Toronto. The event was attended by more than 200 health care professionals. Speakers included Roger Oatley, Dr. … Read More »

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