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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > claims > latest-twist-in-a-dispute-between-insurers-thats-almost-made-it-to-the-supreme-court-twice

Latest twist in a dispute between insurers that's almost made it to the Supreme Court. .. twice

11+ hour, 13+ min ago  (743+ words) In a priority dispute over an auto accident that happened 20 years ago, the Court of Appeal for Ontario adds the latest twist. In a priority dispute over an auto accident that happened 20 years ago " a case that" ha"s already…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > claims > why-ontarios-new-tow-truck-regulations-arent-reducing-insurers-costs

Why Ontario's new tow truck regulations aren't reducing insurers' costs

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (845+ words) Ontario centralized the licensing of tow trucks, but didn't carry over the fee caps, insurer exec notes Ontario's new centralized regulation of the tow truck industry has not lowered insurance company's claims bills, in part because the province hasn't adopted…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > claims > why-ontario-auto-reform-may-drive-more-lawsuits

Why Ontario auto reform may drive more lawsuits

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (622+ words) Consumer confusion over benefits access could prove problematic Multiple Canadian Underwriter sources believe Ontario's auto reforms to be introduced this summer could spark new lawsuits " or even endanger the assets of some insureds. However, the industry is wondering if any…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > industry > ontario-brokers-surprised-to-see-their-profiles-on-website-selling-trucking-insurance

Ontario brokers surprised to see their profiles on website selling trucking insurance

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (733+ words) An Ontario-based company offering trucking insurance quotes is raising concerns after multiple licensed brokers said they're not affiliated with the operation, despite being listed on its website as part of its network early yesterday morning. Those same brokers saw their…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > industry > how-canadas-commercial-coverage-rates-fared-in-q1-2026

How Canada's commercial coverage rates fared in Q1 2026

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (542+ words) Pricing eases across major product lines, consistent with industry comments Data are starting to support broker and insurer anecdotes about softening commercial insurance lines in Canada. Marsh's global insurance market index (GIMI) report, a proprietary measure of commercial insurance rate…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > your-business > legal-regulation > why-quebecs-broker-association-calls-replacement-insurance-changes-problematic

Why Quebec's broker association calls replacement insurance changes 'problematic"

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (486+ words) RCCAQ president Lucie Fr'chette says the changes are not in the best interest of the consumer Quebec's broker association is displeased with the province's deferment of a legislative amendment that will prohibit auto and recreational vehicle dealerships from offering replacement…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > claims > why-embedded-insurance-keeps-this-lawyer-up-at-night

Why embedded insurance keeps this lawyer up at night

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (488+ words) The risk of insurance activities performed by unlicensed individuals or entities tops the list When it comes to embedded insurance, the risk of insurance activities being performed by unlicensed individuals or entities is probably the biggest concern, a Dentons lawyer…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > claims > auto-reform-priority-dispute-rules-about-to-get-very-very-messy

Auto reform: Priority dispute rules about to get "very, very messy

3+ week, 11+ hour ago  (799+ words) Under Ontario's auto reforms, it seems claimants can make claims against more than one insurer. But that's not what the priority dispute rules between insurers say. Priority disputes between auto insurers in Ontario could get "very, very messy" due to…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > your-business > legal-regulation > fsra-forming-advisory-committee-on-auto-rating-and-underwriting

FSRA forming advisory committee on auto rating and underwriting

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (246+ words) Experts sought for input on rates and underwriting in Ontario Want to help shape the way auto insurance rates and underwriting are regulated in Ontario? The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) put out a call on Mar. 13 for…...

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canadianunderwriter. ca > news > claims > ev-premiums-are-all-over-the-map-auto-insurance-quotes-suggest

EV premiums are all over the map, auto insurance quotes suggest

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (639+ words) Prices are likely to standardize as repair costs as EVs become more popular, and repair costs are better understood Premiums for electric vehicles (EVs) are showing a wide variation depending on the make or model, rate aggregator Rates. ca says....