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- Insureds’ appeal of insurer’s decision to void policy for failure to disclose marihuana grow operation dismissed
Insureds’ appeal of insurer’s decision to void policy for failure to disclose marihuana grow operation dismissed. Insurance law – Fire insurance – Material change in risk – Breach of policy – Statutory conditions; Evidence; Duties and liabilities of insurer; Practice – Appeals. Kallu v. Wawanesa Mut … Read more »
- Insured subject to increased self-insured retention because claim related to “ransomeware event loss”
Insured subject to increased self-insured retention because claim related to “ransomware event loss.” Insurance law – Business interruption insurance – Cyber-risk insurance – Interpretation of policy – Exclusions; Practice – Appeals – Standard of review. Panasonic Canada Inc. v. XL Specialty Insuran … Read more »
- Defence Granted. Indemnity Pending.
The “mere possibility” of a duty-to-defend triggered where pleadings included potentially covered negligence allegations. Insurance law – Title insurance – Interpretation of policy – Exclusions – Duty to defend; Insurer – Rights, duties and liabilities; Costs. Maniaci v. Chicago Title Insurance Co. … Read more »
- Procedure is Not a Technicality – Insurers Must Follow the Rules of Court
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal reaffirmed the importance of following the Rules of Court when insurers seek to enforce rights under an insurance policy. This includes situations where an insurer wants an insured to comply with policy requirements, such as providing a proof of loss or attending an … Read more »
- Business interruption coverage extended to losses incurred after the physical repairs to the business’ premises were complete
A law firm’s premises were damaged during an attack by an organized crime group. The firm’s clients pulled their files from the firm, fearing similar attacks on their own premises. The firm’s insurer refused to indemnify the firm for business losses incurred after the premises had been repaired on … Read more »