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This concise guide to non-automobile-related insurance law in Ontario is designed for insurance law practitioners, in-house counsel, and insurance companies and professionals. The extensive commentary, developed by Michael S. Teitelbaum and edited and updated by Bevin Shores of Gowling WLG, provides an overview of the principles and key issues in liability, property and life insurance, plus an annotated review of key provisions of the Insurance Act.
This annually updated desktop reference includes these unique features:
Expert overview commentary on key elements in the practice of liability, property and life insurance – gives you a better grasp of common issues in daily practice
Expert review of key provisions of the Ontario Insurance Act – assists you in the proper interpretation of the key provisions
Expert insights on recent developments and practice issues – keeps you up-to-date and informed
Full text of the Insurance Act and key Regulations, and related legislation – provides ready access to the most current legislation
Full text of pertinent Superintendent's Guidelines – keeps you on guard for operational protocols
Highlights of the 2024 Edition
Updated and revised commentary
Discussion of key recent decisions such as:
Vale Canada Ltd. v. Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Co. of Canada on jurisdiction and forum in the context of an international coverage dispute
EPCOR Electricity Distribution Ontario Inc. v. Municipal Electric Assn. Reciprocal Insurance Exchange on coverage for an insured's participation in a judicial inquiry and whether failure to comply with a corporate by-law is a "wrongful act"
Demme v. Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada on the duty to defend intrusion upon seclusion claims under a commercial liability policy
Lalani Properties International Inc. v. Intact Insurance Co. on the fortuity principle, the requirement for written policy terms, and estoppel
SIR Corp. v. Aviva Insurance Co. of Canada, interpreting "direct physical loss or damage" in the context of a claim arising from pandemic-related government restrictions
Who Should Buy
Insurance law practitioners including private, government, corporate and in-house counsel – who want to stay abreast of recent developments and practice issues
Insurance companies including insurance brokers, adjusters and risk managers – who need to interpret and explain insurance policies
Insurance professionals' institutes – who need to be a resource for members on current practice issues
Large business corporations – who need an authoritative overview of the legislative framework and ready access to the legislation
Academic institutions – who want to add a practitioner's discussion of insurance law to their resources
