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Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for parts of Ontario, saying some areas in cottage country could get another significant burst of snow Wednesday after last weekend’s blizzard that downed trees and power lines and left hundreds of drivers stranded.

In determining future loss of income arising from auto accident injuries, courts are entitled to base their awards on the ‘common-sense’ knowledge that chronic pain will take its toll on the victims as they age, causing them to retire early, B.C.’s Court of Appeal has confirmed.

Private equity (PE) is often interested in Canadian P&C brokerage acquisitions, but brokerages could also look at how some PE firms manage talent differently.

“We do see an awful lot of insurers right now trying to expand into softer jurisdictions or softer lines of business, like specialty, like E&S, where there appears to be a little bit more opportunity.”

First General is pleased to announce the opening of First General Kelowna & Okanagan Valley.

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen, dressed in a “Cash Cow” barbecue apron, announced more changes Monday to further reduce photo radar enforcement. It was an announcement that Alberta’s top police chief called insulting and one that will put lives at risk.

Ontario’s Court of Appeal says Aviva Canada does not have to defend a driver sued in an auto liability case because the driver’s conduct during the accident investigation not only breached the terms of her auto policy, but “constituted civil fraud.”

FIRST ONSITE expands in Ontario, opening branch to serve Durham Region

Patrick Ballantyne, CEO of Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario, announced he is retiring effective June 30, 2025. The news was first shared during RIBO’s annual general meeting in November.

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