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Ontario Insurance Law & Commentary, 2024 Edition

This concise guide to insurance law in Ontario is designed for insurance law practitioners, in-house counsel, 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.

Publication Language: English
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Low stock – fulfillment may be delayed | Softcover | 1,244 pages | Annual – Standing Order Terms Apply

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Published: September 28, 2023
ISBN/ISSN: 9780433527299

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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 questions concerning an insured’s participation in a judicial inquiry
    • 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
 

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Table of contents

Commentary – Encapsulating, Annotating and Updating the Law of Insurance

Insurance Act
         Insurance Act Regulations
        Superintendent's Guideline No. 08/04 –
        Minimum Capital Test Guideline for Property and Casualty Insurance Companies

Corporations Act

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario Act, 2016
         Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario Act, 2016 Regulations

Registered Insurance Brokers Act
         Registered Insurance Brokers Act Regulations

Appendix