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Binder Insurance Editorial

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The Binder Insurance editorial team follows Canadian claims, coverage, insurance markets and regulatory developments. Its byline identifies Binder researched reporting rather than an individual contributor.

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Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on leave to intervene as a friend of the court should be granted

The dispute turns on whether leave to intervene as a friend of the court should be granted.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Application dismissed in dispute over corrected spine and upper extremity ratings reach 55% wpi

The dispute turns on whether corrected spine and upper extremity ratings reach 55% wpi. The application was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal succeeds in dispute over an intracranial brain contusion is a “minor injury” under s. 3(1) of the sabs

The dispute turns on whether an intracranial brain contusion is a “minor injury” under s. 3(1) of the sabs. The appeal was allowed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on the claimant principally dependent for care on his sister at the material time?

The dispute turns on was the claimant principally dependent for care on his sister at the material time?.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Application dismissed in dispute over rejection of accident related sleep impairment and a 9% whole person impairment was unreasonable

The dispute turns on whether rejection of accident related sleep impairment and a 9% whole person impairment was unreasonable. The application was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal dismissed in dispute over “any other object” include an occupant inside the bus?

The dispute turns on does “any other object” include an occupant inside the bus?. The appeal was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on the interests of justice warrant extending time to appeal

The dispute turns on whether the interests of justice warrant extending time to appeal.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on insurer must fund modifications to the daughter’s home to accommodate the insured

The dispute turns on whether insurer must fund modifications to the daughter’s home to accommodate the insured.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal succeeds in dispute over entitlement proceedings should yield to pending priority arbitration on dependency

The dispute turns on whether entitlement proceedings should yield to pending priority arbitration on dependency. The appeal was allowed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal dismissed in dispute over insurer had to repeat mig notice for later treatment plans under the sabs

The dispute turns on whether insurer had to repeat mig notice for later treatment plans under the sabs. The appeal was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal succeeds in dispute over the applicant “employed” at the time under sabs s. 5(1)?

The dispute turns on was the applicant “employed” at the time under sabs s. 5(1)?. The appeal was allowed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on the lat err in law in dependency analysis under miller and state farm v. bunyan and allstate v. ing

The dispute turns on did the lat err in law in dependency analysis under miller and state farm v. bunyan and allstate v. ing.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Application dismissed in dispute over the lat apply the correct criterion 8 legal test for marked impairment in adl and cpp?

The dispute turns on did the lat apply the correct criterion 8 legal test for marked impairment in adl and cpp?. The application was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on the lat could issue a second reconsideration decision while appeal and judicial review were pending

The dispute turns on whether the lat could issue a second reconsideration decision while appeal and judicial review were pending.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal succeeds in dispute over applicant should be rated level 5 or level 6 for inability to work or only sheltered or non competitive work

The dispute turns on whether applicant should be rated level 5 or level 6 for inability to work or only sheltered or non competitive work. The appeal was allowed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal dismissed in dispute over failure to address shaver amounts to an error of law

The dispute turns on whether failure to address shaver amounts to an error of law. The appeal was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal dismissed in dispute over lat erred in law regarding irbs cessation and medical benefits limit

The dispute turns on whether lat erred in law regarding irbs cessation and medical benefits limit. The appeal was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal dismissed in dispute over notice must include reconsideration, appeal and judicial review steps with timelines and court contacts

The dispute turns on whether notice must include reconsideration, appeal and judicial review steps with timelines and court contacts. The appeal was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on statutory accident benefits

The dispute concerns statutory accident benefits.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal dismissed in dispute over tribunal erred in its conclusions regarding the rate for 12 sessions of massage therapy

The dispute turns on whether tribunal erred in its conclusions regarding the rate for 12 sessions of massage therapy. The appeal was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Action dismissed in dispute over the policy provides coverage for the loss

The dispute turns on whether the policy provides coverage for the loss. The action was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on exclusion (b) bar negligence claims not based on supervising the assailant?

The dispute turns on does exclusion (b) bar negligence claims not based on supervising the assailant?.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on the moving party showed a serious issue to be tried and a strong prima facie case

The dispute turns on whether the moving party showed a serious issue to be tried and a strong prima facie case.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on the plaintiff totally disabled on or before termination date such that coverage applies?

The dispute turns on was the plaintiff totally disabled on or before termination date such that coverage applies?.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on coverage is confined to the mortgagee named in the policy

The dispute turns on whether coverage is confined to the mortgagee named in the policy.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal succeeds in dispute over late 90 day notice barred the priority dispute given covid suspension

The dispute turns on whether late 90 day notice barred the priority dispute given covid suspension. The appeal was allowed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Action dismissed in dispute over adjournment warranted where counsel could not access secure portal

The dispute turns on whether adjournment warranted where counsel could not access secure portal. The action was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Claim dismissed in dispute over insurer must inform insured of one year limitation period

The dispute turns on whether insurer must inform insured of one year limitation period. The claim was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Application succeeds in dispute over the fund recover pre arbitration expenses in court when another insurer accepts priority?

The dispute turns on may the fund recover pre arbitration expenses in court when another insurer accepts priority?. The application succeeded.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on settlement is reasonable and in the best interest of the applicant

The dispute turns on whether settlement is reasonable and in the best interest of the applicant.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on there is corroborated proof of a binding promise by the beneficiary to share segregated fund proceeds

The dispute turns on whether there is corroborated proof of a binding promise by the beneficiary to share segregated fund proceeds.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on insurer lost right to elect by failing to give written notice within seven days of proof of loss

The dispute turns on whether insurer lost right to elect by failing to give written notice within seven days of proof of loss.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Action dismissed in dispute over coverage available despite breach of s. 4(1) and failure to cooperate under s. 5(3)

The dispute turns on whether coverage available despite breach of s. 4(1) and failure to cooperate under s. 5(3). The action was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on insurer’s singular focus on a return to work program to the same position accorded with the policy’s “own occupation” pr

The dispute turns on whether insurer’s singular focus on a return to work program to the same position accorded with the policy’s “own occupation” provisions.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal dismissed in dispute over the claimant was a deemed named insured under s. 3(7)(f)(i), o. reg. 34/10

The dispute turns on whether the claimant was a deemed named insured under s. 3(7)(f)(i), o. reg. 34/10. The appeal was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Application dismissed in dispute over the license appeal tribunal have exclusive jurisdiction over statutory accident benefits disputes, barring a superior co

The dispute turns on does the license appeal tribunal have exclusive jurisdiction over statutory accident benefits disputes, barring a superior court production order?. The application was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on the court compel appraisal under s. 128 of the insurance act?

The dispute turns on should the court compel appraisal under s. 128 of the insurance act?.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on settlement of past and future sabs is reasonable and in the applicant’s best interests

The dispute turns on whether settlement of past and future sabs is reasonable and in the applicant’s best interests.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on insurer has obligation to indemnify for fire loss

The dispute turns on whether insurer has obligation to indemnify for fire loss.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on “went hunting” and setting up tents allege “hunting” within coverage

The dispute turns on does “went hunting” and setting up tents allege “hunting” within coverage.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Claim dismissed in dispute over opcf 28a apply to “other automobiles”?

The dispute turns on does opcf 28a apply to “other automobiles”?. The claim was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Appeal dismissed in dispute over incident involved a collision with any other object under insurance act, s. 268(1.1)

The dispute turns on whether incident involved a collision with any other object under insurance act, s. 268(1.1). The appeal was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on jurisdiction simpliciter is a procedural order within an associate judge’s authority

The dispute turns on whether jurisdiction simpliciter is a procedural order within an associate judge’s authority.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on title insurer owes duty to defend under lso agreement

The dispute turns on whether title insurer owes duty to defend under lso agreement.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Application succeeds in dispute over modifications affecting horsepower and performance were a material change in risk

The dispute turns on whether modifications affecting horsepower and performance were a material change in risk. The application succeeded.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on life insurance policies

The dispute concerns life insurance policies.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Claim dismissed in dispute over replacement cost payable immediately without proof of rebuilding

The dispute turns on whether replacement cost payable immediately without proof of rebuilding. The claim was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Application dismissed in dispute over the application was overlapping and duplicative of an extant action

The dispute turns on whether the application was overlapping and duplicative of an extant action. The application was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on non renewal notice

The dispute concerns non renewal notice.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Insurance dispute turns on unauthorized individual

The dispute concerns unauthorized individual.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Ontario accident benefits dispute turns on slip and fall while approaching or entering vehicle is an “accident”

The dispute turns on whether slip and fall while approaching or entering vehicle is an “accident”. The application was dismissed.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Treatment plan denial before Ontario accident benefits tribunal

The dispute concerns the insurer’s denial of a treatment plan.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Treatment plan denial before Ontario accident benefits tribunal

The dispute concerns the insurer’s denial of a treatment plan.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Treatment plan denial before Ontario accident benefits tribunal

The dispute concerns the insurer’s denial of a treatment plan.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Ontario accident benefits dispute turns on pre and post accident

The dispute concerns pre and post accident.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Treatment plan denial before Ontario accident benefits tribunal

The dispute concerns the insurer’s denial of a treatment plan.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Ontario accident benefits dispute turns on lump sum repayment

The dispute concerns lump sum repayment.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Ontario accident benefits dispute turns on treatment plan

The dispute concerns treatment plan.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Statutory deadline at issue in accident benefits claim

The dispute concerns whether the accident benefits claim is barred by a statutory deadline.

Binder Insurance · Oct 11, 2026

Ontario accident benefits dispute turns on denial letter

The dispute concerns denial letter.