Laurie LaPalme, Author at Dentons Canada Insurance Law Review

Dentons Canada Insurance Law Review

Updates on key developments in Canadian insurance law by a national team of experienced lawyers.

Alberta Superintendent of Insurance issues new guidance regarding the reinsurance of third-party risks by Alberta-based captive insurers

By Laurie LaPalme, Marisa Coggin, and Jesse Collins-Swartz

General

Ontario Ministry of Finance releases proposed life and health managing general agent legislative framework

By Laurie LaPalme, Derek Levinsky, Marisa Coggin, Jesse Collins-Swartz, and Jaspal Nagra

General

OSFI releases the final version of Guideline E-21: Operational Risk Management and Resilience

By Laurie LaPalme, Derek Levinsky, Marisa Coggin, and Jesse Collins-Swartz

General

Le CCRRA publie un rapport sur le traitement équitable des clients par les assureurs canadiens

By Laurie LaPalme, Derek Levinsky, Jesse Collins-Swartz, and Marisa Coggin

Insurance

British Columbia Financial Services Authority releases report with observations and recommendations regarding insurers’ oversight of functions delegated to intermediaries

By Laurie LaPalme and Jesse Collins-Swartz

General

Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators releases report on governance and business culture regarding the fair treatment of customers by insurers in Canada

By Laurie LaPalme, Derek Levinsky, Marisa Coggin, and Jesse Collins-Swartz

British Columbia regulatory update: Certain Vehicle Protection Products now considered automobile insurance

By Laurie LaPalme, Marisa Coggin, and Jaspal Nagra

Recent regulatory updates: OSFI releases final Integrity and Security Guideline and amendments to Guideline B-10 and Guideline B-13

By Laurie LaPalme, Marisa Coggin, and Jaspal Nagra

Insurance

New Brunswick introduces licensing exemption for the adjustment of pet insurance claims

By Laurie LaPalme, Derek Levinsky, and Jesse Collins-Swartz

Insurance

OSFI publishes adjustments and clarifications to the Minimum Capital Test

By Laurie LaPalme, Marisa Coggin, and Jaspal Nagra

OSFI’s next area of focus: Business continuity and disaster recovery planning for federally regulated financial institutions

By Laurie LaPalme, Marisa Coggin, and Jaspal Nagra

FSRA introduces life insurance agent and MGA licensing suitability guidance for public consultation

By Laurie LaPalme, Derek Levinsky, Marisa Coggin, Jesse Collins-Swartz, and Jaspal Nagra

Why insurers and intermediaries operating in Ontario should review the new Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) rule

By Marisa Coggin and Laurie LaPalme