Disability/Personal Injury

Canadian Underwriter – Ontario is moving dispute resolution out of the courtroom to fight fraud

January 12, 2015

On November 20, 2014, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 15, the Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act, which will make important changes to how disputes are settled. The insurance industry has supported the bill, saying it will help reduce costs for motorists. Other stakeholders, however, argue that Bill 15 will do the exact opposite.

Personal Injury Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin told Canadian Insurance Top Broker was he isn’t impressed with the changes.

Read the article on Canadian Underwriter here.

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About the Author

Sivan Tumarkin

National Co-Managing Partner

Sivan Tumarkin is a Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Practice Leader for the firm's Long-term Disability & Personal Injury Law Group. His previous experience working for insurance companies has given him unique insight into the long-term disability claim denial and appeals process, allowing him to secure strong results for his clients.

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