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Globe and Mail – Travel insurance ‘confidence issue’ under review by regulators
The Canadian insurance industry has a confidence issue with the reliability and consistency of travel insurance policies. Sivan Tumarkin responds…
Global News – Cyclist gets hit with big bill from insurance company following crash
An Edmonton man has a warning for cyclists after he crashed his bicycle into a vehicle and received a massive bill in…
CBC News – Cyclist Rylan Kafara gets $6,000 bill after collision with SUV
Personal Injury lawyer Sivan Tumarkin questions an insurance company's ethics after they demanded a cyclist to pay more than $6,000 in damages.
Inducement: The High Price of Termination
Inducement is often more than just the standard “Bardal factors” – i.e. age, position, length of service. Find out why in our…
Voith layoffs: 1,600 jobs cut amid worldwide restructuring
Voith is moving forward with a reduction of its global workforce by up to 1,600 jobs as part of a major restructuring…
Severance Pay During Corporate Terminations
With Tim Hortons, CIBC and Target Canada all announcing firings, how much severance pay is a Canadian employee owed in a corporate…
Insurance Coverage Denied: Travel, Medical or Life
When it comes to insurance coverage, make sure to protect yourself against being left "holding the bag" for exorbinant medical costs by…
What’s next for Saskatchewan family with million-dollar medical bill?
A Saskatchewan family is facing a six-figure medical bill after Saskatchewan Blue Cross denied their claim for their baby being born in…
National Post – Travel Insurance for Pregnant Moms
Sivan Tumarkin spoke to The National Post about travel insurance, pre-existing conditions, and provided advice for pregnant women interested in travel.