Section B Weekly Indemnity Benefits

First, the no fault benefits under the Section B part of the Standard Owner’s Policy for New Brunswick (N.B.P.F. No 1) are mandated legislatively. They stem from s. 264 of the Insurance Act, supra, which states: 264   Every contract evidenced by a motor vehicle liability policy provides (a) insurance described in section 256 against expenses for…

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Courts have recognized that certain types of contracts provide for peace of mind. Namely, it is the case for disability insurance contracts as found in the case of Fidler v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2006 SCC 30. The insurer had refused to pay benefits owed to the plaintiff. The trial judge awarded $20,000 in…

What to do about a long-term disability claim denial

What to do about a long-term disability claim denial

If you find yourself making a long term disability insurance claim in New Brunswick, you hope that everything goes as planned. This means receiving benefits as quickly as possible, as you don’t want to get too far behind in regards to your finances. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon in today’s world for a long term disability…

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