Insurance Litigation

Insurance Litigation

Cox & Palmer’s insurance team has a solid track record for delivering seamless service to major Canadian and international insurers, brokers, adjusters and self-insuring organizations.

Our primary practice is defence work for the insurance industry, risk retention groups, self-insurers and risk managers. As a member of Risk Management Counsel—a national association of independent insurance law firms—we are a committed leader in the insurance industry.

We deliver:

  • A tailored, seamless service—whether you need one lawyer or a team across the region
  • Depth of experience—we have one of the largest and most experienced insurance and risk management teams in Canada
  • Early settlement techniques such as pre-trial settlement conferences, arbitration or mediation and direct out-reach to opposing counsel, as a means to avoid lengthy and expensive litigation
  • Prompt, cost-effective claims management

We offer services in all areas of insurance, including:

  • Auto
  • Property
  • Marine & Environmental
  • Commercial & General Liability
  • Life & Disability
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy
  • Coverage Issues

Articles & Insights

Aviva Insurance Company of Canada v MacDonald, 2022 NBCA 68

Background After suffering injuries in a motor vehicle accident, the plaintiff was placed off work and provided with loss of income benefits under Section B of her policy through Aviva.  The plaintiff received these benefits for 104 weeks.  She was subsequently cleared to return to work and did so for the following 13 months, before […]

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Case Law Update: Recent Key Decisions in the Atlantic Provinces

On Friday, December 1st, 2022, a panel of Cox & Palmer insurance lawyers from across the region presented our Case Law Update: Recent Key Decisions in the Atlantic Provinces Webinar, which covered current developments and recent key decisions in the region, from the last couple of years. Access Paper Here

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