Canada: Insurance Laws and Products

The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario has issued new guidance establishing that brokers' online activities are subject to the same professional standards as their offline conduct.

Cet aperçu présente les derniers développements réglementaires aux niveaux fédéral et provincial, notamment l’évolution des directives prudentielles du BSIF, les priorités du CCRRA en matière de surveillance des réseaux de distribution, le projet d’octroi de permis restreint de la Colombie-Britannique pour la vente d’assurance accessoire, ainsi que les attentes de l’AMF concernant la conformité au Québec.

À mesure que l’IA s’intègre aux produits et services, l’assurance s’impose comme l’un des rares mécanismes capables de traduire les garanties techniques, les cadres de gouvernance et la responsabilité en une confiance commerciale concrète.

Les règles de divulgation obligatoire du Canada, en vigueur depuis près de trois ans, imposent des exigences de déclaration pour certaines opérations d'évitement fiscal. Cet article examine l'impact pratique de ces règles, particulièrement les opérations à déclarer qui ont suscité le plus d'inquiétude en raison des pénalités importantes et des difficultés d'interprétation.

Alberta's Superintendent of Insurance has announced a groundbreaking policy shift that permits captive insurance companies to assume surety insurance risks through fronting arrangements with licensed traditional insurers.

When multiple drivers contribute to a collision in Ontario, understanding how shared responsibility affects your right to compensation becomes crucial.

Understanding accident benefits in Ontario can be complex. This guide explains what accident benefits are available to you, where to find them in your insurance policy, and how they can help you recover after a motor vehicle accident.

Accident benefits provide crucial financial support and medical coverage following a motor vehicle collision, but understanding what benefits you're entitled to and how to access them can be complex. This overview explores the importance of accident benefits in protecting injured individuals and their families during recovery. Learn why these benefits matter and how they can help you navigate the aftermath of an accident.

The Reporter provides a monthly summary of Canadian federal legislative and regulatory developments of relevance to federally regulated financial institutions. It does not address Canadian provincial financial services legislative and regulatory developments. In addition, purely technical and administrative changes (such as changes to reporting forms) are not covered.