The Insurance Practice Group at Clark Wilson LLP advises insurers, brokers and insureds on all kinds of regulatory, coverage and liability matters. Regulatory work includes licensing and compliance issues with federal and provincial regulators, financial reporting, regulatory filings, Utility Commission hearings, drafting and securing approval for policy wording and the handling of professional disciplinary matters before the Insurance Council and other governing bodies. Practice Group members also provide counsel in respect of various business transactions including construction projects, directors and officers' liability, commercial leases and so on.

The Insurance Group handles a wide variety of insurance coverage and liability assignments. First party coverage matters include policy interpretation, enforcing denials and defending bad faith claims, guidance for handling of partially covered liability claims, co-insurance and fraud issues on property claims, life/disability claims and overlapping coverage and contribution issues between primary, excess and umbrella coverages. Liability assignments involve complex multi-party litigation, class actions, products liability, professional E&O claims, directors and officers liability, and excess/out-of-province auto claims.

Clark Wilson LLP also has a very experienced alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") group who act as arbitrators, mediators and appraisers in a wide variety of insurance disputes. Aggressive pursuit of ADR is one cornerstone of the Insurance Practice Group's pro-active file handling approach.

Clark Wilson LLP's Insurance Practice Group is a leader in the provision of legal education to the insurance industry in Western Canada. In addition to the firm's "Insurable Interest" newsletter and the monthly E-Mail Insurance Bulletin, group members have written papers and manuals on everything from arson to waivers. As well, the group regularly participates as panellists at various Insurance Institute, Adjusters' and Brokers' Association seminars.

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Your comments and questions are always welcome. Please feel free to contact Insurance Practice Chair Nigel Kent, or any member of the Insurance Practice Group, using the information provided below.