Event Calendar

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Defending Accident Benefits Claims - A Crash Course

Start Date: 5/15/2025 9:30 AM EDT
End Date: 5/15/2025 1:00 PM EDT

Venue Name: Virtual


Organization Name: Canadian Defence Lawyers

Contact:
Mary Ellen Thibodeau
Email: maryellen@cdlawyers.org
Phone: (416) 340-9859

Date: Wednesday May 15, 2025, 9:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Where: Virtual Event
CPD Credits: 3.5 Hours CPD Credits (to be confirmed post-event)
 
Cost:
CDL Members - Early Bird $200.00 plus HST | Full Price $225.00 plus HST 
Non-Members - Early Bird $250.00 plus HST | Full Price $275.00 plus HST 
*Early Bird pricing is available until April 23, 2025

Join us for the Fourth Annual Crash Course, presented by CDL’s Accident Benefits Committee! This virtual half-day boot camp is designed specifically for Ontario AB practitioners, offering core knowledge, case updates, and practical strategies for defending claims. 

Whether you’re new to AB or a seasoned professional looking for a refresher, this program is tailored to help you stay sharp, informed, and prepared. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and practical tools to strengthen your AB practice. 

*Restricted to Defence Practitioners*

Co-Chaired by: 
Kerry Figliomeni, Partner, Shillington McCall LLP  
Patrick Brennan, Partner, Shillington McCall LLP 

What’s on the Agenda: 
 
IRB quantum & deductibility – Get clarity on key calculations 
Presented by: Anthea Chan, Legal Counsel, Intact Insurance 
Jessy Hawley, Partner, Williams Meaden & Moore Inc. 

Handling Late Applications - Navigate delays like a pro 
Presented by: Rebecca Brown Greer, Partner, Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP 

Cheat Sheet of Must-Know Cases - Your secret weapon at cases conferences 
Presented by: Kayly Machado, Associate, Schultz Law Group LLP 

Loss Transfer & Priority Primer - Essential knowledge for every AB Lawyer  
Presented by: Shawn MacDonald, Lawyer, DGIG 

Key AB Tools and Defences - Build a winning case strategy 
Presented by: Sharon Dagan, Associate, Travelers Canada 

Technical Denials - Time frames, correspondence, and "technical issues" of AB files  
Presented by: Justin Chan, Counsel, Aviva Canada 

 

Thank you to our generous sponsor!


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