IIBC – Waiver Liability & Dog Liability Claims in BC Webinar
by Insurance Institute of BC
October 13, 2022
Webinar Date & Time:
Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 9:00 – 11:15 am PDT
Part 1: Waiver Liability
Waivers embody the essence of freedom of contract, which is a marvelous thing. However, do you know what you’re signing when you sign a waiver? Does the waiver matter and perhaps most importantly, is the waiver worth the paper it’s printed on? Understand the pitfalls and power of waiver liability and how these documents are treated by the courts.
Webinar Objectives:
• Review waiver liability in BC
• Discuss recent treatment of waivers by the courts
• Demonstrate drafting and administering waivers through a quick reference guide
Part 2: Dog Liability
Dogs make great companions and can enrich our daily life. As wonderful as they are, they come with a host of potential liability considerations for the insurance industry. From dog breed, to incident location, to actions of the dog, beware of the many different considerations when assessing a dog liability claim.
Webinar Objectives:
• Understand the law in BC with respect to dog liability claims
• Define the requirements of “reasonable” dog owner in different circumstances
• Review a checklist to assess dog liability claims
Webinar Presenter from Bilkey Law Corp
Charlotte Manning, Lawyer
Blair Driedger, Lawyer
Number of Continuing Education Credits: 2 Technical CE Credit (BC)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Fees: Include GST. Insurance Institute membership required
$75 IIBC Member
+$90 New Member (includes membership expiring May 31, 2023)
Corporate Rate: $65 per attendee for groups of 6 or more (membership is additional for new members). To register with a corporate rate, please contact Winnie at whon@insuranceinstitute.ca .
Questions?
Winnie Hon, CIP, Seminars & Events Specialist
Insurance Institute of BC
E: whon@insuranceinstitute.ca | T: 604.678.5747
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https://www.insuranceinstitute.ca/en/institutes-and-chapters/british-columbia/seminars/seminar-details?seminarId=13549
