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Hello! I’m Daniel Strigberger■
I am an insurance coverage and private arbitration lawyer (aka, “the life of the party”)■
For over 20 years, I have been your lawyer, colleague, resource, speaker, mentor, friend, and spontaneous karaoke partner.
On January 1, 2025, my team and I launched a niche law firm officially named “Strigberger Law.” Our logo (displayed above) features my surname alongside a square dot symbolizing a period. The core message is straightforward: When you need an insurance coverage or private arbitration lawyer, you need Strigberger.
Our new firm builds upon my active insurance practice, with enhanced flexibility to deliver superior service and key performance indicator (KPI) outcomes. Our mailing office is in Waterloo; however, we are fully remote and equipped to manage cases throughout Ontario.
I also love beagles. Read about Columbo…
Loss Transfer and Priority Disputes
Auto Coverage
All Lines Coverage
For over 20 years, I have handled hundreds, if not thousands, of loss transfer and priority disputes (I know all the dog tricks)■
In the complicated world of Ontario’s automobile insurance scheme, there exists a domain that is not for the faint-hearted: loss transfer and priority disputes. These cases involve complex and unique issues that demand a profound understanding of both the legal framework and the intricacies of SABS coverage.
I do not merely dabble in these matters; I have dedicated my career to mastering the art and science behind them, ensuring that every aspect of my approach is both meticulous and strategic. My list of reported decisions speaks for itself.
I have authored the only legal textbook dedicated to Ontario automobile coverage law (I’m not saying it’s a bestseller, but my mom has three copies)■
I have appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal on matters such as determining if an incident qualifies as an “accident” and if a vehicle is categorized as an “automobile”.
Additionally, I manage cases involving out-of-province accidents, out-of-province claimants, section 59 of the SABS elections, and WSIB claimants.
Furthermore, I handle many coverage issues related to auto property damage (PD), bodily injury (BI), uninsured motorist (UIM) coverage, and OPCF 44.
Insurance companies have trusted me as their coverage counsel for over 15 years (and their policy whisperer for over 7 years)■
I provide comprehensive coverage opinions on claims pertaining to a wide array of policies, including:
- Home: Liability and Property
- Commercial: Liability and Property
- E&O (Errors and Omissions)
- D&O (Directors and Officers)
- Marine
- Farm
My expertise extends beyond opinions; I assist clients in refining policy wordings to ensure clarity and compliance, draft reservation of rights and denial letters, and robustly defend insurers in coverage litigation. Each service is delivered with meticulous attention to detail and a strategic approach tailored to the specific needs of the client.
Paws and Reflect
Priority Disputes 101: Help!
It’s a Friday afternoon before a long weekend, of course, and you’ve just received a potential SABS priority dispute. A new Application for Accident Benefits arrives on your desk and the claimant...
Beware of Dog… Liability: How Ontario Law Redefines Ownership
What does it mean to be an “owner” of a dog under Ontario’s Dog Owners' Liability Act? This case provides a cautionary tale for those who care for animals professionally. Mama always had a way of...
Why Foreign Insurers Must Comply with Ontario’s Priority Dispute Scheme
Sometimes people who are not residents of Ontario decide that they want to visit Ontario. In many cases, these visitors have their own auto insurance policies in their home jurisdiction, and many...
Claimant’s assault was not an automobile “accident”
The LAT has issued an accident benefits coverage decision, finding a claimant who was assaulted in his vehicle was not involved in an “accident” under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule....