Re “Risky business” (Sept. 1): Alan Shanoff asks why would we reduce insurance benefits for Ontarians who need them most? As I have said, we hope for a new definition of catastrophic impairment to make sure that unnecessary costs related to catastrophic injuries are taken out so that money goes to people who really need it. There’s a huge difference in that statement than to suggest the insurance industry wants to slash benefits.
Ralph Palumbo, Vice-President, Ontario Insurance Bureau of Canada
(If the IBC wants the money to go to those who need it, then why are they pushing for a new definition of catastrophic impairment which would reduce the number of people who would qualify?) Editor http://www.torontosun.com/2013/09/06/letters-to-the-editor-sept-8