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A wildfire just outside the community of Fort Nelson has grown as residents in British Columbia’s northeast receive more evacuation orders. An updated estimate from the BC Wildfire Service says the blaze spans 84 square kilometres, a significant increase since…

Westland Insurance has expanded its employee benefits offerings with the acquisition of Dupuis Langen Group in Richmond, B.C. Dupuis Langen Group specializes in employee benefits solutions, servicing a diverse clientele spanning non-profit organizations and private companies, with particular expertise in…

Two years into Alberta’s new direct compensation for property damage (DCPD) regime, regulators are still clearing up misunderstandings about when and how coverage gets triggered, regulators said at the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta Convention 2024 in Banff last week. …

To determine required water flow to fight fires on new developments, the 1999 Fire Underwriters Survey is more than just a technical standard, it’s the City of Calgary’s “policy,” the Court of Appeal of Alberta has ruled. And since Calgary…

For the past 30 years, Canadian P&C insurers, brokers and law enforcement have trusted Accident Support Services International (ASSI) to help them effectively manage minor vehicle collisions. Today, ASSI is just as well known for their efforts in curbing Canada’s…

A state or state-sponsored actor was likely responsible for a series of cybersecurity attacks targeting British Columbia government networks, Mike Farnworth, B.C.’s public safety minister and solicitor general, said Friday.  He said he personally did not know the identity of…

BrokerLink has continued its momentum in the M&A space with the acquisition of three new brokerages, bringing its total acquisitions year-to-date to seven.  BrokerLink’s latest acquisitions include Alberta-based Direct-Line Insurance and MKMK Risk Management Inc. (MKMK Group) as well as…

Fort Nelson, B.C., is about 1.5 km away from becoming the first major natural catastrophe of Canada’s 2024 wildfire season. The town’s mayor noted wind conditions are putting the community in peril, and evacuation orders have been given to approximately…

Shortages of auto repair techs and specialized parts for newer cars are combining to drag out repair times for personal auto clients. That’s causing delays for insurers looking to close out auto accident claims, plus it’s keeping more drivers in…

Workers with Quebec’s forest fire agency have voted 99 per cent in favour of a strike mandate as the summer wildfire season approaches. The Unifor union, which represents provincial fire service workers including firefighters, communications staff and mechanics, says the…

Canada’s largest insurer is calling the actuarial analysis contained in an Alberta government-commissioned report on auto reform “deeply flawed,” aligning the company with concerns raised by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).  The Oliver Wyman actuarial report concluded a British Columbia…

Whatever auto reforms come of the Alberta Government’s push to lower auto premiums in the province, one thing is for sure — they’re acting fast.   The industry can expect to see changes to the Insurance Act as early as…