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Catastrophes
Saskatchewan announces new agriculture drainage regulations
September 2, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterSaskatchewan’s Minister responsible for the Water Security Agency (WSA), Herb Cox, announced on Tuesday new drainage regulations, the first phase of an agricultural water management strategy that recognizes the benefits of benefits and the importance of mitigating negative impacts. A…
Wildfires take toll on Alberta, Saskatchewan finances
September 1, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterAlberta has released its 2015-16 first quarter fiscal forecast, which reflects higher-than-anticipated costs for fighting wildfires and drought. The first quarter forecast shows an increase of $456 million for disaster assistance, including agricultural drought relief and wildfire fighting costs, over…
B.C. LNG industry will increase fracking caused earthquakes: expert
September 1, 2015 Laura Kane -THE CANADIAN PRESSVANCOUVER – If the liquefied natural gas industry proceeds as the British Columbia government hopes, there could be five times as many fracking-caused earthquakes, warns one expert. But the company that would provide gas to a major LNG terminal –…
Eye of the Storm
September 1, 2015 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorHurricane Katrina, the single event that has come to represent incredible loss inflicted by two challenging hurricane seasons, has twisted and turned its way into a somewhat surprising legacy. From risk management to preparedness and catastrophe modelling, the eye of the storm has been refocused on a number of lasting positives.
Majority of U.S. small business owners have no disaster recovery plan or business interruption insurance: study
August 31, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterThree out of four small business owners in the United States do not have a disaster recovery plan, and more than half (52%) say it would take at least three months to recover from a disaster, according to a new…
Risk of catastrophic storm surge in the U.S. Gulf Coast remains 10 years after Katrina: AIR Worldwide
August 31, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterTen years after Hurricane Katrina – the most costly natural disaster ever faced by the insurance industry and one of the most powerful storms to strike the United States Gulf Coast – the risk of catastrophic storm surge remains, according…
Poor air quality ratings in Saskatchewan expected to remain in effect on Monday: Environment Canada
August 31, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterPoor air quality ratings in Saskatchewan are expected to remain in effect “at times” on Monday, Environment Canada said on Sunday. Air quality readings have improved over the southern part of the province in the past few days as an…
Smoke grounds aircraft battling big wildfires east of Cascade Range in Washington state
August 28, 2015 Nicholas K. Geranios - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSPOKANE, Wash. – Smoke from big wildfires burning east of the Cascade Range grounded helicopters and airplanes that have been battling the flames in Washington state. The dense smoke also was causing respiratory problems for people far from the fire…
Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer issues wildland fire smoke advisory for province
August 28, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterJust days after Alberta Health Services issued an air quality advisory for Edmonton, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer is warning that “most of the province is expected to experience some level of haze over the weekend.” Dr. Michael Routledge…
Florida governor declares state of emergency in preparation for Tropical Storm Erika
August 28, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterFlorida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Erika. The tropical storm recently spread heavy rains and gusty winds into the Dominican Republic, according to the United States’ National Hurricane…
Intact must defend construction company over lawsuit arising from fire: Court
August 28, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterIntact Insurance Company has a duty to defend a construction firm sued for negligence, over a restaurant damaged by fire eight years after the policy was in effect, an Alberta court recently ruled. Court records indicate that ING Western Union…
Expected heavy rainfall in Vancouver increases risk of flash flooding, Environment Canada warns
August 28, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterEnvironment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Metro Vancouver area, warning that heavy rainfall in the region over several days increases the risk of flash flooding. Environment Canada said in the statement on Friday that a “major…