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Claims Canada
Wildfire threat in B.C. continues as winds pick up during stormy weather
August 31, 2023 The Canadian PressSeveral major wildfires continue to burn out-of-control in British Columbia’s Interior, where forecasted rain had been hoped to dampen blazes in parts of the Central Okanagan and the Shuswap. But Environment Canada data shows neither Kelowna’s airport nor Salmon Arm…
N.W.T. extends wildfire state of emergency
August 30, 2023 The Canadian PressYELLOWKNIFE – A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11. The territorial government declared it on Aug. 15 as wildfires threatened several communities, including the capital, Yellowknife. The move was meant to allow the…
What P&C industry can expect from Kelowna wildfires
August 21, 2023 by David GambrillIn an eerie coincidence, almost 20 years to the day wildfires caused $200 million in insured damage back in 2003, Kelowna is burning once again. About 30,000 people in the southern Interior region of B.C. — about a third of…
Is your client covered for pothole damage?
August 18, 2023 by Jason ContantThe City of Toronto’s Saturday launch of its fifth pothole repair blitz this year brings insurance coverage for pothole damage back into the spotlight. In general, pothole damage in Ontario is covered under optional collision or all-perils auto insurance coverage,…
Homes ablaze in West Kelowna, B.C. after overnight wildfire
August 18, 2023 The Canadian PressWEST KELOWNA, B.C. – Homes are currently ablaze in West Kelowna, B.C., after a devastating overnight battle with a wildfire that has already destroyed a significant number of properties. The fire has been “exponentially worse” than expected, says Jason Brolund,…
Thousands of residents around West Kelowna, B.C., on evacuation alert as fire flares
August 17, 2023 The Canadian PressKAMLOOPS, B.C. – Thousands of British Columbia residents around West Kelowna have been warned to be ready to leave on short notice because of a nearby spot fire that charred more than half a square kilometre in just a few…
Adjusters handling early claims from N.W.T. wildfires
August 17, 2023 by Jason ContantInsurance adjusters are preparing for an influx of claims as wildfires continue to burn in Northwest Territories, with the capital city of Yellowknife coming under an evacuation order as the flames are predicted to arrive at the city’s doorstep on…
Winds, heat and lightning trigger concern as two B.C. wildfires surge
August 16, 2023 The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – Wildfire crews in British Columbia are bracing for an incoming weather system expected to bring strong winds and dry lightning by Thursday, but conditions are already flaring in at least two areas of the province. The Regional District…
What will help reduce farm fire severity?
August 15, 2023 by Jason ContantThe severity of fire losses in the agricultural sector is increasing as Canadian farms get bigger in size and value, but technologies are available to help reduce the frequency of that severity, a farm insurance expert told Canadian Underwriter. In…
Wildfires close evacuation routes out of N.W.T. towns, some being transported by air
August 14, 2023 The Canadian PressFORT SMITH, N.W.T. – Residents of a second town near the Alberta-Northwest Territories boundary were ordered to evacuate to safety Sunday evening due to encroaching wildfires, with a new fire meaning the only route out for one of the communities…
Health concerns raised after massive fire at Toronto industrial site
August 11, 2023 The Canadian PressToronto firefighters were battling to control a major blaze at an industrial site where chemicals are stored in the city’s west-end, as area residents were ordered to stay indoors with their windows shut amid concerns about hazardous smoke. Firefighters are…
Is third-party liability a significant driver of auto claims costs?
August 10, 2023 by Jason ContantSubrogation for third-party liability (TPL) in Saskatchewan doesn’t appear to have a significant impact on the cost of insurance for drivers in the province, a Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) spokesperson suggested to Canadian Underwriter. In Saskatchewan, the public insurer subrogates…