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Claims Canada
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…
What could cause a ‘nasty’ hurricane season?
August 10, 2023 Seth Borenstein - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSRecord hot ocean temperatures and a tardy El Nino are doubling the chances of a nasty Atlantic hurricane season this summer and fall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. With the Atlantic hurricane season already well above normal…
How is farm fire severity trending?
August 9, 2023 by Jason ContantAs Canadian farms increase in size, so too does the severity of fire losses in the agricultural sector, a farm insurance expert told Canadian Underwriter. In general, the number of farms in Canada is dropping, but they’re getting much larger.…
How long will reprieve for B.C wildfire crews last?
August 9, 2023 Dirk Meissner - THE CANADIAN PRESSA cooling trend with potential rain showers across much of British Columbia is expected to ease wildfire conditions for the next 36 to 48 hours, but hot, dry weather is set to return by the end of the week. The…
Recent Quebec road and off-road crashes ‘particularly deadly,’ police say
August 8, 2023 The Canadian PressMONTREAL – Quebec provincial police say 22 people died in crashes on the province’s roads and trails over the past two weeks, marking a particularly deadly summer holiday period. Police say there were 13 fatal road accidents as well as…
Police say 138 vehicles recovered in probe targeting organized crime
August 4, 2023 The Canadian PressPolice in Windsor, Ont., say they have recovered 138 stolen cars with a total value exceeding $9 million following a joint probe conducted with provincial investigators who specialize in organized crime. They say the probe, dubbed Project Fairfield, was launched…