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Claims
Drone collisions on radar of risk managers
February 15, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorA recent collision between a passenger plane and a drone has prompted Canada’s airplane accident investigation agency to warn of the risk of flying drones near airports. “The use of drones near an aerodrome or within controlled airspace poses a…
Cataclysmic hailstorm could cause up to $13.5 billion in damage: ICLR report
February 14, 2018 by David GambrillIn a low-probability, worst case scenario, a single major hailstorm in Canada could result in insurance claims of up to $13.5 billion, according to a new research paper from the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR). “Of concern is that…
How British Columbia will handle auto accident benefit disputes
February 14, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorA new dispute resolution system for auto insurance in British Columbia will probably focus both on first-party accident benefit disputes and resolving claims from minor injuries, but the details have yet to be worked out, a spokesperson for the province’s…
Workplace harassment policies should include non-employees, risk manager says
February 14, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorManaging liability risk includes making workplaces free from harassment for not only employees, but also for non-employees, advises Darius Delon, an independent risk consultant based in Calgary. Lawsuits arising from harassment are one major emerging area of risk, said Delon,…
The Latest Opportunity in Cyber Coverage
February 12, 2018 Eduard Goodman, Global Privacy Officer, CyberScoutCanadian businesses will soon be required to report all data breaches. Here’s how you can meet their need for cyber coverage.
Look for ICBC to ‘behave more like a private sector company’: IBC
February 9, 2018 by Greg MeckbachWith its cap on minor injury awards announced Tuesday, British Columbia’s government monopoly auto insurer is moving towards a model used by other provinces that have private auto insurance systems, Insurance Bureau of Canada says. Awards for pain and suffering…
Total Textile Solutions appoints Stephen Lowe as National Sales Manager
February 9, 2018 Total Textile SolutionsBurlington, ON, Feb. 9, 2018 /insPRESS/ – Total Textile Solutions is pleased to announce that it has appointed Stephen Lowe of Burlington, Ont. as its new National Sales Manager. Mr. Lowe has more than 20 years of experience in sales, success…
When drone damage could trigger a home insurance claim
February 8, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorWhen consumers fly unmanned aerial vehicles as a hobby, will their home insurance policies cover them for any lawsuits arising from property damage or personal injury caused by the drones? For the most part, aircraft is excluded in the wording…
This province recorded its lowest number of traffic deaths in almost 70 years
February 8, 2018 The Canadian PressREGINA – Preliminary figures show that in 2017 Saskatchewan recorded its lowest traffic fatality numbers since the 1950s. Saskatchewan Government Insurance says in a release that there were 102 deaths last year compared with 125 in 2016. SGI says the…
Will current auto liability regime apply to driverless cars?
February 7, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorInsurance and traffic laws probably need to change when motorists start sharing the road with driverless cars, a speaker told claims specialists Tuesday. There are now vehicles on the roads with limited self-driving capabilities (as opposed to having no steering…
How lawsuits arising from stolen vehicles could affect drone claims
February 7, 2018 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorLiability risk for operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (commonly known as drones) will be affected by past court rulings concerning parked vehicles, a lawyer suggested Tuesday during a claims conference. And based on precedents set in the vehicle cases, it…
Contractor immune from liability in botched demolition of burning building
February 7, 2018 by David GambrillA trucking and excavation company in Nova Scotia is immune from tort liability because it was acting under orders from the local fire department in a botched attempt to demolish a burning building, a Nova Scotia court has ruled. The…