Topic B.C.
‘Bodily injury expected or intended’ exclusion applies to daycare seeking liability coverage
September 29, 2021 by Greg MeckbachLiability insurer Northbridge does not have to cover a Prince George, British Columbia daycare owner accused of shaking a child severely enough to cause brain injury, a judge ruled last week. A lawsuit, against the person operating the daycare, was…
Okanagan Lake area wildfire could cost the industry nearly $80 million
September 24, 2021 by Greg MeckbachAn interior British Columbia wildfire this past August, which forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 properties, will cost the industry an estimated $77 million, the Insurance Bureau of Canada said Thursday. The White Rock Lake fire began on Aug.…
B.C. must shore up risk crisis communications before, during, after wildfires: report
September 23, 2021 by The Canadian PressKAMLOOPS, B.C. – Upgrades to communications systems in British Columbia’s wildfire zones are needed to save lives and properties, says a report released Wednesday. The Thompson Rivers University report, which examined B.C.’s communications practices during the devastating wildfire seasons of…
Wildfire and flood disasters are causing ‘climate migration’ within Canada
September 22, 2021 by The Canadian Press - THE CONVERSATIONThis article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Yvonne Su, Assistant Professor in the Department of Equity…
For how long will condo insurance rates continue to climb?
September 20, 2021 by Jason ContantRising condo insurance premiums will continue at least through the first two quarters of 2022, according to LowestRates.ca’s latest Home Insurance Price Index. Condo insurance premiums are continuing to rise in Canada, sustaining a years-long increase, the rate comparison site…
Construction risk advice critical amidst continued supply chain issues
September 17, 2021 by Canadian Underwriter StaffAdvising construction clients around risk management strategies and new exposures is critical as the industry continues to struggle through prolonged supply chain disruptions, the soaring costs of building materials and labour shortages amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, a risk advisor…
Drought weakened trees, fall storms could mean more power outages: BC Hydro
September 17, 2021 by The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – Residents across British Columbia are being advised to prepare a well-stocked emergency kit for what BC Hydro warns could be a stormy fall and winter made worse by the effects of a severe summer drought. The latest report…
Contrary to popular belief, Eastern Canada is more at risk of earthquakes than perceived
September 16, 2021 by The Canadian PressBy Jeremy Rimando, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Structural Geology and Tectonics, McMaster University and Alexander Lewis Peace, Assistant Professor (Structural Geology), McMaster University – THE CONVERSATION This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news,…
B.C. not effectively overseeing safety of dams: auditor general
September 15, 2021 by The Canadian PressVICTORIA – The British Columbia government has not effectively overseen the safety of the 1,900 dams it regulates, says the auditor general. Michael Pickup said the Ministry of Forests, Land, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has not adequately verified…
Wildfire activity decreasing across B.C., but 200 blazes still burning
September 10, 2021 by The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – As of noon Friday, campfires are once again allowed across most of British Columbia, with only the drought-challenged region of southern Vancouver Island still covered by restrictions. The BC Wildfire Service says campfire prohibitions are being removed across…
Why this strata unit owner does not have to pay for common area damage
September 9, 2021 by Greg MeckbachA British Columbia condo corporation that charged a unit owner $25,000 for common property repairs has been ordered to reverse $15,000 of the charge. Claire Adamson owns a strata unit which she rents out. Adamson lives at a different address.…
Engineering or maintenance? Why both CGL and professional liability could cover this lawsuit
September 1, 2021 by Greg MeckbachA British Columbia court has ruled in favour of Northbridge General Insurance Corporation in a dispute with XL Specialty Insurance Company over liability coverage arising from a strata power failure. Both insurers wrote policies for PCA Valence Engineering Technologies Ltd.,…