Topic Claims
Final pieces of storm toppled crane removed off top of Halifax building
October 28, 2019 by THE CANADIAN PRESSHALIFAX – The final pieces of a crane that collapsed onto a building in Halifax last month, during post-tropical storm Dorian, have been removed. A government release says the pieces that were lying on the top storey of the Olympus…
Expert witness rule in auto personal injury lawsuits deemed unconstitutional
October 25, 2019 by Greg MeckbachA 22-year-old Supreme Court of Canada ruling in favour of a marine cargo insurer is a sword that could cut the other way for Canadian auto insurers. The British Columbia government brought in a rule this past March limiting parties…
Power fully restored two weeks after major snowstorm, cleanup continues
October 25, 2019 by The Canadian PressWINNIPEG – Electricity is back on in all communities that lost power two weeks ago, when Manitoba was hit by a major snowstorm that brought down power poles and transmission towers. Manitoba Hydro says crews have replaced more than 4,000…
What surprised forensic engineers about massive Toronto propane explosions
October 24, 2019 by Greg MeckbachAfter the deadly Sunrise Propane explosions caused a massive evacuation in north Toronto, the central focus of regulators came as a surprise to some engineers who investigate such disasters. Pumping propane from one truck to another was identified as a…
Snow-battered province faces flood advisory
October 23, 2019 by The Canadian PressWINNIPEG – Some areas of Manitoba are watching rivers and lakes closely as the province warns rain could bring high water – or even flooding – after a devastating snowstorm more than a week ago. Rain forecast for southeastern Manitoba…
Sedgwick Canada exec appointed to lead CIAA
October 22, 2019 by Jason ContantJohn Jones has been appointed as the new president of the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA), the association reported Tuesday. Jones assumed the role of 35th president of the association from outgoing president Sarah Hirst during the CIAA Annual General…
Take-up rates low in this line of commercial insurance: Lloyd’s
October 22, 2019 by Greg MeckbachIs your client’s loss of income covered if the business got interrupted because of a catastrophe that hit a supplier? That depends on what the policy says and whether the client actually bought contingent business interruption (CBI) insurance. And these…
Investigation continues after van dragged pedestrian several blocks
October 21, 2019 by THE CANADIAN PRESSVANCOUVER – A 24-year-old woman must undergo multiple surgeries to reconstruct her face after a van dragged her for several blocks in downtown Vancouver last weekend An online fundraising page for the woman, only identified as Desiree, says doctors at…
What vulnerabilities are getting in the way of insurance?
October 18, 2019 by Adam MalikInsurance leaders are aware they’re not moving fast enough to keep up with change, be it around technological or customer expectations. But, as they said at a recent summit, they have no choice but to figure it out. For Pat…
Thousands of homes and businesses still without power one week after storm
October 18, 2019 by Steve Lambert - THE CANADIAN PRESSWINNIPEG – More Manitoba residents saw their electricity restored Thursday – one week after a major snowstorm brought down power poles and transmission towers and delivered another wallop to farmers. Manitoba Hydro said some 6,500 homes and businesses remained without…
What’s changed about Millennials in the workplace?
October 17, 2019 by Adam MalikMillennials aren’t necessarily job hoppers, but they don’t want to feel stuck. So if you want to keep your young, talented staff – and attract new ones – make sure you’re showing them how the insurance industry can offer stability…
Supreme Court of Canada mulls liability for reputational harm from tainted meat
October 17, 2019 by Greg MeckbachIf a restaurant loses business because it served meat from a batch later discovered to be unsafe, is the supplier of that meat liable, in tort, to the restaurant for its economic loss due to a tarnished reputation? That question…