Topic Supply Chain
The impact of surreptitious dangerous goods shipments on marine insurance
July 15, 2020 by Greg MeckbachThe marine insurance sector saw a huge drop last year in the number of total shipping losses but the industry continues to have a problem with shippers trying to sneak hazardous and flammable cargo on board without declaring it. “Dangerous…
Fraud schemes that financially-strapped clients may be considering
July 14, 2020 by Greg MeckbachSome consumers who owe money on vehicle loans during the COVID-19 pandemic may be tempted to make false auto theft claims, an independent adjuster warns. “Insureds who are desperate for money may have the vehicle stolen and burned to ensure…
SERVPRO selected by Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) as COVID-19 cleaning partner
July 2, 2020 by SERVPROIndustry leader in clean-up and restoration available to provide services to more than 100,000 CFIB members across the country. MISSISSAUGA, ON, JULY 2, 2020/insPRESS/ – Canadian SERVPRO franchisees have recently been approved by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) to…
How this fumbled washing machine installation led to $54,000 basement flood
June 19, 2020 by Greg MeckbachFor want of a wrench, the basement was lost. This would be one way of summing up the Provincial Court of Alberta’s ruling in Kuerbis v Broderson, which should provide food for thought to brokers placing coverage for commercial clients…
Nissan recalls nearly 1.9M cars for pesky hood latch
June 4, 2020 by Tom Krisher - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDETROIT – For the fourth time, Nissan is recalling hundreds – of thousands of midsize cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a nagging latch problem that may allow the hood fly open while cars are moving. The latest…
Q&A: Business Continuity in the Digital Age
May 27, 2020 by David GambrillIn an age of social distancing, contactless claims resolution is an important part of preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Canadian Underwriter has talked to those in the claims industry about how to do their jobs safely in the…
Pyrrhic victory for Intact in faulty workmanship coverage dispute
May 27, 2020 by Greg MeckbachIntact Insurance has convinced an Alberta court that the “faulty workmanship” exclusion applies in a disputed commercial fire claim but the carrier still has to pay more than $600,000 to a bakery, mainly because the judge rejected Intact’s definition of…
Meteorologists predict active hurricane season, Canadians told to prepare
May 22, 2020 by THE CANADIAN PRESSHALIFAX – Canadian meteorologists are predicting another active hurricane season, saying conditions are right for a long list of tropical storms. The Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax issued its seasonal forecast today, following up on a similar prediction offered Thursday…
Aviva loses battle in faulty workmanship exclusion dispute
May 5, 2020 by Greg MeckbachThe application of faulty workmanship exclusions continues to be a subject of disagreement among judges, a Court of Appeal of Alberta ruling from last week shows. The Court of Appeal of Alberta recently found that if a construction contractor causes…
Why home fire risk has increased in Ontario
May 5, 2020 by THE CANADIAN PRESSOntario’s fire marshal says there’s been an increase in fire deaths this year as COVID-19 measures force many people to stay home and do more home cooking. Jon Pegg says there have been 51 fire fatalities between Jan. 1 and…
Report recommends measures to avoid repeat of flooding in Quebec community
May 4, 2020 by Stephanie Marin- THE CANADIAN PRESSMONTREAL – A report into the rupture of a dike in Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Que., during spring flooding last year suggests several problems including a lack of awareness among the population about the associated risks of living in the area. The report…
How commercial lease terms affect gas bars’ pollution liability
March 12, 2020 by Greg MeckbachIf a retail gas station has to remove underground tanks and contaminated soil, is the landlord or tenant responsible for the costs? Much of it depends on the terms of the lease and case law around commercial tenants’ trade fixtures,…