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Too little, too late? The devastating consequences of natural disasters must inform building codes

November 10, 2021 by The Canadian Press

By Anastasia Athanasiou, Postdoctoral fellow, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University This 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.

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‘Remarkably resilient’ construction industry to be key driver in economic recovery

November 1, 2021 by Canadian Underwriter Staff

Despite facing prolonged supply chain disruptions, rising materials costs and labour shortages, the construction industry is set to lead economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic globally, and in Canada. Although the near-term global economic outlook remains clouded by surging inflation

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The latest acquisitions from Westland and Hub

October 7, 2021 by Jason Contant

Large brokerages Westland Insurance Group Ltd. and Hub International Limited have both announced recent mergers and acquisitions activity. On Tuesday, Surrey, B.C.-headquartered Westland said it had acquired personal and commercial lines brokerage Insurance Unlimited in Mississauga, Ont. The following day,

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Tornado blows change through Ontario bylaws

October 5, 2021 by Jason Contant, Online Editor

Municipalities respond to series of tornadoes with new rules governing building construction.

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Enbridge says Line 3 ‘substantially complete,’ will be in service on Friday

September 29, 2021 by Amanda Stephenson - THE CANADIAN PRESS

CALGARY – Enbridge Inc.’s Line 3 pipeline replacement project, a critical piece of export infrastructure for Canada’s energy sector, will be in service on Friday. The pipeline giant said Wednesday the 1,765-km Line 3 – which will carry oil from

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Ontario government offers to help Wheatley recover from massive explosion    

September 28, 2021 by The Canadian Press

WHEATLEY, Ont. – A town in southwestern Ontario rocked by a massive explosion last month will be receiving up to $2 million from the provincial government to help with recovery efforts.   The province says the funds will help businesses affected

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For how long will condo insurance rates continue to climb?

September 20, 2021 by Jason Contant

Rising 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

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Construction risk advice critical amidst continued supply chain issues

September 17, 2021 by Canadian Underwriter Staff

Advising 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

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Why Intact CEO predicts more rate increases for homeowners

September 16, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

Despite a significant industry-wide drop, over three years, in home insurance loss ratios, the CEO of Canada’s biggest carrier is predicting rate increases. “In home insurance, our perspective is that we will see a mid- to upper-single-digit rate increase environment,”

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Engineering or maintenance? Why both CGL and professional liability could cover this lawsuit

September 1, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

A 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.,

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All major commercial lines seeing average premium renewal increases, report says

August 11, 2021 by Jason Contant

Canada’s hard market in commercial P&C is showing no signs of letting up, with all major lines seeing average premium renewal rate increases in the second quarter of 2021. “Overall, the magnitude of rate increases across all segments included in

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Gallagher no longer buying major Willis Towers Watson assets

July 30, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

A bunch of Willis Towers Watson plc workers, who anticipated that their divisions were being sold to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., will be staying with Willis Towers Watson after all. Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based Gallagher announced July 26 that a