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Get ready for hundreds of claims from Barrie twister

July 21, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

The industry will probably see well over 200 claims from the July 15 tornado that hit Barrie, Ont., says a wind damage expert who has looked at the affected area. “I expect the total number of damaged houses was about

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Who’s building your client’s green energy farm? Why you need to know

July 19, 2021 by Adam Malik

Whether it’s a solar or wind turbine farm, or any other energy-related facility, an insurer expert is raising red flags about the quality of people at job sites. Underwriters care about a site and its propensity to be hit by

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Why construction projects are causing headaches for insurers

July 15, 2021 by Adam Malik

Bigger and more complex construction projects — especially those in established communities — are giving property and casualty insurance industry professionals in Canada a collective headache, says an industry expert. Construction projects have increased in complexity in recent times due

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Temple Insurance wins appeal in construction wrap-up dispute

July 12, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

Temple Insurance Company has won its appeal of a 2020 Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan ruling in a disputed construction wrap-up liability claim. Temple now has to pay some (but not all) of the legal defence costs incurred by

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Why construction insurance rates are starting to climb

July 12, 2021 by Adam Malik

Canada’s lack of skilled workers means construction projects may not be hitting the mark in terms of quality and craftsmanship, leading to the greater likelihood of an insurance claim. It’s already happening, observes Darren Tasker, head of energy and construction

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Home renovations during COVID: What your clients need to know

June 29, 2021 by Jason Contant

With more of your clients staying home during the pandemic, more are renovating their homes. And that means your clients need to make sure that they have the right insurance coverage in place, and that the renovations are properly reflected

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Aviva Canada exec predicts how long supply chain pressures will last

June 24, 2021 by Jason Contant

A supply chain bubble that is putting pressure on the Canadian P&C insurance industry should burst within a year or two and it’s just a matter of riding it out, an Aviva Canada claims executive suggested during a virtual fireside

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Global insurance law firm expands its Canadian presence

June 23, 2021 by David Gambrill

Global insurance law firm Clyde & Co will be entering the B.C. market through a merger with SHK Law Corporation in B.C., effective July 1. The terms of the merger were not disclosed. B.C.’s property and casualty insurance market is

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What’s contributing to rising reconstruction costs in Canada?

June 4, 2021 by Jason Contant

Supply shortages and the skyrocketing price of lumber have combined with project delays and the continued effects of the pandemic to raise property reconstruction costs in Canada, according to the latest reconstruction cost update from Opta Information Intelligence. Opta’s recent

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A drastic (but effective) way to keep water out of the basement  

June 2, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

A foundation membrane could cost a homeowner client $15,000, and it is probably not something your clients should try installing themselves, but it is “often the most effective method” of waterproofing a basement, a Bobvila.com author suggests. A foundation membrane

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The real advantage of straight-through processing in the Lloyd’s market

May 31, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

Managing general agents who can place small business coverage digitally through the Lloyd’s market are at a competitive advantage over MGAs using traditional paper-based processes, an insurtech CEO suggests. “We are one of the very few MGAs that has straight

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Restoration firm suing DKI Canada over termination of agreement

May 30, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

Restoration firm DKI Canada Ltd. is being sued in British Columbia by Coquitlam-based Canstar Restorations Limited Partnership, a former member of the DKI network. Allegations in the lawsuit have not been proven in court. Until 2020, Canstar was operating multiple