Topic Construction
Negligence finding against brokerage arising from denied commercial fire claim overturned
June 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterMarsh Canada Ltd. was not contributorily negligent after a fire claim filed by a Halifax pub owner was denied by its Lloyd’s insurers because the property was neither sprinklered nor made of masonry, contrary to a statement on the insured’s…
Alberta advisory group recommends penalties for heavy oilsands emitters if cap hit
June 19, 2017 by Ian Bickis - THE CANADIAN PRESSCALGARY – Oilsands producers could face steep fines and suspended projects if industry comes close to hitting a mandated 100-megatonne limit under recommendations proposed by Alberta’s Oil Sands Advisory Group. But the non-binding report sets out a series of policies…
Commercial fleet managers should have ‘clear and straightforward guidelines’ on drivers’ use of electronic devices: Northbridge
June 19, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterIt is not necessarily safe to use hands-free electronic devices while driving, especially when operating construction or contractor’s equipment, Northbridge Insurance suggested in a blog post Monday. Fleet managers should “include a policy on the use of wireless communication devices”…
High River finishes rebuilding but abandoned neighbourhood reminder of flood
June 19, 2017 by Bill Graveland - THE CANADIAN PRESSHIGH RIVER, Alta. – Even as High River finishes rebuilding, an abandoned neighbourhood full of million-dollar homes is a stark reminder of devastating flooding four years ago. Floods in parts of southern Alberta in June 2013 caused billions of dollars…
Canadian building standards meant to guard against fires like London blaze
June 16, 2017 by Michelle McQuigge - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Canadian building standards should theoretically prevent the sort of blaze that engulfed a London apartment tower earlier this week, but at least one expert says flouting those regulations can put people in serious danger. Exterior panelling known as…
Approved Surety & Casualty launches program to enhance contractor bonding limit
June 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterToronto-based Approved Surety & Casualty Inc. announced on Monday that is has launched a capital disbursement program for brokers to enhance contractor bonding limit. “Approved Capital is a capital disbursement program for brokers that will allow their contractor clients to…
City of Edmonton examining flood mitigation options
June 9, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterStaff from the City of Edmonton are scheduled to look at flood mitigation options for the city as the next step in its examination of upgrades to drainage infrastructure. The city said in a press release earlier this week that…
XL Catlin launches new contractors pollution liability program in Canada and the U.S.
June 8, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterXL Catlin announced on Thursday that it has launched its new Contractors Pollution Liability Express Program in Canada and the United States to provide consumers with “speed to market and a streamlined environmental insurance underwriting approach” for small to midsize…
Southern Alberta town ravaged by 2013 flood sees development as promising sign
June 8, 2017 by The Canadian PressHIGH RIVER, Alta. – A new housing and retail development in High River, Alta., is being hailed as proof of renewed confidence in the town’s ability to handle another flood event. Massive floods that raged through southern Alberta in the…
Auditor calls for better pipeline regulations, monitoring in Saskatchewan
June 7, 2017 by Jennifer Graham - THE CANADIAN PRESSREGINA – Saskatchewan’s provincial auditor says the government isn’t doing enough to effectively regulate oil and gas pipelines. Judy Ferguson says in her annual report that as of the end of March, the Ministry of the Economy did not have…
Climate change raises new risk: Are inland bridges too low?
June 6, 2017 by Scott McFetridge - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDES MOINES, Iowa – A century-old train trestle stands as one of the trophies of Des Moines’ push to spruce up its downtown. Bicyclists and pedestrians pose for pictures beside the brightly painted beams of the Red Bridge and gather…
Large fire destroys lone grocery store in small, central New Brunswick town
June 5, 2017 by The Canadian PressMINTO, N.B. – A large fire that produced plumes of smoke that could be seen several kilometres away has destroyed a New Brunswick community’s only grocery store. RCMP Cpl. Kevin Jones said the Foodland on Main Street in Minto burned…