Topic Loss Control
Brokers: pay attention to these insurance fraud ‘red flags’
April 7, 2021 by Jason ContantIf your client is trying to rush the insurance buying process or is not concerned about price, that’s often a red flag that the transaction is fraudulent, RSA told Canadian Underwriter recently. “We know the majority of customers aren’t looking…
Review hears closing arguments into proposed reservoir to protect Calgary from floods
April 7, 2021 by Colette Derworiz - THE CANADIAN PRESSEDMONTON – A lawyer for Alberta Transportation says there’s a serious and urgent need for a proposed reservoir that could protect Calgary from future flooding. Ron Kruhlak made the comment during his closing argument Tuesday before the Natural Resources Conservation…
Number of suspicious claims “at an all-time” high during COVID: RSA
April 6, 2021 by Jason ContantEven though claims volume has significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of claims flagged for possible fraud investigation remains comparable to pre-pandemic levels, RSA told Canadian Underwriter last week. “From RSA’s perspective… this indicates [claims] with concerning loss…
B.C. applying for stay in court ruling on auto injury claims: Attorney General
April 6, 2021 by The Canadian PressVICTORIA – British Columbia is applying for a partial stay in a recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling about jurisdiction over motor vehicle injury disputes, pending its appeal of the same decision, Attorney General David Eby said this week. The March…
Why Intact says an upward correction in auto rates could be imminent
April 1, 2021 by Greg MeckbachMotorists could be hit with more premium increases once driving levels return to pre-pandemic levels, Intact Financial Corp. CEO Charles Brindamour suggests. During the early part of 2020, Canada’s auto insurers had a collective combined ratio in auto more than…
How to detect insurance fraud before the tow truck turf wars start
March 26, 2021 by Jason ContantEarly identification of potential insurance fraud schemes through automation can help prevent scenarios like the towing turf wars in Ontario from spiralling out of control, the CEO and co-founder of FRISS said Wednesday. “I think it is crucial for the…
Ontario budget highlights property flood risk
March 25, 2021 by Greg MeckbachInsurers are applauding the Ontario government for its commitment to improve flood mapping and to provide more money for municipal water infrastructure, measures that the industry hopes will reduce the risk of water damage to insured properties. In a press…
COVID’s impact on insurance fraud
March 25, 2021 by Jason ContantFraudsters are taking advantage of anxieties arising from the COVID-19 pandemic to exploit victims in the Canadian P&C insurance space in novel ways, speakers said during a fraud webinar Wednesday. For example, some body shops are charging drivers extra cleaning…
B.C. eases requirements, extends deadline for small business recovery grants
March 5, 2021 by The Canadian PressVICTORIA – The B.C. government has eased the eligibility requirements and extended the deadline for small and medium-sized businesses applying for funds under its $345-million pandemic recovery grant program. Businesses with up to 149 employees must now show a 30…
How much the second COVID wave will probably add to Intact’s claims costs
February 10, 2021 by Greg MeckbachIntact Financial Corp. has now reserved $106 million for claims related to COVID-19, with $23 million of that booked during the last three months of 2020. Intact initially set aside $83 million in reserves for COVID-19 claims during the three…
What the P&C industry is telling Wall Street about cyber risk
February 9, 2021 by Greg MeckbachCommercial insurers are taking a good look at their exposure to widespread cyber events and some are forming partnerships with tech vendors in the hopes of improving their clients’ cyber risk management. “The next pandemic – the exposure that looks…
Business interruption insurer could be sued by this Canadian restaurant owner
February 9, 2021 by Greg MeckbachAn Ontario-based restaurant company whose sales dropped more than 50% during the pandemic may be taking legal action against its business interruption insurer. In a recent securities filing, SIR Royalty Income Fund said its business interruption claim from the COVID-19…