Topic Saskatchewan
Wildfire risk is elevated this year. Why the pandemic made it worse
August 7, 2020 by Adam MalikThe central and Pacific coast of British Columbia could see an increased risk of wildfires this year, a new report predicts. And COVID-19 restrictions could make the risk higher, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty warned in its 2020 Wildfire Report,…
TD Insurance’s unique defence to BI class action lawsuits
July 30, 2020 by Greg MeckbachA coverage dispute lawsuit filed in Ontario mistakenly alleges that TD General Insurance writes business interruption coverage, the insurer says. A proposed Ontario class action filed July 6 alleges TD and dozens of other insurers are in breach of contract…
Briefing Note: Saskatchewan
July 4, 2020 by Canadian Underwriter StaffBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan was projected to see a rare year of economic growth. “Our economy was sluggish heading into the crisis, but it was showing signs of shaking off some rust. Capital investment projections for 2020 were forecasting…
Andrew Agencies buys Saskatoon brokerage with two offices
June 16, 2020 by Greg MeckbachSaskatoon Insurance Agencies, which places home, auto, commercial and farm coverage, has been acquired by Andrew Agencies Ltd. effective June 1. Based in the Manitoba community of Virden, about 80 kilometres west of Brandon, Andrew now has 20 offices in…
How wildfire crews are avoiding COVID transmission
June 11, 2020 by Greg MeckbachChanging the way firefighters eat their meals in camps, having masks on hand, and social distancing are among the precautions the Saskatchewan government has taken to ensure it responds to disasters with the ongoing pandemic. “In Saskatchewan, we have already…
How this brokerage is re-opening to the public
April 29, 2020 by Greg MeckbachTo help serve its auto customers better, a Regina-based brokerage that shut its doors to the public due to COVID-19 plans to start letting clients into its offices. “Our brokerages have been doing what we can without physically seeing the…
Lawsuits filed before two-year anniversary of Broncos bus crash
April 6, 2020 by Stephanie Taylor and Bill Graveland - THE CANADIAN PRESSIt’s been almost two years since the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan and with the solemn anniversary comes a closing legal window that has seen several lawsuits filed in court. Sixteen people died and 13 others were injured…
Which way is winter tire usage trending in Canada?
November 21, 2019 by Adam MalikCanadians are getting the message when it comes to the importance of driving with winter tires, a new study has found. But Insurance Bureau of Canada warned that more than just strapping them to your car is enough to ensure…
How SGI’s expansion into Ontario auto fared last year
July 12, 2019 by Greg MeckbachSaskatchewan’s government-owned insurer has been blindsided by its Ontario auto line. Regina-based Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) reported Tuesday that SGI Canada’s 2018-19 loss ratio in Ontario was 91.9%, up 16.5 points from 75.4% in 2017-18. That increase was “largely due…