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Two remaining mysteries from 2008 Sunrise Propane explosions
October 4, 2019 by Greg MeckbachEleven years after the Sunrise Propane explosions in north Toronto that forced the evacuation of about 12,000, no one seems to know exactly what caused that accident or what the total damage was, an Annual Engineering Insurance Conference speaker suggested…
Guess who’s in the flood prevention business now
May 30, 2019 by David GambrillWe’ve seen forensic engineering firms apply remediation methods to commercial and residential properties that were affected by flood damage. But now, as flooding has become more severe, they are in the vanguard of building comprehensive and tailored flood prevention and…
Why speed bumps can be a double-edged sword
November 2, 2018 by Greg MeckbachPutting speed bumps on private laneways might help commercial clients manage traffic risk, but they need to paint those bumps properly to reduce liability risk. Madison Properties Inc. owns a shopping plaza in Toronto. Maria Pia Cannito tripped and fell…
Chris Giffin sells interest in 30 Forensic Engineering, stepping down as CEO
June 18, 2018 by Jason Contant30 Forensic Engineering’s senior leadership team has acquired the firm, the company formerly known as Giffin Koerth announced Monday. As part of the “evolution and growth strategy of the organization,” founding partner Chris Giffin has agreed to sell his interest in…
The insurance industry’s challenge in recruiting forensic engineers
December 8, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorThe challenge for the property and casualty insurance industry in recruiting young engineers is that engineers generally want to make things instead of figuring out why things crashed or burned. “We have had a challenging time servicing our clients in…
University of Toronto to offer “first in Canada” certificate in forensic engineering
January 4, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe University of Toronto (U of T) has announced that it will be offering a new certificate in forensic engineering, something the university calls a “first in Canada.” The U of T course is core to a new certificate in…
Government of Canada announces plan to ban asbestos by 2018
December 15, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Canada announced on Thursday that it will ban asbestos and asbestos-containing products by 2018. According to a statement from the federal government, the comprehensive ban on asbestos will include: Creating new regulations that ban the manufacture, use,…
Protective Cover
December 1, 2016 Sean van Zyl, Freelance WriterThe role of capital markets in alternative risk transfer within the property and casualty insurance industry is not new. However, the development of sophisticated financial instruments continues to expand, with resilience bonds being the latest arrival in the catastrophic risk market.