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Recent earthquakes a reminder that events can happen anywhere: I.I.I.
August 26, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe recent earthquakes in Italy and Myanmar are a warning to homeowners and business owners in regions that may also be at risk to consider purchasing earthquake insurance, notes the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Just 10% of homeowners in the U.S. have…
Homes more resistant to ignition by embers had improved survival in Fort Mac wildfire, “luck” not a factor: ICLR report
August 22, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSurviving homes in otherwise decimated neighbourhoods of Fort McMurray hit by this spring’s massive wildfire were more resistant to ignition by embers, notes a preliminary report issued by the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR). Home survival is not random…
The Co-operators reports net loss of $39.1 million in 2016 Q2 for Co-operators General Insurance Company
July 29, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCo-operators General Insurance Company, part of The Co-operators Group, took a hit from the devastating Fort McMurray wildfire, reporting a consolidated net loss of $39.1 million for 2016 Q2 compared to a net income of $58.2 million for 2015 Q2.…
Chubb Limited’s net income for 2016 Q2 down 22.8% from 2015 Q2
July 28, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterHigher natural catastrophe losses globally were among the factors contributing to Chubb Limited reporting US$726 million in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to US$942 million for the prior-year quarter. Chubb’s net income was also…
Worldwide mid-sized firms may fall short on insurance, risk management: Assurex Global survey
July 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterMany mid-sized firms may lack adequate insurance, continuity planning, risk management and civil infrastructure support to prepare for and recover from large-scale natural disasters, suggests a new report from Assurex Global, a privately-held commercial insurance, risk management and employee benefits…
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd., Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. report Alberta wildfires will have second-quarter impact
July 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterEstimated losses from the Fort McMurray wildfires have hit another two companies operating in the reinsurance industry, with Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. and Blue Capital Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. reporting late last week the event will have an impact…
Endurance’s estimated financial impact of several Cat events in 2016 Q2, including Alberta wildfires, is US$55.5 million
July 15, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterBermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. reported Thursday that the company’s initial estimated net negative financial impact of several catastrophic events in 2016 Q2, including the wildfires in Alberta, is US$55.5 million. The events included in the initial estimate include the…
XL Group’s preliminary loss estimate for nat-Cats in 2016 Q2 US$240 million, Fort Mac wildfires largest loss
July 14, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterXL Group plc’s preliminary net loss estimate relating to natural catastrophes – including the largest single loss from the Alberta wildfires – is US$240 million for the second quarter of 2016, the company announced Wednesday. This estimate – pretax and…
Higher catastrophe losses, lower investment income fuel reduced growth in underwriting gain for U.S. p&c insurance
July 11, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe highest level of catastrophe losses in five years contributed to the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry witnessing deteriorated underwriting results in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the prior-year quarter, notes a special report issued Friday by…
200-year loss scenario from flood in Canada could produce insured losses of $5.7 billion: Swiss Re
June 15, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterFlood is clearly the number one peril in Canada, with Swiss Re estimating that a “perfect storm” flood scenario would result in economic losses of $13.8 billion and insured losses of $5.7 billion. Developed using the company’s new probabilistic flood…
2016 Canadian wildfire season has already “greatly surpassed” average hectares burned, even excluding Fort McMurray event, CIFF conference hears
May 26, 2016 Jason Contant, Online EditorThe 2016 wildfire season in Canada has already greatly surpassed the average hectares burned in recent years, even excluding the massive Fort McMurray wildfire, attendees to the 2016 Canadian Insurance Financial Forum (CIFF) heard on Wednesday. Carolyn Rennie, managing director…
AIR estimates Fort McMurray wildfire insured losses at between $4.4 billion and $9 billion
May 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterIndustry insured losses from the Fort McMurray wildfire that began May 1 and is still being fought today is estimated at $4.4 billion to $9.0 billion, AIR Worldwide reported late Monday. The catastrophe modelling firm notes the estimate reflects insured…