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Do insurance pros have a duty to restore a client’s well-being after a loss?
February 20, 2020 by Adam MalikBrokers are taught the principles of indemnity early in their training: Return the client to the same financial position they were in prior to the loss. But what about their clients’ mental well-being? Can the industry restore that to what…
How the P&C industry can help move the needle on building a climate-resilient society
February 14, 2020 by Adam MalikThe clock is ticking on taking action when it comes to creating more climate-resilient homes, neighbourhoods and cities, a panel warned at a recent conference. When asked by moderator Glenn McGillivray, managing director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction,…
Why insurers aren’t getting much traction with Canadian businesses on climate change
February 13, 2020 by Adam MalikCanadian industries have a silo-ed approach to preparing for climate change, which is working against the Canadian P&C insurance industry’s desire to address climate change loss exposures and manage catastrophes, a pair of experts told a recent conference. For example,…
Why P&C will need to lead the charge on climate change action
February 12, 2020 by Adam MalikIf recommendations from a report released last year on sustainable finance are going to succeed, the property and casualty insurance industry is going to play a key role in making it happen, said one expert. There is a lack of…
How much damage a toilet malfunction can cause
February 11, 2020 by Greg MeckbachYour property client’s flood risk could arise from a weak link in the bathroom. Water damage claims of over $100,000 can result if the supply line feeding water to the toilet breaks, says metallurgist Paul Okrutney, founder of Toronto-based insurtech…
How are you managing your mental health?
February 11, 2020 by Adam MalikInsurance professionals can run the gamut of emotions over the course of a claim, which is what makes managing mental health a challenge, according to industry experts. Whether it’s the broker fielding the call from a panicked client to the…
When can Canadian clients get advance warning of earthquakes?
February 10, 2020 by Greg MeckbachIf an earthquake hits Canada after 2024, some clients could get at least a few seconds’ advance warning. At least that’s what the federal government is hoping for. “Earthquake early warning has the potential to reduce the impact of a…
What the regulator found when asking if fire following earthquake is covered in Quebec
February 5, 2020 by Greg MeckbachMost Quebec homeowners are covered for fire following earthquake, according to a survey by the province’s regulator, which canvassed about 90% of insurers doing business in Quebec. The results of the Quebec Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF) survey indicate that…