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disasters
Third-party drone services developing, immediate post-incident use still a challenge
September 8, 2017 by Angela StelmakowichA trend seems poised to take flight whereby companies in need of drone services to gain specific insights will increasingly tap the expertise of third-party providers. “I think third-party companies who provide services utilizing drones will be more common than…
Cat claims out West create stress for home insurers, proactive communications can bolster customer satisfaction: J.D. Power
June 6, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterA spike in major claims resulting in record losses from catastrophic disasters across Canada over the last few years has created significant challenges for insurance carriers in 2017, a situation that has had an impact on customer satisfaction with the…
More action needed to better prepare for earthquake in Canada: Scotti
April 6, 2017 by Angela StelmakowichCanada would be well-advised to take a cue from other nations and do more to establish partnerships and requirements that better protect property owners in the event of an earthquake, says Veronica Scotti, president and CEO of Swiss Re Canada.…
Landmark federal investments for disaster-proofing communities, enhancing resilience: IBC
March 23, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterInsurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has voiced the property and casualty industry’s strong support for the federal government’s move to beef up investments aimed at enhancing resilience by better disaster-proofing communities. As part of the 2017 Federal Budget tabled Wednesday,…