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Red River crests in Winnipeg, flood watch issued west of the Manitoba capital
April 6, 2017 The Canadian PressWINNIPEG – Manitoba flood officials say the Red River has crested in the provincial capital but water levels remain high in other parts of the province. The latest flood bulletin says the Red River reached its peak Tuesday but water…
Winnipeg scaling back flood preparations as floodway operations begin
March 31, 2017 The Canadian PressWinnipeg scaled back flood preparations on Friday after Manitoba officials moved to divert water around the city. The gates of the Red River floodway were lifted in anticipation of the river cresting in the city sometime on the weekend. City…
Openness to making homes, businesses resilient to severe weather encouraging: OMIA’s John Taylor
March 31, 2017 by Angela StelmakowichThere are encouraging signs from government, municipalities and builders that resiliency needs to become part of building code conversations given that severe weather shows no signs of abating, suggested John Taylor, president and CEO of the Ontario Mutual Insurance Association…
Flood risk remains moderate to major in western Manitoba, eases in Red River Valley: provincial government
March 27, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterWhile the risk of overland flooding in Manitoba has been slightly reduced since the provincial government’s outlook in late February, it still remains moderate to major across the province, the provincial infrastructure minister said on Friday. “The province’s Hydrologic Forecast…
Economical Insurance completes acquisition of Canada’s largest pet insurer
January 3, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterEconomical Mutual Insurance Company announced on Tuesday that is has completed its previously announced acquisition of Western Financial Insurance Company (WFIC) and its flagship brand Petsecure from Desjardins Group. Concurrent with the acquisition, WFIC changed its legal name to Petline…
Passion Play
October 4, 2016 Angela Stelmakowich, EditorTara Chammartin, recipient of the 2016 Dale Rempel Award of Excellence, is more than willing to share her passion for broker professional development.
Estimated $66 million in insured damage from severe summer storms in southern Prairies: IBC, CatIQ
September 8, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterRecent severe storms that swept through the southern Prairies – producing heavy rainfall, large hail, high winds, tornadoes and extreme lightning – are estimated to result in insured damage topping $66 million. The damage estimate released by Insurance Bureau of…
Transportation Safety Board of Canada pushes for more hot air balloon safety regulations
August 10, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterNine years after a hot air balloon accident near Winnipeg, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada suggested Monday it “continues to be concerned” that operators are not regulated in the same manner as operators of other commercial aircraft. “Hot air…
DKI Canada Announces New Member With Locations in Winnipeg & Brandon, Manitoba
April 4, 2016 DKI CanadaPriority Restoration Joins DKI Canada as its newest member