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Timing of economic rebound from Alberta wildfire hard to forecast: Poloz
June 6, 2016 Andy Blatchford - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says it’s hard to predict when the Canadian economy will rebound from the huge Alberta wildfire that destroyed communities and forced the shut down of crucial oil operations. For Poloz, part of…
Customer satisfaction with homeowners insurance improves in eastern Canada, lower satisfaction in western provinces: J.D. Power study
June 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCustomer satisfaction with homeowners insurance in eastern Canada is improving, while catastrophic events contribute to lower satisfaction in the western provinces, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Canadian Home Insurance Study, released on Monday. The annual study examined customer satisfaction…
Stephen Poloz: Timing of economic rebound from Alberta wildfire hard to forecast
June 6, 2016 byCalculations partially depend on when evacuees will return to work
RISK: Wildfires partially behind fuel shortage in Western Canada
June 6, 2016 by“This is really bad timing.”
J.D. Power finds Western Canadians less satisfied with home insurance
June 6, 2016 byDecrease pegged on severe weather events
Getting Personal
June 1, 2016 Mazdak Moini, Vice President, Commercial Lines and Reinsurance, Aviva CanadaBuilding a strong foundation for resilient communities demands the participation of stakeholders ranging from the insurance industry to government and the public. Can technology be used to bolster public buy-in and educate individuals about the role they play in making communities more resilient?
Sale of FirstOnSite Restoration to Interstate Restoration Finalized
June 1, 2016 FirstOnSite RestorationDeal complete; combined assets of U.S.-Canadian companies rank second in continent MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – FirstOnSite Restoration G.P. Inc. (the general partner of FirstOnSite Restoration L.P. ), Canada’s largest independent disaster restoration services provider, today announced that the sale of the…
Alberta wildfire underlines need for national talks on disaster mitigation
May 31, 2016 By Bill Graveland - THE CANADIAN PRESSCALGARY – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says the devastating fire in Fort McMurray underlines the need for a national discussion on disaster mitigation. Notley said Tuesday she has already asked that the subject be added to the agenda for July’s…
Single regulatory approach not the same as one-size-fits-all, CIFF speaker emphasizes
May 30, 2016 Jason Contant, Online EditorA single financial services regulatory approach does not mean a one-size-fits-all approach at all, a speaker stressed last week at the Canadian Insurance Financial Forum at the Allstream Centre in Toronto. Lawrence Ritchie, a partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt…
More workers returning to Suncor’s Alberta oilsands production
May 30, 2016 byCompany expects more projects to be restored by week’s end
When Adjusters Become Evacuees
May 27, 2016 CRU AdjustersIn the past 10 days, there’s been more rekindling of the fires around Fort McMurray forcing more emergency evacuations. Thankfully, the weather is now changing with moisture expected to continue this week. On May 17th, police officers advised CRU adjusters…
Canadian insurance industry looking to partner with government to establish new capital framework for managing earthquake risk: CIFF speakers
May 27, 2016 Jason Contant, Online EditorThere is a need to formalize the role that government can play in helping to manage the financial impact of a “mega cat,” speakers suggested on Wednesday at the Canadian Insurance Financial Forum (CIFF) in Toronto. “We are well-capitalized for…