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Oilsands workers return to northern Alberta projects
May 25, 2016 byCrews are optimistic because of cold weather and a forecast of rain
Athabasca, Syncrude bring back project staff as wildfire risk recedes
May 24, 2016 Dan Healing - THE CANADIAN PRESSCALGARY – Alberta oilsands workers forced to flee the ferocious Fort McMurray wildfire are returning to begin the tricky process of restarting their projects in northern Alberta, reassured by colder weather and a forecast of rain. In a Tuesday morning…
B.C. premier says climate change is sparking need for national forest fire plan
May 19, 2016 Bruce Cheadle - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – Climate change is leading to more wildfires and the country needs a national forest firefighting strategy, says B.C. Premier Christy Clark. While the country has been transfixed by the raging fires around Fort McMurray in northern Alberta, British…
Canada must work to be better-prepared for natural disasters: IBC’s Forgeron
May 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCanada needs a “thoughtful, sustainable approach” to address losses associated with severe weather, including floods and fires that are expected to become a growing problem in future, Don Forgeron, president and CEO of Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), suggested in…
ICLR launches ‘Insurers Rebuild Better Homes’ program to help reduce risk of loss and damage from natural hazards, including wildfire
May 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) has launched what it’s calling the first program in the world that sets out actions that insurance companies can take to strengthen the disaster preparedness of homeowners by “building back better” homes after…
Global, diversified players group of insurers best positioned to withstand industry’s top challenges: S&P Global Ratings
May 16, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal, diversified players are the group of insurers best positioned to withstand the industry’s top challenges, Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings said in a report released last week. The report, Global Multiline Insurers’ Diversification Remains A Key Strength Amid Prolonged…
Mobile app benefits discussed at Insurance Analytics Canada conference
May 16, 2016 Jason Contant, Online EditorAs one of the brokerages that was “significantly affected” by the Fort McMurray wildfires, Sharp Insurance was able to contact every single one of its clients using analytics, attendees to the Insurance Analytics Canada conference heard on Friday. “We were…
RISK: Big data finally set to change property insurance market
May 16, 2016 byHome monitoring systems are just one way insurers are interested
New Alberta communities evacuate as new wildfire blazes
May 16, 2016 byThe fire is close to an energy industry plant about 270 km northwest of Edmonton
Desjardins posts Q1 net income of $31.5 million
May 16, 2016 byCompany says it’s keeping an eye on Ontario and Alberta auto markets
57th Annual Reception of the Quarter Century Club, May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA solid turnout of 200+ industry representatives attended the 57th Annual Reception of the Quarter Century Club (QCC) on May 13 at the Albany Club in Toronto. The event was a roast for Brad Ebel, partner and president of MDD Forensic…
Big banks shave 2016 growth outlooks for Canada in wake of Alberta wildfire
May 12, 2016 Andy Blatchford - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – The effects of the enormous Alberta wildfire on the ever-crucial oil sector have prompted forecasters to trim their 2016 economic growth predictions for the entire country. Experts, including those from several big banks, have shaved their outlooks in…