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Alberta seeking feedback on climate change proposal
August 14, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterAlberta Environment and Parks is inviting Albertans to go online or attend public sessions to share ideas on how the province can do its part to address the global issue of climate change. “Climate change is a threat we all…
Moves and Views
August 1, 2015 by Canadian Underwriter1 Paul Taylor [1a] assumed duties as president and chief executive officer of Western Financial Group July 6. Taylor will oversee Western Financial’s network of insurance brokerages, as well as lead all company business units, including Western Financial Group Insurance…
Premiers end squabble, sign national energy strategy after years of talks
July 17, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Canada’s premiers reached a deal Friday on a national energy strategy that supports both project development and the need to act on climate change, ending days of bickering over finding a balance between economic growth and…
Falling oil prices, rising floodwaters and an NDP government shape Alberta’s insurance market
June 30, 2015 byThe day after last month’s provincial election turfed the Progressive Conservatives dynasty from power in Alberta, a handful of federal NDP-ers sang “Four Strong Winds” at a caucus meeting. You know the one: “Think I’ll go out to Alberta /…
Alberta wildfire hazard drops slightly
June 2, 2015 byFive fires are currently out of control
Bill imposing $1 billion in absolute liability for pipeline spills tabled for third reading
May 1, 2015 by Canadian UnderwriterThe federal government tabled Thursday Bill C-46 – which proposes to impose absolute liability of up to $1 billion on pipeline operators in case of spills – for third reading in the House of Commons. Bill C-46, the Pipeline Safety Act,…
Oilsands, deepwater among riskiest energy plays in the world, report says
August 18, 2014 Lauren Krugel, THE CANADIAN PRESSCALGARY – Some of the world’s costliest energy projects are in Alberta’s oilsands and some could be cancelled without higher oil prices, according to a new report by a London-based financial think-tank that focuses on climate risk. The study by…
Risk and Resources
May 23, 2014 byMarch 2014 – Editorial
The Risk Boom
April 23, 2014 byAs head of the global energy practice for Willis Calgary, Joe Seeger must provide risk transfer solutions for the largest clients in an industry that has grown far beyond the capacity of traditional insurance markets
Alberta flood warnings because of spring runoff expanded
April 8, 2014 THE CANADIAN PRESSCALGARY – An emergency advisory has been expanded, as concern over spring runoff grows to include more Alberta communities. On Friday, the province warned that rising temperatures are causing rapid snowmelt, which could lead to overland flooding as water makes…
Alberta budget shows $1.1B surplus, but billions borrowed for infrastructure
March 7, 2014 Dean Bennett, THE CANADIAN PRESSEDMONTON – Alberta is back in the black when it comes to day-to-day spending, but the good times are being underwritten with billions of dollars in debt, which is now at $14 billion and rising. The province will run a…
Hole Picture
January 1, 2014 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorCanada may not be a hotspot for sinkholes compared to, say, Florida. That said, there have been incidents where cars – even trains – have been damaged or destroyed because they dropped into sinkholes, demanding that care be taken to manage associated risks.