Ontario snowstorm isn’t a Cat event – yet
January 17, 2022 Philip PoradoHeavy snowfall in Ontario isn’t resulting in claim levels associated with a catastrophe event. But time may tell a different story. “We are seeing some increase in auto claims which is typical for snowstorms,” Heather Matthews, chief client officer of…
Lights. Camera. Claims action!
November 20, 2020 by David GambrillIn the Canadian entertainment industry, time is money, and so when the global pandemic forced time to stand still, it hit the entertainment industry with the force of a catastrophic event. When COVID-19 hit, Crawford & Company’s adjuster and film…
How pandemic could complicate claims adjusting after Alberta hail storm
June 22, 2020 by Greg MeckbachThe COVID-19 pandemic could complicate the movement of adjusters if help is needed from south of the border to deal with the aftermath of the recent southern Alberta storm. “I think customers by and large are recognizing that it’s complicated…
Easter winds may have come just shy of first pandemic-era Cat event
April 15, 2020 by Greg MeckbachHigh winds affecting various areas in Eastern Canada Monday will not necessarily result in a catastrophe event for property insurers, but it’s too early to tell for sure. Early Environment Canada forecasts suggested the storm could potentially lead to the…
What P&C claims could follow rail blockades?
February 18, 2020 by Adam MalikWith railway disruptions across the country approaching the two-week mark, so grows the likelihood of insurance claims as a result. Most likely to be hit hardest is the retail industry, according to a pair of experts, due to the time…
What vulnerabilities are getting in the way of insurance?
October 18, 2019 by Adam MalikInsurance leaders are aware they’re not moving fast enough to keep up with change, be it around technological or customer expectations. But, as they said at a recent summit, they have no choice but to figure it out. For Pat…
WeGoLook in discussions with Canadian insurers as acquisition by Crawford & Company proceeds
December 12, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterWeGoLook LLC has “discussions ongoing” with several Canadian insurance carriers, the Oklahoma City-based firm’s chief executive officer told Canadian Underwriter Monday. WeGoLook provides “an array” of insurance services for automobiles, accident scenes, damaged property, document retrieval, salvage and courier services,…