Soot Damage
July 31, 2011 Laura KupcisA challenge in any fire claim
Drinking Water Flows Again
May 31, 2011 Karen SchmidtHomemade explosive renders drinking water unsafe for consumption
Necessity Breeds Innovation
January 1, 2011 David Gambrill, EditorInsurers are working with their claims-handling partners to find new ways to reduce the $18 billion in claims costs Canadian property and casualty insurers paid out as of 2010 Q3. Innovation comes in various forms, including billing arrangements, more efficient business or best practices, reducing administrative costs and even changing the nature of the insurer-vendor partnerships themselves.
Regulation (February 01, 2010)
February 1, 2010 by Canadian UnderwriterIBC DENOUNCES PROPOSED PROHIBITION ON EXCLUDING FIRE CLAIMS FOLLOWING TERRORIST ATTACKS, EARTHQUAKES: Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry is “strongly cautioning” the Alberta government to scrap a proposal that would prohibit insurers from excluding claims for fire damage following terrorist…
Washing Away Construction Damage
October 1, 2009 Mike Brown, Vice President, Senior Underwriter, Engineering, Swiss ReInsurers and risk managers can help prevent water damage to new construction projects.
Rain Rain Go Away
July 31, 2009 Laura KupcisAs the climate changes, so do the risks facing the insurance industry. Water damage has risen to the number one spot in terms of claims relating to warming weather.
Property Loss Update (February 01, 2009)
January 31, 2009 GLENN GIBSONContinuous change is simply a way of life for modern-day, professional loss adjusters. It hits from many different directions and the ability to adapt can be impacted by the daily challenges of dealing with customers who have been traumatized by…
Water, Water Everywhere
February 1, 2008 David GambrillCanada’s insurers are experiencing a flood of water damage claims, thanks to a variety of factors. At the same time, they might be on the verge of re-thinking the absence of coverage
Profile: Seeking Compassionate Generalists
January 1, 2008 David GambrillOIAA president Alan Gallagher says the association is employing job fairs as one way to recruit caring people with a well-rounded education into the profession
Insight: Putting out Fires
August 1, 2007 Craig HarrisB.C. and Alberta have both introduced proposed changes to their Insurance Acts. The amendments are intended to clarify when fire damage can be excluded from coverage and when it can’t be.
Reinsurance Outlook: Cultivating Capital
July 1, 2007 David GambrillCanadian reinsurers are enjoying a rare moment in history when the financial state of the industry is living up to the Canadian stereotype of stability — and maybe even the reputation of being a little bit dull. “Dare to be…
Munich Re calls for changes to risk-sharing
May 1, 2006 by Canadian UnderwriterA recent Munich Re report says “existing mechanisms for distributing the risk between the private insurance sector, the state, and the federal government should be reconsidered” in light of the hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005. The report, entitled ‘The…