Industry needs ‘to find a solution’ to this claims adjusting problem
September 9, 2020 by Greg MeckbachSomething needs to be done to make it easier to let Canadian claims adjusters work outside their home province in the event of a disaster, speakers suggested on a recent webinar. “It’s generally understood that it’s easier to bring U.S.…
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…
Calgary hail damage ‘pretty startling’ to this adjuster
June 19, 2020 by Greg MeckbachIf you have clients in the Calgary area who suffered property damage in the June 13 hail storm, they could be waiting a while to get their properties repaired, an executive for one independent adjusting firm suggests. “There are tens…
How this reinsurer views property risk in Fort McMurray
May 4, 2020 by Greg MeckbachSome properties affected by the current flooding in Fort McMurray, Alberta, were also affected by the massive wildfire in 2016 but despite the multiple tragedies, the properties are still considered insurable. “Property in the town of Fort McMurray, Alberta is…
ICLR report examines legal tools to mandate stormwater management on the part of homeowners
May 24, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction released Tuesday a report intended as an “initial discussion paper” on the issue of mandating flood risk reduction measures on the part of private property owners. The report – Assessing local mandatory measures to…
Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction to share Fort McMurray research in July 12 webinar
July 4, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) has scheduled a webinar, July 12, on its preliminary findings of the forensic investigation into the wildfire damage in Fort McMurray, Alberta. “As catastrophic as it was, this disaster presents opportunities for learning…