Claims

Commercial insurer, brokerage granted right to a jury trial in marine claim

A B.C. commercial fishing operation must face a jury in its insurance claim against Intact Insurance and the brokerage Harlock Murray Underwriting Ltd., B.C.’s Supreme Court has ruled. The court was not convinced the claim of Arctic Pearl Fishing Ltd., which involved an overheated ship engine, was too intricate or complex to be determined by […]

By David Gambrill | September 7, 2022

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Insurer urges lessons for driving in school safety zones

Dangerous driving in school zones is a common occurrence, especially during back-to-school time, according to a survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA). Eighty per cent of those surveyed said they’ve witnessed speeding in school zones, while 77% have seen distracted driving. Seventy-four per cent of drivers in British Columbia don’t know how to […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | September 7, 2022

2 min read

2022 hurricane season: Does a quiet start mean a quiet end?

Despite predictions of an “above normal” hurricane season this year, it’s started off with a whimper. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it will stay that way, said Glenn McGillivray, managing director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR). In early August, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a 60% chance of an […]

By Jason Contant | September 7, 2022

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How insurers can trim their environmental remediation costs

Insurers can trim their environmental remediation costs by shopping around for more than one site estimate, recommends Lori Festarini, environmental director at Charles Taylor. That may involve getting technical support or peer-reviewed cost estimates, she elaborates. “One way of managing the costs is getting multiple estimates,” she advises. “Don’t rely on one professional to provide […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | September 6, 2022

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