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Flood warnings expand for part of B.C., but conditions ease elsewhere

Flood warnings now cover a large section of southern British Columbia as river levels rise rapidly in response to heavy weekend rains and continuing snowmelt. The River Forecast Centre extended a flood warning Monday to the Boundary region, including the Kettle, West Kettle and Granby rivers, after issuing a similar warning Sunday for the West […]

By Greg Meckbach | June 1, 2020

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Dozens of businesses damaged after Montreal anti racism rally

MONTREAL – Eleven people were arrested after tensions flared between protesters and police on Sunday night following a Montreal demonstration demanding justice for a black man who died following a police intervention in Minnesota. Demonstrators had gathered to denounce racism and police impunity in both Canada and the United States following the death of George […]

By Greg Meckbach | June 1, 2020

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$Better safe than sued: How to advise your clients on temperature screening, glove use$

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Better safe than sued: How to advise your clients on temperature screening, glove use

Your commercial clients may expose themselves to legal risk if they don’t adhere to all government recommendations to protect clients and employees from the spread of coronavirus while re-opening, legal professionals warned. As social distancing rules loosen in various parts of the country, businesses are looking for ways to ensure customers and staff entering their […]

By Adam Malik | May 29, 2020

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Six-figure pain and suffering judgement against Wal-Mart Canada attracts appeal court scrutiny

A $225,000 award in a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Canada, arising from the accidental spraying of a fire extinguisher by a worker, could be headed to the Supreme Court of Canada. The victim of the accidental spraying, Kim Manos, initially won the lawsuit as a result of a January 2019 ruling by the Ontario Superior Court […]

By Greg Meckbach | May 29, 2020

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Contactless payment in a pandemic: There’s an app for that

Retail clients of brokers and insurers can now prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus by taking advantage of digital, contact-free payment methods now available on mobile apps. Increasingly, businesses will have to operate within the health and safety guidelines developed by government, including requirements to maintain physical distances. But current payment systems often require […]

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Hitching a ride: How risky is carpooling during COVID 19 pandemic?

Whether it’s giving your neighbour a ride to the grocery store, or letting a friend borrow your car, health experts generally advise against sharing a vehicle during the COVID-19 pandemic. But like many coronavirus-related scenarios, determining the probability of infection from carpooling isn’t so clear cut. A lot can depend on who is in the […]

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These types of businesses are in serious need of a cyber policy

With ransomware and financial fraud on the rise, smaller businesses in Canada are vulnerable, particularly less-sophisticated organizations that move large amounts of money. For smaller brokerage houses selling cyber, examples of your next opportunities may be car dealers, people involved in real estate, and those involved in livestock management. Tim Zeilman, global owner of products, […]

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A new trend for BI coverage dispute lawsuits

Commercial insurers who deny business interruption claims during COVID-19 could be sued by clients whose legal fees come from third-party litigation funding providers, an industry watcher suggests. “One thing that is happening now is a lot of insurance companies are suggesting that business interruption doesn’t apply in a situation where a pandemic is involved,” said […]

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Why insurers are investing more in this technology

Accelerated drone usage by the insurance industry is another of the ripple effects that will come as a result of change thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last few months have changed the way people and businesses interact due to physical distancing requirements, thus making contactless drone inspections vital to the way insurers do business, […]

By Adam Malik | May 27, 2020

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Q&A: Business Continuity in the Digital Age

In an age of social distancing, contactless claims resolution is an important part of preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Canadian Underwriter has talked to those in the claims industry about how to do their jobs safely in the midst of the global pandemic. Some ways of doing contactless adjustments, home inspections and restoration […]

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