Claims

How IBAO wants brokers to treat pandemic business interruption losses

With the widespread impact of pandemic-induced business income losses, the property and casualty industry is looking for a good way of dealing with a high volume of potential business interruption notices of loss. “The IBAO is asking business clients not to flood insurance companies with claims at this time,” said Colin Simpson, CEO of the […]

By Greg Meckbach | March 27, 2020

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How Intact will handle claims in an era of social distancing

Intact is assuring clients and brokers that they are “working around the clock” to keep the claims journey moving forward with as little interruption as possible. “We have mobilized our claims department to be there for our brokers and customers, and we are working around the clock to provide the necessary guidance, information, and communications,” […]

By Adam Malik | March 24, 2020

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How Canada’s fire departments are responding to COVID-19

Vancouver’s fire department is preparing to stop responding to the site of non-critical medical calls to preserve its ability to respond to major fires and other emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fire Chief Darrell Reid told a news conference this week the department is looking at changing its service model, in a move representing one […]

By Greg Meckbach | March 20, 2020

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Tenant shares liability for attack on visitor by homeowner’s dog

A Calgary homeowner and her tenant are on the hook for more than $20,000 after a waste removal contractor was attacked on the property by a dog. In Malig v. Kaur, released Mar. 16, the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled that Kamalpreet Kaur and her niece, Chandni Singh, must pay Aurelio Malig $4,204.13 in pre-judgement […]

By Greg Meckbach | March 19, 2020

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