Claims

How a different mindset can transform the claims industry

The claims industry would benefit from shifting their thinking on what it takes for claims professionals to do their jobs, speakers said Wednesday at the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association’s 2019 Claims Conference in Toronto. Think about an employee with 40 years of claims experience. “Can we replace her?” asked Scott MacDonald, national claims director of […]

By Jason Contant | January 25, 2019

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Flood risk guidance for commercial brokers coming soon

A standard on flood resiliency for commercial real estate could be coming out this year. The Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation is working on a document intended to help commercial insurance brokers and real estate companies reduce flood risk for commercial property, said Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre, in an interview with Canadian […]

By Greg Meckbach | January 25, 2019

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How your commercial clients are exposed to pot liability even if they don’t produce cannabis

Marijuana poses a liability risk for commercial clients even if they are not in the cannabis business, an insurance lawyer suggests. Suppose your client operates a hotel where a party takes place. If someone smokes cannabis at that party, drives, causes a collision and injures someone, the hotel could be named in a lawsuit by […]

By Greg Meckbach | January 25, 2019

2 min read

Heavy rains, wind cause flash flooding and evacuations in Sussex, N.B.

SUSSEX, N.B. – Dozens of people had to be evacuated from almost 30 homes late Thursday because of flash flooding in riverfront areas around Sussex, N.B., in the wake of torrential rains and strong winds. The Canadian Red Cross said Friday it has arranged emergency lodging for about 38 people from 27 houses or apartments. […]

By Jason Contant | January 25, 2019

2 min read