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TSR revises hurricane forecast, predicts stronger season

Based on current and projected climate signals, Tropical Storm Risk (TSR) has increased its outlook for Atlantic hurricane activity in 2008. TSR predicts Atlantic basin and U.S. landfalling hurricane activity in 2008 will be 90% above the long-term norm, as compared to the 35% above-norm predictions issued on July 4, 2008, according to a Benfield […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 11, 2008

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Munich Re’s 2008 Q2 profit takes a hit due to market turmoil

Munich Re Group has recorded a profit of EUR1.4 billion (Cdn$2.2 billion) in the first six months of 2008, down from its profit of EUR2.1 billion (Cdn$3.4 billion) during the first half of 2007.”Despite marked reductions in share prices and the fall in the dollar, the profit for 2008 should be well above EUR2 billion […]

By Canadian Underwriter | August 6, 2008

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Tornadoes: The Hidden Damage

Detailed tornado research has used debris patterns and downburst damage surveys to help determine wind speeds during severe storms

July 31, 2008

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Quelmec Loss Adjusters 25th

Pat McFadden And The Staff at Quelmec Loss Adjusters celebrated the company’s 25th anniversary with a luncheon at the elegant Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa on June 4. The company provides loss adjustment services to insurers and self-insured entities in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. “There have been many challenges over the last quarter century,” […]

July 31, 2008

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