Claims
Insurers are responsible for paying out flood claims filed as a result of Hurricane Katrina, a Federal Court Judge in New Orleans has ruled.Justice Stanwood R. Duval, Jr. overturned an initial court ruling that insurers are exempt from flood claims due to policy exclusions. “There is coverage as a result of the ambiguity in the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 29, 2006
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Even though the reinsurance industry suffered major losses as a result of natural disasters in 2005, it succeeded in posting profits nevertheless, according to a new report published by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). “The reinsurance sector has shown considerable resilience in the face of two years of higher-than-expected natural catastrophes,” said Julian […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 28, 2006
The high price of oil in recent years has led to rising investment in the energy sector, providing opportunities for risk underwriting, according to a Swiss Re advisory panel.”Those insurers and reinsurers with specialist skills across many disciplines, as well as superior financial strength, are best positioned to take advantage of the accelerating investment being […]
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Staying at home with one’s mother while at the same time as being in a surety relationship with her is not the same as being “principally dependent” upon her for care (as defined in the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule), according to the Ontario Court of Appeal.The appellate court made the decision in November in the […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 27, 2006
Insurance claims are pushing Cdn$30 million after a storm that caused a boil-water advisory in the Vancouver area, according to IBC regional officials quoted in the Victoria Times-Colonist.Lindsay Olson, B.C.-Yukon vice-president of IBC, said insurance claims for storm damage had passed the $20-million mark as of Nov. 22. “Right now we’re looking probably around $30 […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 24, 2006
Despite the “docile” hurricane season in 2006, increased hurricane activity and landfall is likely to continue in 2007 and beyond, according to catastrophe modeler Risk Management Solutions (RMS).RMS is reaffirming its five-year outlook of increased storm risk after presenting a range of statistical models to a panel of seven leading hurricane scientists for review, A.M. […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 23, 2006
Bermuda-based reinsurers saw their their 2006 net income soar and their combined operating ratios (COR) plummet and after a relatively mild hurricane season, according to a recent report by Fitch Ratings.Fitch noted the Bermuda reinsurers tend to derive most of their premium revenue from U.S.-based risks. Given the sharply lower catastrophe-related losses in the U.S. […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 21, 2006
ICBC has established a special 1-800 phone number for customers submitting vehicle claims resulting from recent storms in B.C. that resulted in boil-water advisories for Vancouver and left hundreds of thousands of area residents without power. ICBC is encouraging customers to call 1-866-566-7199 if their vehicle has been damaged as the result of wind or […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 20, 2006
Residents of Vancouver, North Shore and Burnaby, B.C., are under a boil-water advisory because recent rainstorms have muddied the Lower Mainland’s water distribution system.”At the recommendation of the Medical Health Officers, the boil water advisory is lifted for all areas except Vancouver, North Shore and Burnaby,” the GVRD medical health department said in a Nov. […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 17, 2006
Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) reports that continued strong operating performances in all business segments generated a record business operating profit and net income for the nine months ending at Sept. 30, 2006.”Our focus on operational excellence continues to generate profitable growth,” remarked Zurich CEO James J. Schiro. “General Insurance’s disciplined portfolio management approach achieved […]
By Canadian Underwriter | November 16, 2006
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