Claims

‘Like lava’: Evacuee tells of frightening fire escape, as number of B.C. blazes soars

The rapid growth of the Shetland Creek fire in the B.C. Interior came ahead of a major spike in the number of fires across the province.

By Nono Shen and Brenna Owen - The Canadian Press | July 19, 2024

4 min read

Ground crews to start attacking Labrador City fire, national help limited 

Ground crews are preparing to attack a roaring wildfire near Labrador City that forced thousands of people to evacuate last week.

By The Canadian Press  | July 18, 2024

3 min read

How claims advocacy keeps you ahead of the litigation curve

Insurance companies have seen a magnified risk of litigation against them, in part because they are becoming exposed to higher regulatory standards of care towards clients and society at large. Thoughtful claims advocacy for clients helps to cut down that risk, says a Canadian P&C insurance industry exec. Kate Della Mora is the CEO of […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | July 18, 2024

3 min read

B.C. city reports on AI wildfire early detection system

The wildfire early detection system involves cameras and scores of air sensors, collecting data that is fed into an AI system for analysis.

By The Canadian Press | July 17, 2024

4 min read