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U.S. insurers face almost US$2 billion in claims in second quarter 2002

U.S. insurers are estimated to be paying US$1.97 billion in claims from 10 catastrophes in the second quarter 2002, says the Property Claims Services Unit of the Insurance Services Office (ISO).These events include the Arizona wildfires of late-June, but this was not the largest loss event of the quarter by far. Severe weather between April […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 30, 2002

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Arizona wildfire produces US$120 million insured loss

A wildfire that ravaged a large area of parkland at the Rodeo-Chediski Complex in Arizona over late June/early July this year is expected to cost insurers about US$120 million, according to loss estimates compiled by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The losses include homeowners, auto and business claims.The fire destroyed approximately 300 dwellings, resulting in […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 18, 2002

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Over US$8 billion in commercial property deals affected by lack of terrorism coverage, says U.S. association

About US$3.7 billion in commercial property deals have fallen through in the U.S. due to lack of available, affordable terrorism insurance, says the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA). An additional US$4.5 billion in deals have either been delayed or changed in terms of pricing, adds the Washington-based association representing the real estate finance industry.The […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 16, 2002

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Quebec auto theft ring apprehended

Members of an auto theft ring operating from Berthierville, Quebec were apprehended by the authorities after a stolen vehicle equipped with a Boomerang Tracking System was traced to their hideout. The police recovered 10 stolen vehicles as well as various disassembled auto parts and other valuable stolen assets from the 4,000 square foot “chop shop”. […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 21, 2002

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