Risk

The Domino Effect

European regulators have proposed very stringent capital requirements for the European insurance market as part of Solvency II. Risk managers in both Europe and Canada are concerned these requirements might have a 'domino effect' on the Canadian market, featuring shrinking coverage availability, higher prices and, potentially, mergers and acquisitions.

July 31, 2010

15 min read

Built to a New Code

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) has called for changes to the Ontario Building Code to help prevent water and wind damage.

July 31, 2010

5 min read

Web of Risk

The interconnectedness of risk is making for challenging times ahead, particularly for businesses with growing supply chains and those striving for improved sustainability.

July 31, 2010

5 min read

Moves & Views (August 01, 2010)

1 Two new Ontario Bar Association (OBA) executives are insurance law specialists. Lee Akazaki, the OBA’s new president, is a lawyer at Gilbertson, Davis, Emerson in Toronto. He specializes in personal injury, property damage, coverage disputes, commercial law, professional responsibility and property title defence. Morris Chochla was elected to the newly created position of second […]

July 31, 2010

5 min read