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A systematic approach to reducing environmental loss should include consideration of the environment in its own right, not merely as an adjunct of health and safety
July 31, 2007
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Claims for leaks related to residential oil tanks are on the rise, and there are things that brokers, underwriters and claims managers can do to mitigate the damage......
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The Ontario Court of Appeal issued a recent decision indicating a commercial retailer with an established risk management practice -- even if not perfectly followed -- can help protect against litigation related to slip-and-fall injuries
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Don't look now, but the CGL Pollution Exclusion has just migrated to D&O policies
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How risk managers can work with expert accountants to smooth business interruption claims
Bill 33 directs ICBC to refuse to issue to family maintenance debtors. The province's brokers will therefore have the unenviable task of breaking this news to some of these individuals.
Canada’s claims reality in 2007 is starting to catch up with the recent abundance of capital and concomitant rate decreases. Could this mean that the current ‘soft-market’ period may be reaching its apex, and the pendulum may start veering towards a hard market again? What’s happening right now in property lines — in particular, commercial […]
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The market share of Alberta’s risk-sharing pools is high by North American standards, standing at 11.5% on a written exposure count basis and 18.5% on a written premium volume basis, according to the Facility Association in a submission to the Alberta Automobile Insurance Rate Board (AAIRB). That puts the market share for Alberta’s risk-sharing pool […]
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Paris Re (formerly AXA Re) celebrated the launch of its new brand name and new banner during a special evening held in the heart of Old Montreal on Apr. 26, 2007. Hans Peter Gerhardt, CEO of Paris Re Holdings, and Carol Desbiens, chief agent for the Canadian branch, welcomed industry guests to the celebratory gathering. […]
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The intersection at the corner of the Trans-Canada Hwy and Willingdon Ave. in Burnaby, B.C., ranks first among a list of the provinces Top 10 crash sites, according to an annual list compiled by ICBC.The list of British Columbias 10 worst crash sites, based on collisions and fatalities reported to the provincial police, is posted […]
By Canadian Underwriter | July 24, 2007
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