Risk

Pollution Containment

Minimizing the severity of a pollution claim requires contingency planning and an immediate response. While many commercial general liability policies do not cover pollution, some insurers offer in-house expertise in emergency response, environmental remediation and applicable regulations.

December 31, 2015

7 min read

Interruption Claims

Factors affecting business interruption (BI) claims in Canada include the continued move towards just-in-time inventory delivery, lower commodity prices and risk-specific policies placed by brokers. The frequency of BI claims in Canada was consistent with experience in other countries, though in Canada in recent years, about 50% of BI claims originated from natural events.

December 31, 2015

5 min read

Faulty Powers

Commercial general liability insurance was never intended to cover damages caused by faulty workmanship. Although this principle has been upheld by some courts in the United States, the 2010 Progressive Homes ruling will likely prompt CGL insurers to re-evaluate decisions to deny their duty to defend.

December 31, 2015

7 min read

Cargo Theft

A lack of centralized reporting makes it difficult to understand the scale and scope of cargo theft in Canada. However, existing data indicates some types of cargo - and even certain days of the week - are riskier than others.

December 31, 2015

3 min read