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Is California wildfire becoming uninsurable?

From time to time, the global re/insurance industry experiences a loss or series of losses that forces market participants to re-evaluate what they thought they knew about a given hazard. Three examples of such shock losses are Hurricane Andrew (1992),…

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Is Insurance Ready for a Perfect Storm?

A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates an event. We are in a 4th industrial revolution. A technology driven revolution which led to the term “Insurance 4.0”. Insurance 4.0 is defined as…

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Is Direct or Agency Distribution Better For Customers? Neither.

Another direct-to-consumer insurance platform has launched in North America claiming that “unmet demand for simple and fast digital insurance services in today’s connected world. Savvy insurance customers want the option to research, compare, and buy easily online”. A growing segment…

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Is Direct or Agency Distribution Better For Customers? Neither.

Another direct-to-consumer insurance platform has launched in North America claiming that “unmet demand for simple and fast digital insurance services in today’s connected world. Savvy insurance customers want the option to research, compare, and buy easily online”. A growing segment…

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Wildfire is a paradox we must learn to live with

Right from the get go, it is instilled in us that fire has very few redeeming qualities if any at all. Essentially nothing good ever comes from fire, or so we’re told. It’s an evil force that must be quelled,…

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Insurance Fraud Might Have a Wider Radius Than We Previously Thought

The insurance industry is familiar with the fight against fraudulent claims, particularly in Ontario. It’s been a hot topic for several years now, but it might actually be spreading further throughout the province more than we previously thought—despite the excellent…

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Insured’s Coverage Claim Knocked Out

The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a lower decision that found an insurer owed a duty to defend an insured in a sexual assault claim, under a commercial general liability policy.  The Claim In Southside Muay Thai Academy Corp.…

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COVID, BI and takeaways from the 9/11 lawsuit: An interview with someone who was there

Stephen Dishart served as Managing Director of Corporate Communication and HR for Swiss Re’s Americas Division at the time of the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001. He led the strategic communication team that worked very closely with senior management…

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The Coronavirus: A Litmus Test for Insurance?

The immediate and direct effect of Covid-19 on the insurance industry is obvious and broad reaching. For many reasons, insurers must consider their ability to operate during the pandemic as an indication of their preparedness for the future. From claims…

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New Realty Risks: Getting Apartment Buildings & Condos Insured

If you’re a broker looking to insure an apartment building or condominium complex in Canada, you should be aware of the challenges — and how to navigate them. In today’s hard market, most insurance companies are reluctant to take on…

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