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FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The Alberta government is taking a second look at its plan to allow people to return home to Fort McMurray after explosions damaged some homes in the city and a raging wildfire spread north toward oilsands plants. The fire overnight destroyed a 665-room work camp north of the city and two […]
By The Canadian Press | May 17, 2016
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A provision in the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement, which Canada has signed but not ratified, makes it “quite likely” that banking information could be “accessible to American security intelligence agencies,” a federal member of parliament recently suggested. The TPP – between Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Peru, Vietnam, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 17, 2016
The impact of the wildfires in the Fort McMurray, Alberta area on oil production could “translate into” a $985-million loss in gross domestic product, though the rebuilding effort will result in “elevated” construction activity in the area through 2018, the Conference Board of Canada suggested in a report announced Tuesday. The Alberta government said Monday […]
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TORONTO – Ontario’s environment minister insists the province won’t eliminate natural gas for home heating as part of a soon-to-be-released plan to fight climate change. Glen Murray refused to confirm or deny a Globe and Mail report saying the province would spend $7 billion over four years to reduce its carbon footprint, partly by phasing […]
By Jason Contant | May 17, 2016
Industry insured losses from the Fort McMurray wildfire that began May 1 and is still being fought today is estimated at $4.4 billion to $9.0 billion, AIR Worldwide reported late Monday. The catastrophe modelling firm notes the estimate reflects insured physical damage to residential and commercial property (structures and their contents, and auto) and direct […]
The pace of change facing the independent adjuster, along with the entire P&C insurance industry, is blistering. And the risks of not keeping abreast of new developments are high, for small and large firms alike. So where's an adjuster to turn for advice and education in the brave new world? Turns out there are options; you just have to find the time.
By Emily Atkins, Editor | May 17, 2016
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Lack of guidelines makes fire remediation a tricky science.
By Kirsten Hoedlmoser, Chemical and Environmental Engineer and Intermediate Associate, Giffin Koerth Forensic Engineering and Science | May 17, 2016
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FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – A precautionary evacuation is clearing out employees at work camps north of Fort McMurray due to the threat of a quickly spreading wildfire. Non-essential personnel are leaving while others are staying to conduct work on the plant and engage in firefighting. There are about 4,000 workers at 12 camps in the […]
By Steve Wilson | May 17, 2016
EDMONTON – The Alberta government has released an app that will give Fort McMurray residents a good look at their properties. A message from Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee warns that viewing the satellite images may be traumatic, and the number for Alberta’s Mental Health Help Line is included in her news release. Larivee says […]
By The Canadian Press | May 16, 2016
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British Columbia’s Ministry of Agriculture has developed and distributed a guide to help Okanagan tree fruit growers understand hail coverage and the claims process. Although Okanagan tree fruit growers have been experiencing ideal weather conditions this spring with reports that flowers are blooming a month earlier than normal, the weather can change quickly and growers […]
By Canadian Underwriter | May 16, 2016
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