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‘Trees going up like Roman candles’ as fire season starts early in B.C., Alberta

Fears of an early start to the British Columbia and Alberta wildfire seasons have materialized following fires in the two provinces.

By The Canadian Press | April 23, 2024

4 min read

Are underwriters pricing for new tech in homes?

Globally, the property and casualty insurance industry may be underestimating the vulnerability of property using new technology.

By David Gambrill | April 22, 2024

3 min read

Flood and fire preparedness measures underway in N.W.T. town

The Town of Hay River, N.W.T. has contended with serious flooding in 2022 and then devastating wildfires in 2023. 

By The Canadian Press | April 22, 2024

4 min read

Why insurers’ combined ratios under IFRS-17 can’t be compared in 2024

IFRS-17 has made it very difficult to compare combined operating ratios, a key metric of profitability for Canadian P&C insurers.

By David Gambrill | April 19, 2024

5 min read