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Two years after fatal fire, Montreal tightens rules on short-term rentals like Airbnb Two years after fatal fire, Montreal tightens rules on short-term rentals like Airbnb Image

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Two years after fatal fire, Montreal tightens rules on short-term rentals like Airbnb

Montreal has passed tighter restrictions for short-term rentals two years after a fire in a building that had listed illegal rentals.

By The Canadian Press | March 18, 2025

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Is the time finally right for reciprocal adjuster licensing? Is the time finally right for reciprocal adjuster licensing? Image

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Is the time finally right for reciprocal adjuster licensing?

A looming trade war with the U.S., combined with the most NatCat claims losses in Canada’s history last year, may have a silver lining

By David Gambrill | March 18, 2025

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Rainy, warm weather leads to flooding, school closures in parts of Quebec Rainy, warm weather leads to flooding, school closures in parts of Quebec Image

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Rainy, warm weather leads to flooding, school closures in parts of Quebec

Several Quebec rivers spilled over their banks, leading to cancelled classes, road closures and evacuations in some parts of the province.

By The Canadian Press | March 17, 2025

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Reinsurance shift leaves Canadian insurers exposed to their biggest perils Reinsurance shift leaves Canadian insurers exposed to their biggest perils Image

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Reinsurance shift leaves Canadian insurers exposed to their biggest perils

Reinsurers have continued to reduce coverage for Canada’s largest natural catastrophe risks since the global reinsurance market correction in 2023 sent shockwaves through Canada’s P&C insurance industry

By Alyssa DiSabatino | March 17, 2025

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