Risk
Canada has a large inventory of buildings designed and constructed before the enactment of building code provisions that have evolved with the increase in research and understanding.
By Murat Saatcioglu, Professor, Civil Engineering, University of Ottawa | August 31, 2012
7 min read
Today's preoccupation with what's new and newer, fuelled by a seemingly endless supply of technological gadgetry, has brought about an unfortunate byproduct: distraction. That this may occur while at the wheel is cause for concern.
By Angela Stelmakowich, Editor | August 31, 2012
5 min read
Your insureds know more about risk than you do. What steps should be taken to understand clients' and prospects' risks, speak their language and distinguish yourself as their trusted risk advisor?
By Craig Rowe, CEO, ClearRisk Solutions | August 31, 2012
4 min read
Property and casualty insurance companies are making noises about the effect of a prolonged low interest rate environment on investment yields. Could this be the tail that wags the dog when it comes to pricing and underwriting discipline?
By Craig Harris, Freelance Writer | August 31, 2012
CANADIAN MARKET Improved results for Canadian p&c insurers Federally regulated property and casualty insurers in Canada reported improved financial results for the first half of 2012, posting a collective quarterly profit of $1.52 billion as opposed to $1.09 billion for the same period last year. Insurers wrote net premiums of $15.9 billion for the first six […]
August 31, 2012
Hydraulic fracturing (or "fracking"), a process used in natural gas extraction, is raising a lot of questions about long-term environmental risks. Among these questions is whether or not existing insurance programs are up to the task of covering the risk. Some view the area as full of potential for innovative approaches to covering this type of exposure.
By Angela Stelmakowich, Editor | July 31, 2012
15 min read
Unique challenges for mining insurers relate to the huge size, complexity and equipment of the projects they cover.
By Mark McAdams, Assistant Vice President and High-Hazard Occupancy Specialist, FM Global | July 31, 2012
Staging the Olympics is a big business, with billions of dollars worth of revenue exposed. Insurers must guard against myriad perils that could result in cancellation of some or all of the Games.
By Andrew Duxbury, Underwriting Manager, Munich Re (London, U.K.) | July 31, 2012
Survey results show a gap between what companies' chief executives want from their risk managers - more involvement in business strategy planning - and what risk managers believe is expected of them.
By Alan Garner, President and CEO, Marsh Canada Limited | July 31, 2012
Businesses can gain a competitive advantage by using the right tools to select and manage their supply chain risks.
By Catherine Bolgar, Supply Chain Risk Insights, Zurich | July 31, 2012
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