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We design cities and buildings for earthquakes and floods — we need to do the same for wildfires

Historically, structural design has not treated fire as a primary hazard in the same way it does earthquakes or wind

By Ramla Karim Qureshi, Assistant Professor, Structural Engineering, McMaster University – The Conversation (from The Canadian Press) | June 9, 2025

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Can insurers’ investment portfolios handle U.S. tariff shock?

KPMG is not seeing significant movements in clients' asset mixes

By Jason Contant | June 6, 2025

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NatCat lessons: When too much market share leads to insolvency risk

Insurers risk of failure lies in their NatCat exposure

By Alyssa DiSabatino | June 5, 2025

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How brokers can help clients prepare for wildfires

Taking proactive measures before and after wildfire season is essential

By Jason Contant | June 5, 2025

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