Catastrophe

Beazley to pay out $53.5 million for California fires

The insurer estimates its costs for the wildfires, which killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes

Winter weather tips after snow storm throws thousands into darkness

There are simple measures insureds can take to protect their assets

Intact explains commitment to climate change initiative

‘It’s one of the most important challenges facing society’

IBC indicates approval for Ontario’s environment plan

Province’s recognition of the risks of climate change and decision to improve disaster resiliency have been praised

IBC issues warning following southern Alaska quake

Body offers a reminder that Canada’s west coast is particularly vulnerable to earthquake

Winter’s impact on Canadians lasts a lot longer than the snow

Insured losses from winter storms aren’t huge, but the season’s contribution to other catastrophes can be

AIR Worldwide offers catastrophe-loss report

The ‘protection gap’ between insured losses and economic losses from catastrophes can be huge, report says

How earthquake risk and awareness compare coast to coast

Brokers can play their part in lifting low take-up rates in these provinces

2018 to be worst year in a decade for insurers

Insurers brace as losses continue to pile up

CoreLogic expands weather and flood risk verification services in Canada

Analytics company extends the availability of its risk verification tools, streamlining the work of Canadian carriers and underwriters