Intact weighs in on Alberta auto reform

Canada’s largest insurer is calling the actuarial analysis contained in an Alberta government-commissioned report on auto reform “deeply flawed,” bringing it in line with concerns raised by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).  The Oliver Wyman actuarial report concluded a British…The post Intact weighs in on Alberta auto reform appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

SIU clears police officer in shooting at Brantford gas station

Ontario’s police watchdog has determined there are no reasonable grounds to believe an officer committed a criminal offence when he shot his gun in the direction of a driver at a Brantford gas station in January.  A report issued by the Special Investigations Unit on Friday said a Brantford Police Service officer saw an idling […]

Insurers urge Atlantic Canadians to prepare for “extremely active” hurricane season

Colorado State University (CSU) are warning of an “extremely active” 2024 hurricane season, predicting a record number of 11 hurricanes, with five of them potentially being “major” (Category 3-5, with sustained winds of 180 km/h or higher). CSU researchers say…The post Insurers urge Atlantic Canadians to prepare for “extremely active” hurricane season appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

B.C. government networks hit by ‘sophisticated cybersecurity incidents’: Premier

British Columbia Premier David Eby said late Wednesday that the province had identified “sophisticated cybersecurity incidents” involving government networks. A government source later said the incidents were related to a directive to all provincial employees early last week that they…The post B.C. government networks hit by ‘sophisticated cybersecurity incidents’: Premier appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.