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August 25, 2023
Mike Beber
chartered building surveyor
Modern methods of building: the future for the construction industry?

Many of our listeners may not be familiar with modern methods of construction — commonly referred to as MMC. In today's podcast, Mike Beber, chartered building surveyor, discusses some advantages and disadvantages of MMC, the status of this typ…

August 25, 2023 by Mike Beber, chartered building surveyor
Article
August 25, 2023
AI and advanced analytics transforming insurance claims handling

Richard Sheridan was featured in Insurance Times. ’Analytics and claims bring to life the knowledge we possess about our customers,’ says head of customer experience and insight.

August 25, 2023
Press release
August 24, 2023
Gregory Terlecky, Siroos Shariati and Amir Mirarab join EFI Global

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2023 – EFI Global, a leading, full-service international consulting firm specializing in forensic engineering, environmental, fire investigation and specialty consulting services, welcomed three new members to its forensic engineeri…

August 24, 2023
Article
August 24, 2023
How insurers cope with shifting ground caused by summer heatwaves

Kevin Williams was featured in Insurance Post. Learn more about how insurers are trying to minimise the damaging impact of heatwaves on property.

August 24, 2023
Article
August 24, 2023
What the Nova Scotia floods cost insurers

Michael Galea, senior vice president of operations, talks about the Nova Scotia floods in comparison to Fiona.

August 24, 2023
Blog
August 23, 2023
Paul Gilbert
forensic consultant, large complex loss - EFI Global
­­Reinstating equipment after a water exposure loss

When a piece of equipment is exposed to water and therefore experiences a contamination-related loss, a process to ensure that the impacted mechanical and electrical assemblies are properly cared for should ensue immediately. The goal is to reconditi…

August 23, 2023 by Paul Gilbert, forensic consultant, large complex loss - EFI Global
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August 22, 2023
Dr. Reema Hammoud
AVP, clinical pharmacy
How AI is transforming the pharmaceutical industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been utilized for some time now in the pharmacy setting, but it has evolved significantly in recent years. So much so that pharmacies can better predict drug effectiveness, identify potential side effects, quicken tim…

August 22, 2023 by Dr. Reema Hammoud, AVP, clinical pharmacy
Press release
August 22, 2023
European product recalls hit record high in second quarter of 2023

LONDON, 22 August 2023 – European product recalls continued to increase across five key industries in the second quarter of 2023, rising 7.8% from the previous quarter. This marks the fourth consecutive quarterly increase and the highest level of rec…

August 22, 2023
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August 21, 2023
Andrew Thomson
executive loss adjuster
As flood risks increase, so do the concerns for insureds

As temperatures continue to rise around the world, weather patterns become more unusual and unpredictable. Studies indicate that climate change will lead to more frequent and intense weather events, such as severe storms resulting in flooding. Rising…

August 21, 2023 by Andrew Thomson, executive loss adjuster
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August 21, 2023
Grace Best-Devereux, executive adjuster, fine art and jewellery, and Aliette Fenton-Sharp, claims underwriting director
A focus on fine art claims: determining potential risk exposures

Even the most fragile objects of history are exposed to threat. The spate of activist attacks on fine art in major European museums, including Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” and the Mona Lisa are a reminder that fine art claims are on the rise. In fact, whi…

August 21, 2023 by Grace Best-Devereux, executive adjuster, fine art and jewellery, and Aliette Fenton-Sharp, claims underwriting director
Article
August 21, 2023
Nova Scotia flooding one month on – what is the claims picture?

Mary Ann Anderson was featured in Insurance Business Magazine.

August 21, 2023
Blog
August 18, 2023
Max Koonce
chief claims officer
Imagine the possibilities at WCI

The Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) will celebrate the 77th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 34th Safety & Health Conference in Orlando, Florida August 20-23. An array of stakeholders representing all facets of the indust…

August 18, 2023 by Max Koonce, chief claims officer
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August 18, 2023
Bruce Burton
senior environmental advisor, EFI Global, a Sedgwick company
Long after use, health risks of asbestos-containing materials persist

This may be hard to believe, given that it’s now outlawed due to its adverse impact on human health, but asbestos was once considered a “miracle mineral.” Because asbestos is abundantly available and has some industrially useful properties, it was ve…

August 18, 2023 by Bruce Burton, senior environmental advisor, EFI Global, a Sedgwick company
August 18, 2023
Flash flooding expected as Hurricane Hilary barrels toward California

Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring significant impacts as it barrels toward the Southwest U.S. this weekend, at maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. Hurricane Hilary started as a tropical storm off the coast of Mexico and grew rapidly into a Categ…

August 18, 2023
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August 17, 2023
David Setzkorn
senior vice president workforce absence and disability practice leader
School is back in session: What does this mean for FMLA?

It is a special time of year that parents look forward to, the start of a new school year. As teachers prepare their classrooms, this is a good a time for school districts and their human resource departments to review their Family and Medical Leave …

August 17, 2023 by David Setzkorn, senior vice president workforce absence and disability practice leader