Location: Ontario

Cunningham Lindsey responds to wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta

MISSISSAUGA, ON – A massive wildfire that has forced all 88,000 people to flee the western Canadian oil city of Fort McMurray and has burned down 1,600 structures was threatening its airport and communities well south of the town, authorities said.

People fleeing the inferno set up make-shift campgrounds along the highway in their cars, trucks and recreation vehicles.

Since erupting on Sunday and fiercely expanding, firefighting crews have been unable to stop the wildfire, which has charred 18,500 acres (7,500 hectares).

Cunningham Lindsey has deployed adjusters on site for emergency response. Also, the Cunningham Lindsey Call Centre is responding to all emergency inquiries 24/7.

With the largest network of adjusters on standby and ready for deployment, Cunningham Lindsey is ready and able to assist with all your CAT response needs.

New losses can be reported directly to our toll free reporting line, 1-800-ADJUST4 or alternatively, via our website at www.cunninghamlindsey.com or email: [email protected].

Water and mould threaten new construction

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A water leak in a building in its final phase of construction led to the discovery of mould growth in summer 2014. The discovery threatened to postpone completion of the high rise, which was 90% finished and due to be handed over to its new management company.

 

  • The Challenge

    One suggestion involved the removal of all floors and plasterboard on the floors that had been affected by the water intrusion. Such action would come at a considerable business interruption cost for the developer.

  • The Solution

    EFI Global were contacted by the adjuster running the claim to carry out a detailed inspection and clarify the extent of the problem. The team positively identified mould impacts in three of the units and six building hallways. Within two months of EFI Global’s initial inspection, the mould part of the project was completed. Positive results from the post remedial verification inspection and air sampling meant these areas could be handed back to the developer, allowing him to rebuild and deliver the building on time.