CAMBRIDGE, ON, May 23, 2024
/CNW/ - With the early start to the 2024 wildfire season, Gore
Mutual Insurance has partnered with Wildfire Defense
Systems (WDS), the largest provider in North America of Qualified Insurance Resource
wildfire loss intervention services, to actively defend all Gore
Mutual residential and commercial building policyholders in
British Columbia.
When those policyholders have a property at risk due to imminent
wildfire threats, WDS will protect that property using a variety of
services, including the removal of combustible materials
surrounding the property, securing exterior vents and entrances to
prevent ember intrusion, and the deployment of temporary sprinkler
systems to mitigate fire risk.
"As a purpose-driven, modern mutual, Gore Mutual aims to provide
unparalleled protection for our customers. Our partnership with WDS
underscores this commitment," said Andy
Taylor, CEO, Gore Mutual. "With WDS's expertise and
resources, we are better equipped to protect properties in
British Columbia against the
escalating threat of wildfires, furthering our mission of proactive
risk management and ensuring the safety and security of our
customers and their property."
The partnership with WDS is a proactive measure to ensure the
significant losses incurred during last year's wildfire season
don't happen again. In addition to protecting our customers' homes
and businesses, it's crucial for us as a company to tackle the
broader issue of reducing the environmental impacts of wildfire, as
they significantly contribute to air pollution and carbon
emissions, exacerbating climate change. Initiatives such as Gore
Mutual's partnership with WDS play a vital role in mitigating these
long-term effects.
"By partnering with WDS, Gore Mutual is not just protecting our
customers' properties, we're breaking the cycle of wildfire
devastation," said Suzanne Courtlander, SVP, Claims, Gore
Mutual. "This initiative shields our customers from financial and
emotional distress while reducing harmful CO2 emissions. It's a
proactive step towards a safer, more sustainable future."
About Gore Mutual
Built on a foundation of financial strength for more than 180
years, Gore Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada's first property and casualty insurers.
With offices in Cambridge,
Toronto and Vancouver, Gore Mutual is a Canadian mutual
company offering competitive insurance products through trusted
broker partners. Every decision and investment made is anchored in
the long-term benefits to customers, members and communities.
Insurance that does good – this is our
Purpose. Grounded in our purpose and guided by our core
values, at Gore Mutual, we believe that being good and doing good
by our employees, customers and broker partners will benefit not
only them but also us—which in turn allows us to spread good in our
communities and reward the good we see in others. This is what is
driving our work to become a purpose-driven, digitally-led national
insurer.
SOURCE Gore Mutual Insurance Company