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Brokers reveal their best ways to strengthen their businesses

In CU’s 2026 National Broker Survey, some metrics remain consistent, but written responses stress growth and reliance on the personal touch

By Phil Porado | May 28, 2026

4 min read

What regulation could look like in the new predatory world of risk

Predators prey on weaknesses that institutions have forgotten. How regulators can call that to attention with one easy question

By David Gambrill | May 28, 2026

4 min read

The new theft trend affecting your auto clients

Criminals are not just targeting vehicles, they are engaging drivers directly while using high-tech tools

By Jason Contant | May 28, 2026

3 min read

Wildfire forecast anticipates high risk for new wildfires in B.C., Prairies, N.W.T.

The wildfire season has started slow, but overall risk remains high

By The Canadian Press | May 28, 2026

1 min read

Insights

Brokers need to specialize. But where should they focus?

Specialization is becoming table stakes, but there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, advises specialized commercial insurer Sovereign Insurance.

How farm consolidation is putting pressure on coverages

Industry players are seeing total insured values being driven up

By Jason Contant | May 27, 2026

3 min read

What brokers consider before recommending carrier products

Claims are key say respondents to our National Broker Survey

By Phil Porado | May 27, 2026

2 min read

Regulator turns eye towards how insurers use data to set rates

Insurance providers can expect to see more regulatory scrutiny on how insurers are using data to support fair outcomes for consumers

May 27, 2026

3 min read

Editorial | Our digital pandemic

A pandemic’s still going on, but it’s infecting our digital universe, not our physical universe. Inside CU’s recovery from a cyberattack.

By David Gambrill | May 26, 2026

2 min read

M&A

McDougall continues Toronto-region expansion

Richmond Hill firm is latest acquisition

By Canadian Underwriter | May 26, 2026

2 min read

How auto crime, vehicle injuries are trending in B.C.

Despite steady vehicle growth on the road, both overall and injury crashes remain below pre-pandemic levels

By Jason Contant | May 26, 2026

2 min read

Regulators cite their ‘North Star’ during turbulent times

Ontario regulators double down on their principles-based approach to regulation to navigate choppy waters

By David Gambrill | May 29, 2026

3 min read

$122M in EV rebate claims made since start of new program as dealers wait to be paid

Ottawa has allocated about $2.3 billion toward the rebate program, which is to last up to five years

By Nick Murray – The Canadian Press | May 29, 2026

3 min read

NextGen Risk | Top 3 Finalists | Seneca Polytechnic

Seneca Polytechnic makes their final pitch to the judges, advising on how to protect a fictitious company from wildfire threat

By David Gambrill | May 29, 2026

3 min read