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Brokers
CU Editorial: A survival guide for the next Recession
May 11, 2020 by David GambrillThe novel coronavirus has seemingly put all businesses in Canada, including the P&C industry, in a long-term holding pattern that that is likely to last until a vaccine is available. That could be anywhere from one to two years, according…
How COVID-19 may change the cyber insurance landscape
May 8, 2020 by David GambrillOne long-term impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic may be an uptick in the sale of commercial cyber insurance policies, industry experts predicted during a recent Canadian Underwriter webinar. In addition, the pandemic may provide an opportunity for brokers to…
Calm in the storm
May 8, 2020 Adam Malik, Managing EditorLiving and working during a global pandemic is new to everyone. The executive team of Edmonton-based Leibel Insurance Group shares their best advice about how to work from home successfully. – As told to Adam Malik Create a routine. That’s…
How the pandemic has shown leaders can trust their staff
May 7, 2020 by Adam MalikMost property and casualty insurance brokers have been working remotely from home for nearly two months, managing a crush of client needs during the novel coronavirus pandemic. In doing so, they have provided a lesson in trust. Serving customers successfully…
Ripple effects
May 7, 2020 Jason Contant, Online EditorHow will the deal between Aon and Willis Towers Watson affect brokers in Canada?
COVID-19 operations
May 6, 2020 David Gambrill, Editor in ChiefHow the brokers’ pandemic response accelerated their conversion to digital, thereby enhancing their value to consumers
What adopted technology will stick around after the pandemic?
May 6, 2020 by Adam MalikNow that many insurance professionals have been successful working from home, plenty of technologies they are using now are expected to stick around even after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, according to a number of P&C experts. “The tools we’re using…
Ecclesiastical Insurance offers a best-practices guide for cleaning and disinfecting premises post COVID-19
May 6, 2020 Ecclesiastical InsuranceTORONTO, ON, MAY 7, 2020/insPRESS/ – As organizations begin planning the methodical process of reopening after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they should understand the importance of proper cleaning and disinfection of their buildings and the role it…
Quebec’s brokers act quickly as province moves ahead with plan to re-open economy
May 5, 2020 by Adam MalikThere’s no rush to return to the office for many brokers, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to think about before heading in. While Quebec announced it will start to end its “pause” on the economy — though…
Brokers urged to plan now for eventual return to the office
May 4, 2020 by David GambrillCanadian brokers are now turning their minds towards returning back to the office safely while the novel coronavirus pandemic is still underway and a vaccine has yet to be developed. Brokerages across Canada will need to be aware of what…
Narrowing your focus
May 3, 2020 Sarah Cunningham-ScharfIn a hard market dominated by large players, small and mid-sized commercial brokerages face an existential choice: Specialize — or risk extinction.
How COVID-19 will forever change this line of business
May 1, 2020 by Jason ContantCOVID-19 has highlighted the concerns associated with clustering suppliers in one region, such as China. Supply chain risk is one area of insurance that will see changes in the post-pandemic world, according to Tracy McLean, senior vice president of global…