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Employment
4 ways to make return-to-work a success
October 3, 2023 by Jason ContantTrying to figure out how best to get your employees back to the office? Instead of issuing blanket return-to-office policies, managers should co-create ways of working with their teams, said a blog from Harvard Business Review. Companies continue to struggle…
MPI employees’ strike: Where it stands
September 28, 2023 by Jason ContantManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) remain at an impasse following a five-week-long labour strike and four days of conciliator-led discussions. MPI presented what it said was its “significantly enhanced” final offer to…
Brokers: Is your client’s dog “friendly?”
September 25, 2023 by David GambrillWhen two dog owners pass each other while walking their dogs, it is common to hear one ask of the other’s dog, “Friendly?” Perhaps that’s what personal lines home insurance brokers should be asking their dog-owning clients, since lawsuits against…
How the industry’s talent war shapes insurance education
September 21, 2023 by David GambrillProperty and casualty insurance education is adapting to meet the needs of the industry’s desire for ‘plug-and-play’ talent that can hit the ground running, one panelist told a Live with CU presentation last week. More specifically, educational bodies are entering…
What P&C industry recruits will give up for hybrid work
September 8, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoProspective recruits into Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry are willing to accept a lower salary from employers if it means they can work from home, one insurance recruiter observed during a Live with CU stream Thursday. “To give…
4 reasons why remote work is here to stay
September 7, 2023 by Jason ContantExecutives expect both hybrid and fully remote work to keep increasing over the next five years, a new survey has found. Many CEOs are publicly gearing up for yet another return-to-office push, but privately they’re expecting hybrid and fully remote…
Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open
September 6, 2023 Nojoud Al Mallees - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, deciding against another rate hike as the economy begins to falter. “With recent evidence that excess demand in the economy is easing,…
Has COVID-19 changed restaurant insurance forever?
July 13, 2023 Jason ContantCanada’s hospitality sector was particularly hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with government-mandated shutdowns and restrictions grinding the industry to a halt. Now, as restaurants return to pre-pandemic foot traffic and revenue levels, the need for insurance solutions and capacity is…
How the pandemic changed adjusting for the long haul
July 10, 2023 Philip PoradoCOVID-19 restrictions led adjusters to shift claims work to desktop teams. The change was driven by client reluctance to meet in-person and employees’ desire to reduce site work until the risks were better understood. But those changes can make some…
How broker tech can reduce E&O exposure
June 16, 2023 Alyssa Di SabatinoA growing wave of retirements means Canada’s property and casualty (P&C) insurance brokerages are losing the knowledge and experience of many of its senior leaders. “Many brokerages run into issues because they don’t have a system for knowledge transfer, which…
Westland appoints industry veteran to new VP role
June 9, 2023 by Jason ContantWestland Insurance has appointed senior industry executive Robert Beauchamp as its new vice president of Quebec operations. Beauchamp will spearhead operations and drive growth in Quebec, the brokerage said in a press release. “This appointment marks Westland’s commitment to expanding…
Knowledge transfer key as senior leaders retire: Demographic report
June 2, 2023 by David GambrillDemographic patterns show an emerging need for knowledge transfer strategies while finding qualified people to fill vacated leadership and management positions due to retirement, according to a survey of industry HR professionals for the Insurance Institute of Canada’s 2022-23 industry…