Topic
Professional Development
The business case for diversity and inclusion at a brokerage
October 9, 2020 by Greg MeckbachIf you truly want to connect with your customers, your organization must be diverse, an industry consultant suggests. “There is room for improvement in corporate Canada, not just in property and casualty insurance, in ensuring women, visible minorities and people…
Mental health check
October 6, 2020 David Gambrill, Editor in ChiefTake care of yourself, so you can take care of your clients
‘We have a lot of work to do’
October 3, 2020 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorHow can the Canadian P&C industry ensure its workplaces reflect the communities they serve? We asked senior industry executives what can be done to make sure everyone feels respected and valued, regardless of demographic factors such as gender, skin colour, sexual orientation or gender identity. Here’s what they told us….
Adjuster training: How the industry can up its game
August 31, 2020 by Greg MeckbachCanada’s property and casualty insurance industry needs to cross-train more claims adjusters if it wants to have enough property adjusters to be available in the event of a catastrophe, industry experts said last week. “Cross-training is important because it is…
Balancing Act
August 8, 2020 CIP SocietyWhat happens when an agreement is breached due to COVID-19? Experts share their thoughts
Brokers urged to stay on top of coverage changes as businesses re-open
June 22, 2020 by David GambrillBrokers are advised to be aware of the “second wave” — and that doesn’t refer to the anticipated increase in the number of novel coronavirus infections in the fall. No, brokers are now being cautioned about the new wave of…
Broker licensing exams now available in online format
May 15, 2020 by David GambrillThe Insurance Institute of Canada, the educational arm of the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry, will be providing OTL/Level 1 broker agent licensing exams in an online format. The online format allows licensing candidates to complete their exams from…
How to manage the immediate COVID-19 fallout while preparing for a post-pandemic future
April 22, 2020 by Jason ContantIndustry leaders should begin preparing right now for the post-pandemic business environment, while still managing the immediate fallout of COVID-19, two partners of a strategy consulting firm said recently. This includes spending time envisioning the future, developing a strategy to…
Educating yourself about flood coverage while cooped up at home
April 1, 2020 by Greg MeckbachLooking for a free course that will give you continuing education credits without having to leave your house? The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation recently launched a 1.5-hour online home flood risk course for brokers anywhere in Canada. “It helps…
Industry female execs discuss today’s challenge of raising young families
March 9, 2020 by David GambrillYes, it is possible for a woman to be a senior executive in the insurance industry and successfully raise a family with young children. Women all make their own individual choices about the best way to raise their young families,…
Three strategies to help insurance pros deal with coronavirus anxiety
March 6, 2020 by Jason ContantWith the number of coronavirus cases increasing in Canada and “coronavirus anxiety” now a reality, there are some strategies insurance professionals can take to ensure their teams continue to collaborate effectively and maintain momentum in the business. Among those strategies…
Why culture is so important for data-driven companies
February 14, 2020 by Jason ContantThe biggest obstacles to creating data-based businesses aren’t technical, they’re cultural, said David Waller, a partner and head of data science and analytics for Oliver Wyman Labs. “It is simple enough to describe how to inject data into a decision-making…