Topic HR
Brokers bemoan lack of seasoned underwriters
February 22, 2022 by Gloria CilliersA major shortage of seasoned commercial underwriting staff is impacting broker relationships and productivity, some brokerages have reported. For an industry already struggling with a country-wide talent crunch exacerbated by the pandemic, renewed M&A activity and a hard market, brokers…
Reinsurance broker opens Montreal office
February 17, 2022 by Canadian Underwriter StaffGlobal reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has set up a Montreal branch led by new executive vice president Isabelle LaPalme. She will lead Gallagher Re’s expansion into Quebec and the French-speaking insurance community. LaPalme will work closely with colleagues in Toronto…
Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers
February 3, 2022 by The Canadian PressMd Sazan Rahman, PhD Candidate, Bioresource Engineering, McGill University This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Most…
Returning to COVID-vacated offices comes with challenges
January 26, 2022 by Mark CammisuliHumans weren’t the only ones impacted by the pandemic. The buildings in which we work and live have been subjected to some neglect and we are likely to start seeing the effects of this as we return to our pre-pandemic…
Three ways to upskill your workers
January 19, 2022 by Jason ContantCompany leaders should constantly identify recurring themes in employee feedback and surveys, congregate that data, and then determine upskilling options for talent development, a recent blog from Harvard Business Review says. Upskilling is a longer-term investment in augmenting the knowledge,…
Willis Towers Watson’s new risk and broking leader for Canada
January 5, 2022 by Jason ContantWillis Towers Watson (WTW) has appointed Erin Magilton as the new risk and broking leader for the brokerage’s Canada region. Magilton has more than 25 years of experience in the risk and broking industry and has held a variety of…
Meet Chubb’s new Canadian leaders
January 4, 2022 by David GambrillPaul Johnstone is now Chubb Canada’s chief operating officer, while Melanie Wilcox will succeed him in his former role as the head of personal risk services in Canada. “Paul and Melanie both bring extensive experience to their new roles,” John…
Steps to improve talent recruiting efforts
December 13, 2021 by Jason ContantA few relatively simple changes can make a big difference in recruiting efforts for mid-size firms, two workforce management firms said in a recent blog. First, rewrite job postings and descriptions to emphasize the benefits of working for you instead of your specs…
Why some insurance professionals are looking forward to back-to-the-office
December 2, 2021 by Jason ContantAnna McCrindell, vice president of commercial insurance with Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, likes the energy she gets from heading back into the office. McCrindell said during an Insurance Institute of Ontario webinar Nov. 23 that in her current role, she’s…
Strategies for successful digital transformation
December 1, 2021 by Jason ContantEnlisting digital transformation enthusiasts and starting with a keystone change are key to successfully implementing a digital transformation strategy, according to a new blog from Harvard Business Review. “The first thing that every transformation must confront is resistance,” said the…
Why a short-term approach to talent management doesn’t work anymore
November 26, 2021 by Jason ContantIt’s time employers get better at sourcing their own talent and actively developing their employees’ skills, two authors wrote in a blog from Harvard Business Review. “For decades, companies have adopted a short-term, ad hoc approach to talent management —…
What’s the most successful way of seeking new P&C talent?
November 24, 2021 by Jason ContantPersonal referrals were the most successful method for seeking new talent in the property and casualty insurance industry, speakers agreed during an Insurance Institute of Ontario webinar Tuesday. An informal poll of attendees to the webinar asked which recruitment channels…