Topic HR
Former Aviva Canada VP now CEO of TD Insurance
July 7, 2021 by Greg MeckbachJames Russell, a former senior executive with The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company and Aviva Canada, is now leading The Toronto-Dominion Bank’s property and casualty insurers. Russell’s appointment results from a re-assignment of several TD senior managers. Russell has…
‘I quit’: Wave of resignations prompts concerns over labour shortage
July 7, 2021 by Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian PressCALGARY — If not for COVID-19, Valerie Whitt might never have summoned the courage to quit her job. The 50-year-old Markham, Ont. woman had been a project manager for Ontario Health for 13 years. She felt drained and exhausted from…
Your work is about to change. Why working from home won’t be the same
July 5, 2021 by Adam MalikWorking from home more often means a change to the way property and casualty insurance industry professionals do their jobs, as well as the expectations between employee and employer, according to an expert from Aon. “Part of your job duties,…
5 skills insurance pros need in a more virtual world
June 30, 2021 by Adam MalikEveryone in the insurance industry today must have a minium of five skills, and companies need to hire and manage to these skills, according to an insurance executive. Digital skills, emotional intelligence, resiliency, people-centricity, and being a team player are…
How much more you say you’re working from home
June 29, 2021 by Adam MalikThree in five Canadian property and casualty insurance professionals report working more hours from home than when they were working in the office, according to a recent Canadian Underwriter poll. However, a number of readers wrote in open-ended responses that…
Tips for re-onboarding employees who started remotely
June 28, 2021 by Jason ContantIt’ll be a difficult enough adjustment for Canadian P&C professionals who were working remotely to head back to the office. But it’ll be particularly challenging for those who were hired and onboarded remotely, according to a Harvard Business Review blog…
How a return to work changed the approach of this Top 5 insurer
June 25, 2021 by Jason ContantAviva Canada is taking a deliberate and measured approach to change initiatives in the second half of the year, with the understanding the next few months and the looming return to the office will be a stressful time for employees.…
Return to work: How P&C industry workers feel about workplace safety
June 25, 2021 by Adam MalikFears about COVID-19 infections in the workplace, questions about safety precautions, and concerns about vaccination rates are key reasons why some property and casualty insurance professionals say they are not enthused about a return to the office. Canadian Underwriter’s Working…
Brokerage leader wants burnout taken more seriously
June 24, 2021 by Adam MalikA brokerage leader is concerned that “burnout” is a term thrown around too casually, and it’s not taken as seriously as it should be in the property and casualty insurance industry. “As someone who has suffered burnout, I can tell…
The new flex workplace: Can your boss ask you to work late if you take time off midday?
June 23, 2021 by Adam MalikAs COVID draws to a close, expect the following dilemma to happen more often in a flexible workplace environment. It is one of your days to work from home. You ask your manager if you can take an hour off…
Why one-third of Canadian P&C professionals want to go back to the office
June 22, 2021 by Adam MalikAbout one-third of 800 Canadian P&C insurance professionals surveyed by Canadian Underwriter in June are enthusiastic to return to the office, and that’s mainly because they want to see their friends again. Today, 34% of Canadian P&C insurance professionals reported…
BFL Canada founder on the catalyst for setting up his own foundation
June 21, 2021 by Jason ContantWhen Barry Lorenzetti set up his family foundation a few years ago, it was with his uncle Arthur in mind. Lorenzetti, president, CEO and founder of commercial brokerage BFL Canada, remembers when his uncle would visit Lorenzetti’s home when he…