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Why insurance leaders need to bring laughter into the (remote) workplace
February 10, 2021 by Jason ContantIt’s nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and Canadian property and casualty insurance leaders likely aren’t in a joking mood. But a recent blog from Harvard Business Review suggests that would be helpful these days: shared laughter can improve…
Brokerage executives to examine COVID impact today and beyond
February 8, 2021 by Adam MalikBrokers have been on the front lines while the global COVID-19 pandemic has tightened its grip on the economy and, in turn, brokers’ clients. Four leading national brokerage executives will take a look at what Canadian brokers can expect as…
Joseph El-Sayegh joins Quebec brokerage Lussier Dale Parizeau
February 3, 2021 by Jason ContantThe former president and CEO of reinsurer SCOR Canada, Joseph El-Sayegh, has joined Quebec brokerage Lussier Dale Parizeau (LDP). LDP announced El-Sayegh’s appointment as regional vice president, commercial services and practice leader in risk management, effective Jan. 11. Among other…
Working from home? Make sure you take your lunch break
January 29, 2021 by Jason ContantLeaders in the Canadian property and casualty insurance space need to create the “psychological safety” for employees to take time for lunch, including ensuring that workers don’t get penalized or are viewed as less productive for doing so. That was…
How Aon Canada is promoting LGBT+ inclusion
January 29, 2021 by Greg MeckbachAon Canada plans to do a voluntary workforce survey, which would include questions about sexual orientation. Last year, the global insurance brokerage launched an employee self-identification campaign in the United States, said Sean Kavanagh-Lang, national broking director for operations, data…
How IBAO is leading brokers to go paperless
January 27, 2021 by Greg MeckbachThe cost and hassle of printing and mailing large insurance policies is one of the drivers towards digitization, suggests the board member of a broker association. Consumers do not want to sift through 75 pages of insurance documents, said Greg…
Assessing mental health in the P&C industry
January 27, 2021 by Adam MalikThe mental stress on property and casualty insurance professionals can be heavy in a normal year. But when the challenges of a global pandemic are added to the mix of handling the bad news phone calls day after day, it…
What’s missing while working from home
January 26, 2021 by Adam MalikWhile many embrace the greater workplace flexibility ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic, employees may be missing out on mentoring opportunities for career development, P&C leaders say. For example, mentoring is made more difficult when brokers can’t turn around in…
Return to the office: What these insurance executives say
January 25, 2021 by Greg MeckbachWith the pandemic entering its 11th month, industry leaders are hearing from workers who want more flexibility as to where they work. “We’ve got the majority of [workers] telling us, ‘We would like to spend some time in the office,…
Open banking in Canada could help insurers with credit scoring
January 20, 2021 by Greg MeckbachOpen banking could give insurers better data for credit scoring, suggests an official with the organization that handles clearing and settlement for banks in Canada. “I think we will see more accurate underwriting and more accurate credit scoring,” Andrew McFarlane,…
How stay-at-home order impacts Ontario brokers
January 15, 2021 by Greg MeckbachSome Ontario brokers still need to work in their bricks-and-mortar offices amid the strict lockdown imposed Thursday by the provincial government. Although many brokerages are digital and have staff working from home, others are at the “opposite end of the…
Movers and shakers: Who’s moved where to start the year
January 13, 2021 by Adam MalikA new year brings new faces in new positions and the P&C insurance industry was no exception. NFP formed a new group with two veteran leaders, while Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and Chubb Canada made new appointments. Brokerage NFP…