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Here are the latest trends in insurance fraud
December 8, 2021 by Jason Contant“Re-vinning” of stolen vehicles — where thieves steal a vehicle, put what appears to be a legitimate vehicle identification number (VIN) on the front dash and then sell it to an unsuspecting customer — is increasing as a fraud trend,…
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…
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 —…
Canadian travel insurance quotes surge year-over-year
November 25, 2021 by Jason ContantTravel insurance quotes have surged nearly 300% year-over-year as pandemic restrictions ease and Canadians are eager to travel again, according to a new report from rate comparison site RATESDOTCA. The rate aggregator analyzed data from thousands of quotes from its…
When the war for talent meets the ‘Great Resignation’
November 17, 2021 by Jason ContantCanada’s property and casualty insurance industry was already facing the oft-mentioned ‘war for talent,’ and now it has to contend with a newer talent crunch: The ‘Great Resignation.’ The widespread trend of a large number of workers leaving their jobs…
Why D&O insurers need to focus on the ‘S’ in ESG
November 9, 2021 by Jason ContantThe ‘S’ pillar of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices should be an increasingly important area of focus for D&O insurers, a specialist insurance provider said recently. While ESG is clearly a hot topic, the environmental and governance pillars have…
3 steps towards preventing ‘the Great Resignation’
September 21, 2021 by Jason ContantThe global COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a tidal wave of people quitting their jobs in what’s being called “the Great Resignation.” What can employers do to combat this wave of resignations? Take a three-step, more data-driven approach to retention, said…
Linda O’Leary found not guilty of careless driving in fatal boat crash
September 14, 2021 by Paola Loriggio - THE CANADIAN PRESSProsecutors failed to prove Linda O’Leary was operating her boat without proper care or consideration for others when it crashed into another vessel in central Ontario two years ago, a judge ruled Tuesday as he cleared her in the fatal…
Instagram and TikTok are new tools for engagement
September 8, 2021 by Brooke SmithIn a world where many insurance brokerages offer the same products, trying to stand out can be a challenge. “One of the main things we’ve been trying to do more of — especially in the last year or so —…
Why top performers should rotate throughout your company
August 26, 2021 by Jason ContantAllowing top performers to move around your brokerage or insurance company will be critical to retaining talent as businesses emerge from the pandemic, according to information adapted from a human resources think tank. “Of course, it’s human nature to want…
Wildfire devastates community of Monte Lake in B.C.’s southern Interior
August 6, 2021 by The Canadian PressMONTE LAKE, B.C. – Another British Columbia community has been devastated by a raging wildfire and more could be at risk from a blaze in the southern Interior between Kamloops and Vernon. Ken Gillis, chairman of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District,…
4 ways to stay visible while working remotely
August 3, 2021 by Jason ContantAs more Canadian property and casualty insurance professionals shift to a hybrid workplace, it will be important for remote workers to remain visible while the rest of their colleagues are in the office. To be viewed as a valued team…