Canadian brokerages aren’t taking full advantage of an opportunity to arrange premium financing for their clients, particularly for commercial policies covering broad-based risks. In Canada, only 15% of brokered premiums are financed. By comparison, the U.K. rate is 20%, and…
How COVID-19 paved the way for easier payments; less risk to the broker As Canada prepares itself for a possible third COVID-19 wave, brokers are facing the reality of trying to manage the economic impact on themselves and their clients.…
Yes, times are tough, and brokers’ commercial clients are in a difficult financial situation during an economic recession, but brokers still have to ask their clients to pay their premiums. Brokers need their clients to pay up so that they’re…
Technology-focused investments are pushing business model changes across industries, and insurance is not immune to these pressures, a new study by global investment management firm Conning suggested. Released on Wednesday, the study examines the changes that are underway in personal…