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How brokers can keep clients’ data secure when working remotely
September 21, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoBrokers may be at risk of unintentionally exposing client data or other proprietary information when they’re not working from the office. But with much of the industry doing hybrid or remote work — and showing reluctance to return to the…
How hybrid work can increase broker E&O risk
May 31, 2023 David GambrillWorkplace flexibility, one feature of a hybrid workplace, has proven to be a selling point to attract younger brokers. But the hybrid office makes it difficult to supervise newly recruited brokers to make sure they’re doing things correctly, broker E&O…
One size doesn’t fit all: why office time needs to be maximized accordingly
November 2, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoCompanies that don’t employ, at the very least, a hybrid work option, can expect an increase in employee turnover. “And what that means is losing talented employees to other organizations,” said hybrid work expert Hassan Osman at the Insurance Brokers…
Better productivity in the office? Think again, HR survey finds
July 7, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoRemote work is now tied with the office as the place to do the most productive work, according to a new survey by recruitment and employment services provider Robert Half. Forty-two per cent of professionals report accomplishing more work at…
MGA’s program gives employees money to take time off
September 1, 2021 Brooke SmithYou’re burning out. According to a June survey from Canadian Underwriter, 54% of P&C employees reported feeling at least some stress and burnout working from home. Human resources experts often recommend that employees use their vacation entitlement to recharge, but…
Why brokers’ virtual meetings will survive the pandemic
July 8, 2021 by Adam MalikVirtual meetings during the pandemic have allowed brokers to conduct more structured client meetings with a sharper focus, according to an expert from Aon. Sixteeen months ago, at the onset of the global pandemic, video meetings produced some confusion because…
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,…
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…
Working from home increasingly popular among Canadian P&C professionals
June 18, 2021 by Adam MalikMore property and casualty insurance industry professionals are working from today than six months ago — and more are “very satisfied” to be doing so, according to a Canadian Underwriter poll conducted last week. Canadian Underwriter first asked the industry…
What employers and employees can expect of each other in a hybrid future
June 15, 2021 by Adam MalikIt’s reasonable for your boss to ask you to dress appropriately for video calls with clients, but brokers can also reasonably ask for flexible work hours, says an expert from Aon. No matter what the expectations may be, companies and…
Why the new hybrid office model may have less flexibility than you think
April 1, 2021 by Adam MalikThose pining for the freedom to pick and choose when they’ll work from home and when they’ll go to the office may be in for a surprise, panellists of a recent insurance webinar warned. On one hand, it’s unlikely that…
Your staff’s mental health: What to watch for
February 18, 2021 by Adam MalikInvesting in the mental health of your staff has always been important, but the COVID-19 pandemic has driven home just how important it is, says one Canadian P&C insurer executive. “I think we’ve really learned through 2020 and now into…