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Brokers still worry about the hard market, but what’s next?

May 1, 2023 Philip Porado

Although Canadian property and casualty (P&C) insurance brokers still call the hard market their greatest challenge, their overall level of concern is gradually waning. So found Canadian Underwriter’s 2023 National Broker Survey, in which more than 150 brokers nationwide expressed

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National Broker Survey: Top tech solution brokers want from carriers

May 1, 2023 Philip Porado

Brokers worried about challenges faced when placing business during a hard market are looking to carriers for help with online claims service capabilities, said respondents to Canadian Underwriter’s 2023 National Broker Survey. The survey polled 150 brokers nationwide about challenges

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Brokers optimistic about growth, but support for 2 key M&A strategies declines

May 1, 2023 Philip Porado

While property and casualty (P&C) insurance brokers in Canada said they’re optimistic about the future, Canadian Underwriter‘s 2023 National Broker Survey shows declining support for two key brokerage growth strategies, including M&A. When asked about expected financial performance in 2023,

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What our 2023 survey says about broker job satisfaction

May 1, 2023 Philip Porado

Beyond recruiting challenges, data from Canadian Underwriter’s 2023 National Broker Survey show retention will continue to be a major issue for property and casualty (P&C) insurance brokers this year. The survey, answered by more than 150 brokers nationwide, asked about

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Why the P&C broker talent crunch won’t end soon

April 28, 2023 Philip Porado

While the hard market’s still a huge challenge for Canada’s broker distribution channel in 2023, finding qualified workers was also top concern for brokers. So said more than 150 nationwide respondents to Canadian Underwriter’s 2023 National Broker Survey. The survey,