For a decade or more, the business case for companies to effectively manage their exposures to the myriad risks that accompany a warming planet has been growing increasingly clear. Leveraging digital tools to better understand climate risk and its interplay…
Although relatively infrequent, British Columbia (BC) is not immune to earthquakes. The last major earthquake to strike BC was centuries ago, understandably justifying why they are rarely front of mind for corporates and public entities. As a result, we see…
How can our industry help reduce the pain for Canadians? The current cost-of-living crisis is placing immense financial pressure on Canadians and impacting their overall well-being. Those pressures may be a why only a small segment of the 2,500 Canadians…
With its vast expanse of nearly 10 million square kilometers (3.9 million square miles), Canada stands as the world’s second-largest country by land area. It boasts a multitude of diverse industries, each brimming with unique risks, spanning across every province…
When it comes to a commercial business’ loss prevention strategy, the importance of having well-crafted tools designed to respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen incidents cannot be overstated. One resource that may not get as much attention as it needs…
Post-pandemic, more of your local clients are doing business globally. And they rely on you for peace of mind — not only for expert advice on their increasingly complex corporate exposures and the right international insurance program to protect their…
As the frequency and ferocity of severe weather events continue to soar, so also must insurance conversations between underwriters, brokers and their clients increasingly become about risk mitigation – shifting the focus towards preventing and minimizing potential loss, say experts…
Specialty commercial businesses require a unique insurance fit, and it’s a Broker’s responsibility to guide their specialty customers in the right direction. Insurance is complex and can be overwhelming for business owners trying to understand their needs. Whether it’s hospitality,…
Leveraging Vehicle-Centric Data to Enhance Profitability As the post-pandemic world has begun to return to normal and drivers are back on the road, many insurers have seen a deterioration in claims performance, with the frequency and severity of loss ratios…
It’s a new era for international insurance coverage: more companies are doing business globally post-pandemic — and with it, their corporate exposures are increasingly complex. “That’s why more clients than ever are turning to brokers to bring them peace of…
AM Best delivers a broad overview of the Canadian P&C market, taking a hard look at the property and auto insurance sectors. In our seventh What’s on Dec? podcast, AM Best senior director Greg Williams will look at what the…
Canadian Underwriter sat down with Allianz’s Chief Executive Officer Chris Van Kooten and Chief Operating Officer Kyle Sparkman to talk about how the travel insurance provider supports brokers and their clients. It’s a new era for travel insurance – and…