From humble beginnings 20 years ago, to becoming Canada’s largest network of independent brokers today – with more than 100 offices, 2 000 employees and over $2 billion in property casualty premiums – Canadian Broker Network (CBN) has always had…
Having spent the past few months traveling across the country to, at last, meet in person with our team and clients and brokers, I was amazed not just by the beauty of the landscape and the warmth of the people,…
Things have quickly changed! Within the span of a few months, geo-political and macro-economic factors have tilted the world on its axis. Slower supply chains and labour shortages emerging from COVID have contributed to an inflationary cycle in Canada that…
Most people don’t think much about their roof until it needs to be replaced, either because of age or damage. And when they do, they usually default to traditional asphalt roof tiles. But a lot has changed over the years,…
Gore Mutual has heavily invested in its transformation on its path to becoming a Bigger, Bolder and Better personal property market in Ontario. From enhanced service and technology to improved experiences, the company is committed to growing with its broker…
Autumn’s a time of change. Cooler temperatures bring a welcome respite from summer’s heat. Leaves are transitioning to their beautiful fall colors. And as driving season winds to a close, you’ll see car lovers take in their last cruises and…
Since its inception in 2006, Trisura has seen tremendous growth, not just in its product offerings, but also in terms of company size. With the first office headquartered in Toronto, the organization has branched out with locations across Canada, and…
The insurance industry is experiencing an exciting transformation, prompting technology adoption, especially digital connectivity, to rise to an all-time high. In fact, according to recent research from Accenture , 66% of insurance executives report that the pace of digital transformation…
In the insurance world, it’s often said that ‘water’ is the new ‘fire.’ And the new normal for annual catastrophic losses related to water damage is around $2 billion, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). But the problem…
The largest city in Canada and Ontario’s capital is an international business centre for finance, business, arts, and culture and now has a thriving start-up tech sector and ‘insurtech’ is a fast-growing component. Not many know that Toronto has been…
Introducing Victor Canada’s new cyber assessment and consultation, a complimentary offering for Victor Errors & Omissions and Technology policyholders. An increase in the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks has left many brokers wondering how best to help their clients manage…
With warmer weather, many of us are thinking of spending more time outdoors, and for some this includes taking a cross country road trip. We’ve noticed that driving activity has been returning to pre-pandemic levels, and with inflation and gas…