Talk to home and auto clients about changes that may affect premiums
December 23, 2021 Brooke SmithCanadians getting ready to ring in 2022 probably aren’t thinking about insurance coverage. Clients are required to alert brokers to any changes that might impact their coverage throughout a policy period — regardless of the renewal date, said Anthea McFarland,…
What is needed as more P&C brokerages move into employee benefits
September 3, 2021 by Jason ContantWith more and more property and casualty insurance brokerages moving into the employee benefits (EB) space, there is a need to have an integrated technology solution, tech vendor Applied Systems said recently. “We know our P&C customers are moving further…
How are your employees feeling? No, really.
June 11, 2021 by Adam MalikBrokers are naturally social people. So how do they respond when they’re cut off from their typical social gatherings and unable to interact with people the way they’re used to? If they’re like people in other professions, it’s a heavy…
Workplace Vaccination: Should you force your staff to vaccinate?
February 25, 2021 by Adam MalikEnforcing a vaccination policy on staff is fraught with challenges, a brokerage expert warned. It’s a hot-button issue in the industry, according to the results of a recent online survey of more than 1,150 P&C insurance professionals conducted by Canadian…
Workplace Vaccination: A gateway to workplace wellness discussions
February 24, 2021 by Adam MalikDiscussions about workers’ well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic have opened the door to broader discussions about workplace health and benefits, one brokerage executive has noticed. If employers want their staff healthy and working productively, they need to make sure staff…
Workplace Vaccination: Follow the leader
February 23, 2021 by Adam MalikIf senior leadership wants employees to follow their guidance on getting vaccinated, they need to set the right example, experts advise. Leaders need to be seen promoting their vaccination programs, says Gigi Acevedo-Parker, a registered nurse and Hub International’s clinical…
Workplace Vaccination: Choosing your message
February 22, 2021 by Adam MalikYour office culture will likely determine whether or not you must receive a COVID-19 vaccination before returning back to office. Whatever your business decides, the tone and style of your messaging around vaccinations needs to match the approach, a senior…
Webinar: 2021 Brokerage Executive Outlook
February 16, 2021 by Canadian UnderwriterTo view Canadian Underwriter’s full webinar series, please fill in the following information for immediate access: Webinar Access Name* First Last Email* Zip/Postal Code* Phone*Organization* Job Title* What is the business of the organization you work for?*Choose One…Independent Insurance BrokerageInsurance…
What brokers are asking of their underwriters
February 12, 2021 by David GambrillIn the midst of a hard market in several Canadian commercial insurance lines, several senior Canadian broker executives are urging underwriters not to substitute data and analytics entirely for their own good judgment about what constitutes a good or a…
Brokerage executives to examine COVID impact today and beyond
February 8, 2021 by Adam MalikBrokers have been on the front lines while the global COVID-19 pandemic has tightened its grip on the economy and, in turn, brokers’ clients. Four leading national brokerage executives will take a look at what Canadian brokers can expect as…
What’s missing while working from home
January 26, 2021 by Adam MalikWhile many embrace the greater workplace flexibility ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic, employees may be missing out on mentoring opportunities for career development, P&C leaders say. For example, mentoring is made more difficult when brokers can’t turn around in…
How Hub’s leader recommends tackling broker burnout
January 13, 2021 by Adam MalikBrokers of all stripes have been especially taxed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s especially important to make the time to find opportunities to take a break, advised a national brokerage leader. Tina Osen, president of Hub…