Imagine firing up your computer on a Monday morning with the usual hustle and bustle of various requests to attend to. An urgent client request for a policy change comes in but, in a rush, you decide to send this…
There’s no understating how much has changed over the last five years. The world has experienced a series of extraordinary shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the highest global inflation rates since 1981, the largest war in Europe since 1945, and…
The Purpose Imperative Canadians are feeling overwhelmed by social and economic pressures and recurring devastation from floods, fires and extreme storms. On top of constantly managing risks, liability and costs due to these conditions, the insurance industry, like all others,…
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…
Canada’s auto theft rates have reached crisis levels. With provinces across the country experiencing double digit increases in the first half of this year, the industry is estimating $1 billion in losses for 2023. The financial and emotional stress associated…
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…
As a leading business insurer, QBE Canada is aware of the risks that lithium-ion batteries can pose in commercial and industrial environments Rechargeable lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries were first introduced in 1991. Today, they’re everywhere. Think about how many rechargeable devices…
Pat Walker’s insurance career began nearly 25 years ago when she joined Heartland Mutual Insurance (then Kings Mutual). She takes great pride in delivering excellent service and building lasting relationships with her broker partners. She achieved her CIP designation in…
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…
Linda Tétreault began her insurance career in the early ’90s with Missisquoi Insurance and later worked as a broker for a year while expanding her expertise and working on her FPAA designation. She held a senior underwriter position at RSA…