A hard market. A pandemic. The fast pace of technology and consolidation. Remaining independent in today’s marketplace is a tough ask of brokers. Thankfully, there’s a way to keep your brokerage and level the playing field… More than ever,…
Emerging technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have propelled the need for carriers to develop new ways of insuring the future of transportation. COVID-19, in particular, has highlighted how transportation and mobility patterns can change in an instant. For example, as…
The COVID-19 virus has had a tremendous global impact. Throughout the world we’ve witnessed international borders shutting down to visitors, businesses ceasing operations and a significant hit to the economy. Some businesses have managed to maintain operations through remote working…
In these times of social distancing and working from home, it’s become even more crucial to ensure strong cybersecurity measures are in place for you and your business. Working from home can pose its own challenges and takes adjusting to;…
“On the eve of 9/11, the risk of a terrorist attack was probably the furthest thing from most people’s minds. If someone had told investors there was a 1-in-100 chance that a catastrophic terrorist attack would occur in any year…
As COVID-19 changes the world, brokers need carriers that will change along with it. For brokers, successful carriers during and beyond the global pandemic will be the ones excelling at the three ‘As’ — accessibility, agility and authority (underwriting). And…
It is widely acknowledged that the United States has a more litigious environment than Canada. However, the rise of recent jury awards in the United States, dubbed “nuclear verdicts”, will have a greater impact on Canadian companies that operate in…
Between the industry’s digital disruption and now the practicing of social distancing related to COVID-19, the processes of a catastrophe response, both field and desk adjusting, are undergoing significant changes. Newly adopted changes have been beneficial to the industry by…
As we all know, climate change is one of the most prominent topics in the news – so much so that it is being touted as a major deciding factor for Canadian politicians in the upcoming federal election. But, what…
Convincing someone that they could have more coverage than they do now – often for less money – should be a slam dunk. Right? That’s exactly what personal umbrella policies offer. So why aren’t they more popular? Let’s break…
From the breathtaking forests in British Columbia, to the natural resources of the Prairies, to the high-tech sector in Montreal and Toronto, Canada is a vast country with diverse risks. For the insurance industry, Canada represents an array of…
Fast, simple and personalized. Those are the demands being placed on Canadian carriers as they strive to meet customer expectations in a digital experience-driven world. It’s no longer enough to set your yardstick by how well (or badly) the competition…