How Canadian brokerages are addressing systemic racism
February 10, 2021 by David GambrillSensational news stories about racial injustice in 2020 have prompted Canadian P&C insurance brokerages to take a corporate stand against racism and promote diversity and inclusion within their ranks, brokerage leaders observed in a recent Canadian Underwriter webinar. Black Lives…
How Fairfax is addressing anti-Black racism
August 28, 2020 by Greg MeckbachThe corporate parent of Northbridge Insurance has formed its own anti-racism committee and joined a new Canadian organization that aims to create opportunities for visible minorities and indigenous people in the industry. “We have formed a Black Initiatives Action Committee,”…
Dozens of businesses damaged after Montreal anti racism rally
June 1, 2020 THE CANADIAN PRESSMONTREAL – Eleven people were arrested after tensions flared between protesters and police on Sunday night following a Montreal demonstration demanding justice for a black man who died following a police intervention in Minnesota. Demonstrators had gathered to denounce racism…