Digitization is ‘much more than going paperless,’ panel says
September 30, 2021 Canadian Underwriter StaffGoing digital doesn’t simply mean going paperless — it’s about the end-to-end customer experience, panellists participating in a Canadian Underwriter webinar advised. “When we talk about going paperless, it’s much broader and more robust than simply not mailing out paper…
How to support your P&C employees in transitioning to the new workplace
May 20, 2021 by Jason ContantEmployers in the Canadian P&C insurance industry must shift their role to supporting employees and their families following more than a year of working from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Hub International speakers said during a webinar Wednesday.…
Tips for accelerating your insurance career
March 17, 2021 by Jason ContantIf Ernest Mashingaidze has one piece of advice he could share with his early career self, it would be to not fear the mystical creature. “How many times have people looked at a job application and it says you need…
Senior execs to discuss a post-COVID world in the Canadian P&C industry
January 22, 2021 by David GambrillWith the arrival in Canada of vaccines for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, it’s now possible for the country’s property and casualty insurance industry to conceive of a post-COVID world. What will the Canadian P&C industry look like after September 2021? (This…
The diversity and inclusion statement that hit home for Intact’s management team
December 9, 2020 by Jason ContantIntact Financial Corporation was holding focus groups on diversity and inclusion a few months ago, when a young manager of colour shared her experience with the insurer’s senior management. “She gave an example to us, which struck most of the…
The right — and wrong — risks clients should consider when setting up a captive
November 18, 2020 by Adam MalikA captive insurance solution is designed for long-term risks, so a client looking to set something up for short-term risks may end up regretting that decision, experts warned during a recent Canadian Underwriter webinar. When a company sets up a…
Industry execs to discuss how to navigate the condo insurance market
October 23, 2020 by David GambrillSelling and underwriting condo insurance these days is a tough gig, but the property and casualty insurance industry is no stranger to tough market cycles. Mainstream media are filled with stories about condo corporations seeing their premiums and deductibles increase,…
One thing an insurer will consider before investing in commercial surety bonds
September 17, 2020 by Jason ContantSpecific industry risk can play a major role in how much capital an insurer is willing to put forward for commercial surety bonds, a speaker said during a recent webinar. Industry risk is a “unique” underwriting consideration, Rob Dempsey, senior…
How the economic recession changed the game for Canadian brokers, insurers
June 16, 2020 by Adam MalikThe COVID-19 pandemic has pushed broker to be more than just advisors of insurance coverage — they’re offering broader financial guidance and services to their clients. Meanwhile, the economic recession resulting from the pandemic shifted the carriers’ focus towards “operational…
Industry panelists to discuss business continuity in the age of COVID-19
April 17, 2020 by David GambrillCanadian Underwriter will host a free webinar exploring how brokers’ business continuity plans have responded and will continue to respond during the unfolding drama of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled for 1 pm EST on Wednesday, Apr. 22, the panel…