Home Breadcrumb caret Columnists Breadcrumb caret Jason Contant Jason Contant Jason has been an award-winning journalist with Canadian Underwriter for more than a decade, including the past three years as associate editor and, before that, as digital editor for seven years. Quebec’s direct insurers’ organization names new executive director Management Quebec’s direct insurers’ organization names new executive director He brings extensive experience in insurance, finance, risk management, governance and corporate strategy By Jason Contant | March 26, 2026 2 min read What insurers can expect from this year’s hurricane season News What insurers can expect from this year’s hurricane season A developing El Niño may hold overall tropical activity to near or below historical average levels By Jason Contant | March 25, 2026 3 min read BrokerLink expands again in Ontario, Alberta M&A BrokerLink expands again in Ontario, Alberta All three acquired brokerages joined BrokerLink March 1 By Jason Contant | March 24, 2026 3 min read How AI investment affects profitability and premium growth Tech How AI investment affects profitability and premium growth Advanced analytics and AI are beginning to yield significant payoffs, says WTW By Jason Contant | March 23, 2026 3 min read Quebec broker association’s wish list for province’s government Legal / Regulation Quebec broker association’s wish list for province’s government Subsidies for build back better efforts and other issues in play as association prepares for new Quebec government By Jason Contant | March 17, 2026 3 min read Why the industry needs a closer look at informal training HR Why the industry needs a closer look at informal training Informal but inclusive social events are important, says WTW exec By Jason Contant | March 16, 2026 3 min read Why Quebec’s broker association calls replacement insurance changes ‘problematic’ Legal / Regulation Why Quebec’s broker association calls replacement insurance changes ‘problematic’ RCCAQ president Lucie Fréchette says the changes are not in the best interest of the consumer By Jason Contant | March 13, 2026 3 min read Which is the most concerning type of insurance fraud? Industry Which is the most concerning type of insurance fraud? Claims data from Aviva Canada shows a 400% increase in staged collisions from 2024 to 2025 By Jason Contant | March 12, 2026 2 min read Why CISOs don’t trust cyber insurance — and how the industry can fix it News Why CISOs don’t trust cyber insurance — and how the industry can fix it It's common for a CISO to feel insurers reduce their very complex environments to checklists, says CFC's Lindsey Maher By Jason Contant | March 11, 2026 4 min read How U.S. hardening cyber insurance market affects other global markets Commercial How U.S. hardening cyber insurance market affects other global markets The cyber insurance industry has matured into distinct markets, says CFC's James Burns By Jason Contant | March 10, 2026 3 min read Tips for brokers selling cyber insurance Your Business Tips for brokers selling cyber insurance Bringing up cyber insurance while discussing other coverages can help brokers sell the product By Jason Contant | March 9, 2026 3 min read LOAD MORE More Columnists Alyssa DiSabatino Image Alyssa DiSabatino How auto reform in Ontario could impact broker distribution January 19, 2026|2 min read Safer air travel isn’t translating into profitability for aviation insurers January 12, 2026|3 min read Phil Porado Image Phil Porado Intact COO talks about M&A preferences for Canada March 26, 2026|3 min read Did your client just buy a stolen car? March 25, 2026|3 min read David Gambrill Image David Gambrill Top court rejects claimant’s bid to re-open 2004 settlement with insurer March 26, 2026|3 min read Editorial | How soon they forget" aria-label="Editorial | How soon they forget">Editorial | How soon they forget March 24, 2026|3 min read
