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Why construction methods that cut building times can spark claims

New construction methods are exciting but also untested, so brokers must put considerable research into coverage options

By Philip Porado | September 18, 2024

3 min read

Sandbox Mutual president and CEO announces retirement

Shelley Willick, president and CEO of Saskatchewan-based Sandbox Mutual Insurance has announced her retirement in December 2024.   Willick is an industry vet with 30-plus years’ tenure at Sandbox, including the past five years she’s spent heading the company. She was previously vice president of finance and administration and senior vice president of operations, according […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | September 18, 2024

1 min read

What’s on Dec? | Episode 16 | M&A: State of the industry

Western Financial Group president and CEO Kenny Nicholls looks at how M&A activity has changed throughout his career and how it could evolve.

Featuring Canadian Underwriter | September 16, 2024

Beware of negligence lawsuits regarding property sale agreements

A home insurer may have to defend a negligence lawsuit against a homeowner, since the policy's "intentional act" exclusion may not apply.

By David Gambrill | September 16, 2024

3 min read