Insights Through Insights, canadianunderwriter.ca would like to offer its readers the latest advice from businesses wishing to share their industry expertise. Content is produced by the Content Solutions team in collaboration with the company. Canadianunderwriter.ca journalists are not involved in writing these articles. For more information, contact pam@newcom.ca IBAC View all → → CAIB New Edition 1.0 – a New Standard for Broker Education Insights Sponsored CAIB New Edition 1.0 – a New Standard for Broker Education Preparing brokers to navigate an increasingly complex insurance landscape. 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By Accident Support Services International | November 24, 2025 3 min read Sponsor Image Insights Sponsored How to help your client navigate a minor collision claim Navigating a minor collision can be a stressful experience for drivers, but having the right guidance from a broker can make all the difference. Minor collisions are a lot more common than many people realize, says Steve Sanderson, Founder and President of Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI). ASSI services thousands of consumers a year […] By Accident Support Services International | January 7, 2025 5 min read Sponsor Image BOXX View all → → When technology behaves as designed – but liability still arises Insights Sponsored When technology behaves as designed – but liability still arises In many cases, systems behave in line with their intended design and outcomes; yet still lead to allegations, disputes, or regulatory scrutiny. 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[…] By Jason Contant | September 9, 2025 3 min read Sponsor Image Insights Sponsored The value of risks assessments Every business leader knows they should expect the unexpected, especially in today’s unpredictable world. However, when it comes to risk exposures no business should be caught by surprise. To be truly prepared, organizations should evaluate and reevaluate potential threats to their business by having their insurer conduct risk assessments. During a property and casualty risk […] By Sovereign Insurance | May 11, 2021 3 min read Sponsor Image Aviva View all → → Why brokers should bring surety into their clients’ boardrooms Insights Sponsored Why brokers should bring surety into their clients’ boardrooms Aviva Canada’s surety leader shares how early engagement and strategic insight can help brokers stand out and support commercial clients — and the economy — in uncertain times. 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[…] By CNA Canada | November 7, 2022 4 min read Sponsor Image CAA View all → → Build Cyber Resilience Without a Big IT Budget Insights Sponsored Build Cyber Resilience Without a Big IT Budget As hackers come knocking, here are 5 smart ways to protect your brokerage today. By CAA Insurance | October 6, 2025 3 min read Sponsor Image More content from CAA Insights Sponsored Understanding Flooding Extreme weather events are becoming more common in Canada, and according to the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction By CAA Insurance | March 1, 2025 4 min read Sponsor Image Insights Sponsored How to keep your client and their vehicle safe The numbers are staggering. A vehicle is stolen from a driveway or parking lot, on average, every five minutes across Canada, leaving unsuspecting victims to pick up the pieces after their second-most-valuable possession has disappeared. According to industry estimates, the cost of vehicle theft in 2023 was $1.5 billion, while the impact in Ontario alone […] By CAA Insurance Company | October 1, 2024 1 min read Sponsor Image Insights Sponsored Safeguarding Trust: Data Privacy Strategies for Your Brokerage Imagine firing up your computer on a Monday morning with the usual hustle and bustle of various requests to attend to. An urgent client request for a policy change comes in but, in a rush, you decide to send this information as quick as possible and off goes the client information via an unsecured email. […] By CAA Insurance Company | March 4, 2024 2 min read Sponsor Image Insights Sponsored CAA Insurance is levelling the playing field. At CAA Insurance, we’re committed to making things better. That means championing fairness in everything we do, and delivering unexpected value. There are countless examples of how we deliver this unexpected value for customers and for CAA Insurance brokers. 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By Arundo Re | September 18, 2025 4 min read Sponsor Image Beazley View all → → Where there’s fire, there’s smoke Insights Sponsored Where there’s fire, there’s smoke Environmental risk is uppermost in the minds of Canadian commercial property underwriters these days. They’re asking more questions about clients’ preparedness for smoke damage, evacuation procedures, and preventing flood damage at their businesses. By Beazley | September 2, 2025 3 min read Sponsor Image More content from Beazley Insights Sponsored Deepfakes: The latest weapon in the cyber security arms race Artificial Intelligence (AI) and new so called ‘deepfake’ tools are being deployed by cyber criminals to defraud companies out of significant amounts of money. A recent example of this new phenomena in action occurred in May this year. News of an elaborate deepfake scam broke. 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On top of constantly managing risks, liability and costs due to these conditions, the insurance industry, like all others, is facing tremendous change and challenges with respect to consumer expectations and buying habits, brand […] By Gore Mutual | December 12, 2023 3 min read Sponsor Image More content from Gore Mutual Insights How investing in Purpose helps insurers and brokers future-proof their business and make an impact Post-pandemic, “Purpose” is no longer just a buzzword used by HR and communications professionals. Today, investing in strategic Purpose initiatives has become a business imperative – and Gore Mutual’s industry-leading Purpose Partnership recently proved why. 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From enhanced service and technology to improved experiences, the company is committed to growing with its broker partners. “We’ve made significant investments in our digital transformation with the introduction of Guidewire, and […] By Gore Mutual | October 6, 2022 2 min read AXA XL View all → → Fostering Resilience: The Crucial Role of Trust in Your Insurance Partner Insights Sponsored Fostering Resilience: The Crucial Role of Trust in Your Insurance Partner With its vast expanse of nearly 10 million square kilometers (3.9 million square miles), Canada stands as the world’s second-largest country by land area. It boasts a multitude of diverse industries, each brimming with unique risks, spanning across every province and territory. From commercial banks in Ontario, to energy operations in Alberta and Quebec, to […] By AXA XL | December 1, 2023 3 min read Sponsor Image More content from AXA XL AXA XL Diverse risk management strategies are key to match Canada’s diverse economy Having spent the past few months traveling across the country to, at last, meet in person with our team and clients and brokers, I was amazed not just by the beauty of the landscape and the warmth of the people, but by the vast diversity of the Canadian economy. Aside from the captivating cultural experiences […] By AXA XL | November 1, 2022 3 min read Insights Northern Exposure: even in hard times, the Canada insurance market is heating up For the global insurance industry, Canada offers a unique opportunity from a legal, regulatory, and economic perspective. AXA XL’s newest Country Manager for Canada talks about how the market is becoming a favourable frontier for growth and innovation. 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It’s no surprise that many independent brokers are having to ask themselves whether they need to sell […] By Canadian Broker Network | December 5, 2022 3 min read Sponsor Image More content from Canadian Broker Network Insights Celebrating 20 years of independence From humble beginnings 20 years ago, to becoming Canada’s largest network of independent brokers today – with more than 100 offices, 2 000 employees and over $2 billion in property casualty premiums – Canadian Broker Network (CBN) has always had the success of the independent broker at heart. “Twenty years ago, staying competitive was challenging […] By Canadian Broker Network | November 1, 2022 4 min read Insights Knowledgeable underwriting team is key to minimizing construction risk, losses With an overall increase of 48.2% in housing starts across Canada at the beginning of 2021 and a GDP of well over $154B, it’s no surprise that the construction sector continues to be a hot topic across the insurance industry. According to BuildForce Canada, which represents the country’s construction industry, there has been a 51.4% […] By Canadian Broker Network | November 29, 2021 3 min read Insights You don’t have to sell to de-risk: Canadian Broker Network From consolidation to digitization, emerging risks to increasing customer expectations – there’s a lot of pressure on independent brokers to sell these days. Joining the Canadian Broker Network means you don’t have to sell to de-risk… As Canada emerges from a global pandemic, increased M&A activity and consolidation, accelerated digitization, emerging risks and ever-increasing customer […] By Canadian Broker Network | September 13, 2021 4 min read CIBC View all → → IS THE VALUE OF TODAY’S BROKERAGE AT RISK? Fallback Image Partner Content Sponsored IS THE VALUE OF TODAY’S BROKERAGE AT RISK? Things have quickly changed! Within the span of a few months, geo-political and macro-economic factors have tilted the world on its axis. 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Cooler temperatures bring a welcome respite from summer’s heat. Leaves are transitioning to their beautiful fall colors. And as driving season winds to a close, you’ll see car lovers take in their last cruises and car show visits as hobby activities wind down. This is also the time of year […] By Hagerty | October 3, 2022 3 min read Sponsor Image More content from Hagerty Insights The Best Way to Protect Your Clients If Their Classic Car is Completely Totaled It’s every classic car owner’s nightmare: A collision on the road. A fire or a flood. An accident at home or at the storage garage. The end result of all of these could be a completely totaled, undriveable yet irreplaceable vehicle. 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This initiative (currently in place until October 23, 2021) provides financial relief for eligible employers to cover a portion of their employees’ wages if their business was impacted directly by the pandemic. Now, as the country […] By Trisura | September 1, 2021 5 min read Insights On the move – the future of Mobility in an ever-changing world 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 a result of social distancing policies and regulations arising from the pandemic, Canadians have been […] By Trisura | December 23, 2020 4 min read Insights Drastic Times and Drastic Measures: Keeping Businesses Running during the Age of the Coronavirus 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 arrangements and implementing safety precautions at the workplace for any individuals required to be present. […] By Trisura | December 14, 2020 3 min read Invest Barbados View all → → Barbados Captive Insurance Executives Project Steady Growth Fallback Image Invest Barbados Sponsored Barbados Captive Insurance Executives Project Steady Growth The global insurance market is experiencing hardening market conditions, with rising rates and capacity constraints posing challenges for risk managers. 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But, […] By Mohawk College | February 1, 2022 3 min read Sponsor Image Interac View all → → Innovating payments for Canada’s insurance industry Fallback Image Interac Sponsored Innovating payments for Canada’s insurance industry The Canadian insurance industry has a lot to gain from making payments faster, easier, and more transparent. In a post-pandemic economy, many Canadians are reducing their use of cash as a payment method and are relying instead on digital payments. 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While claims notifications rose 40% year-on-year and the speed of notifications increased, COVID-19 has not let to the […] By Liberty Mutual | November 15, 2021 3 min read Sponsor Image More content from Liberty Mutual Liberty Mutual What brokers want from their carriers during the pandemic 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 while this has always been the case, the crisis situation brought about by the global […] By Liberty Mutual | September 23, 2020 6 min read
