Insights
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
Ask the Experts
A fundamental need for today’s insurance consumer is flexibility. As witnessed over the past year, consumers want choice when it comes to their auto insurance, and the ability to take control of their costs. Usage based insurance (UBI), otherwise known as insurance telematics, is a clear solution for consumers. So why aren’t more adopting the […]
By CAA Insurance Company | May 9, 2021
4 min read
This past year has tested everyone’s resilience, positivity, patience and productivity. Most have had to work differently – at home, balancing the kids, home cooking and virtual meetings. It is understandable that some people’s overall wellness may have suffered. Gyms are closed and we no longer have the walk across the office to get that […]
By CAA Insurance Company | May 4, 2021
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
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
Did you know that in the U.S., 130 of the top 150 insurance carriers use CARFAX vehicle history data to improve underwriting and boost claims efficiency? In fact, CARFAX vehicle history data has proven to be highly correlated with loss ratios. Here are some of the most valuable data points for insurers: Odometer readings Based […]
By CARFAX Canada | October 20, 2020
Liberty Mutual
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
It is widely acknowledged that the United States has a more litigious environment than Canada. However, the rise of recent jury awards in the United States, dubbed “nuclear verdicts”, will have a greater impact on Canadian companies that operate in the United States. In the 5-year period from 2014 to 2018, the median value of […]
By AXA XL | June 8, 2020
Practice Tools
At just after 10 am on an average Thursday morning, a 20-floor apartment building in downtown Toronto experienced a leak in their riser stack between the 5th and 6th floor. The leak was detected by an IoT sensor system, which immediately alerted the property manager. Within minutes, the water was turned off to the affected […]
By Jason Contant | May 17, 2019
For Canadian organizations, as well as organizations doing business in Canada, a dramatic shift to privacy and cyber security regulations is looming. The amendment to Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA), the federal privacy law for private-sector organizations, is expected to take effect in late 2017. Under this amendment, also known as […]
By Baxter Hall | December 12, 2017
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