Research

How brokers can broaden their recruiting lens

Who to hire is a key question as Canada’s P&C insurance brokers simultaneously broaden diversity and solve a longstanding hiring crisis

By Phil Porado | April 22, 2024

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More brokers willing to risk threat of not acknowledging diversity

Three-quarters of brokers believe their organizations must address diversity to be a successful business. Yet, this number is waning — from 91% in 2022 to 84% in 2023, and to 75% in 2024, according to a recent Canadian Underwriter survey.   CU‘s 2024 Brokerage DEI survey collected responses from 291 brokers and was made possible […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | April 15, 2024

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Will polarization kill water cooler chat at Canada’s brokerages?

Polarized social and political climates mean P&C brokerages employees in Canada avoid conversations about controversial subjects at work

By Phil Porado | April 8, 2024

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Got retention problems? P&C firms with diverse leadership don’t

Most brokers at companies leading in diversity say they would never consider leaving their job, according to a recent CU survey.

By Alyssa DiSabatino | March 28, 2024

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