Industry

Eyes in the sky: coverage for drone usage

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — known commonly as drones — were originally a tool solely for the military. Now they’re used regularly for civilian purposes such as photography, monitoring traffic and fighting fires, said Janarthan Sivarajah, senior new business manager, professional liability, with Toronto-based Zensurance. As with most flying objects, drones are prone to accidents. […]

By Melissa Shin | September 21, 2021

2 min read

3 steps towards preventing ‘the Great Resignation’

The global COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a tidal wave of people quitting their jobs in what’s being called “the Great Resignation.” What can employers do to combat this wave of resignations? Take a three-step, more data-driven approach to retention, said Ian Cook, vice president of people analytics with Vancouver-based analytics software firm Visier. First, employers […]

By Jason Contant | September 21, 2021

4 min read

Car hits 9 people at Quebec polling station

MONTREAL – Police say the condition of a 77-year-old woman is uncertain after she was among nine people hit by a car outside a polling station in a Montreal suburb Monday evening. Sgt. Veronique Comtois said today the woman’s injuries weren’t life threatening but due to the victim’s age, her situation could deteriorate rapidly if […]

By Jason Contant | September 21, 2021

1 min read

Understanding cyberattack techniques can improve your game

Knowing the most common cybersecurity attacks can help brokers better advise their clients on risk mitigation strategies, a Canadian cyber insurance provider has said. Selling cyber policies remains a concern for many brokers, who are struggling to keep up with the increased frequency and severity of sophisticated cyberattacks and ever-evolving coverages. The more brokers understand […]

By Melissa Shin | September 20, 2021

3 min read