Industry

Lytton, B.C., rebuild continues 3 years after wildfire destroyed most of town

Three years after a wildfire destroyed much of the B.C. village of Lytton, the tiny Fraser Canyon community is still in a rebuild stage.

By David Gambrill | June 26, 2024

3 min read

How P&C industry wages compare to other industries

Wages offered to Canadian P&C industry employees are second only to the compensation offered to utilities and oil & gas workers,

By David Gambrill | June 25, 2024

2 min read

Alberta auto premiums soar despite 2023 rate cap

Auto insurance premiums in Alberta increased by 5.24% in 2023, despite a government pause on rate filings, Insurance Bureau of Canada says.

By David Gambrill | June 24, 2024

4 min read

How to have rate conversations with customers

Every broker has fielded this phone call: “I’ve just gotten my insurance renewal. The price is way higher than last year! Get me a better price!” As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact Canadians, it’s imperative that customers feel they are paying the “right” price for their insurance. And they need to trust that their […]

June 17, 2024

4 min read