Industry

Understanding cyber risks: an underwriter’s perspective

Cyber is one of the fastest-growing areas in insurance. In today’s digital world, cyber risks are an ongoing threat, evolving rapidly and presenting challenges for businesses and insurers. Cyber insurance is not one-size-fits-all. For underwriters to understand and manage cyber risk, they require deep knowledge of traditional underwriting principles, as well as a forward-looking approach […]

September 24, 2024

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2024 Underwriters of the Year | Rhonda Kehler, Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter, Optimum General Insurance

Rhonda Kehler’s insurance journey reflects her commitment and passion that have guided her through various roles on both the broker and insurer side over nearly three decades in the industry. Starting her career in 1996 as a receptionist and processor, Kehler worked as an Autopac CSR and personal lines broker for 16 years, earning her […]

September 24, 2024

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How claims and lawsuits will impact professional liability

Capacity evolution in E&O and professional liability means the P&C industry must apply a risk-based approach to pricing and segmentation

By Phil | September 23, 2024

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2024 Underwriters of the Year | Alexander Hoppe, Commercial Underwriter II, Intact Insurance

Alexander Hoppe’s insurance career began in 2018 with a co-op position at Gore Mutual in auto physical damage claims. He soon took on a role as an advisor at a small insurance office before joining Intact as an underwriter, where he has thrived ever since. A 2017 graduate of Conestoga College’s insurance program, Hoppe completed […]

September 23, 2024

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