Industry
Things have quickly changed! Within the span of a few months, geo-political and macro-economic factors have tilted the world on its axis. Slower supply chains and labour shortages emerging from COVID have contributed to an inflationary cycle in Canada that was supposed to be a temporary phenomenon. Then came the Russian invasion of Ukraine; which […]
November 1, 2022
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By Jason Contant | October 28, 2022
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Blogging isn’t dead. In fact, it may be an underrated way for brokerages to deliver expertise to their customer base, according to a market research expert speaking at the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) Convention. Diversity is of particular interest to potential customers, said Erin Kelly, CEO of Advanced Symbolics Inc (ASI). Brokers may […]
By Alyssa DiSabatino | October 26, 2022
Since March, the central bank has raised its key interest rate six consecutive times - from 0.25% to 3.75%.
By Jason Contant | October 26, 2022
OTTAWA – Canada’s latest reading on inflation came in hotter than expected as the cost of groceries continued to climb at the fastest pace in decades, setting the stage for another sizeable interest rate hike next week. In its latest consumer price index report, Statistics Canada said the country’s annual inflation rate in September dropped […]
By Jason Contant | October 19, 2022
Most consumers and businesses think Canada will enter a recession but businesses expect upward pressure on prices and wages to ease.
By Jason Contant | October 18, 2022
4 min read
TORONTO – A new KPMG survey has found Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses are banking on strong growth in the next three years, even as a possible economic downturn remains top of mind in the near term. The survey of 503 small and medium-sized businesses said 83 per cent are feeling optimistic about their growth […]
By Jason Contant | October 17, 2022
Brett-Anne Logan started her career as an underwriting assistant in 2012 and today manages a team of underwriters at Intact. What she enjoys most about her role is the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships and be solutions-oriented, says Brett-Anne, who holds CIP and CRM designations. “The industry is always changing to adapt to the world […]
By Jason Contant | October 4, 2022
Nouara Lanasri joined Liberty Mutual five years ago in its commercial division in Montreal, where she has been delivering a fresh approach to finding win-win solutions for Quebec brokers. Her career began 15 years prior, at The Sovereign Insurance Company, member of Cooperators, special risk division. “Unlike most people in our industry, I studied specifically […]
By Phil | October 3, 2022
Padmaja Sharma provides comprehensive risk solutions to mid-size and large Canadian organizations to support their growth, innovation and impact in Canada while helping to mitigate their risk. She began her career in India, then worked in Kuwait, before joining the Canadian insurance market in 2006, underwriting various lines of business. With 31 years’ experience, an […]
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