Nicole Boulard first joined the insurance industry as a processor at Heartland Mutual Insurance (then The Kings Mutual) nearly a decade ago. A couple of years in, she joined the underwriting team and has never looked back. Throughout the years she has become known for her exceptional ability to build solid broker relationships and collaborate […]
September 11, 2024
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Angela Brooks’ love for the P&C insurance industry began on Valentine’s Day in 2000, when she joined Belairdirect, an Intact Insurance subsidiary, as a sales representative. Her educational background in social services from Canadore College provided her with a unique perspective on client relationships and service, which she brought to the different roles she has […]
September 10, 2024
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Cyber insurance provides important protection for businesses in today’s digital age, yet brokers often encounter insureds who are resistant in purchasing the product. Understanding and addressing their concerns is key to fostering better adoption of cyber insurance. Below are some common objections to cyber insurance with suggestions on how brokers can respond to them. “Cyber […]
September 9, 2024
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In business, uncertainty is the only constant. From technical advancements to unforeseen accidents and breakdowns, the landscape presents many risks. In such a volatile environment, the significance of robust risk control procedures, particularly in the realm of equipment breakdown insurance cannot be overstated. Equipment breakdown insurance is a unique product that fills the gap of […]
September 9, 2024
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With over two decades of insurance expertise, Karen Bernard is known for her exceptional personal touch when serving brokers. She began her insurance career in 2002 as a facility processor at Co-operators — “back when we still manually input all data,” she recalls. Since then, Bernard has held various roles, including processor, sales associate, licensed […]
September 9, 2024
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Both the COVID-19 pandemic and rising rates of violence, exemplified in the July 13 assassination attempt on a presidential candidate during a Pennsylvania rally, are changing how insurers parse risk profiles for live events. “Things that never used to be a concern are now a concern,” Benjamin Rossington, entertainment and sports account manager at Hub […]
By Phil | September 6, 2024
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Definity provided a bit more detail about how M&A could help it become a Top 5 Canadian insurer, saying it’s interested in seeking to acquire either a large, commercial-focused carrier, or a scaled personal lines insurer. “We want to be a leader in Canada, we know there’s strong organic growth, but when we think about […]
By David Gambrill | September 6, 2024
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Jomar Ballesteros started his insurance career in 2013 as an insurance advisor with RBC Insurance. He has since evolved through various roles and joined Peel Mutual Insurance Company as an underwriter in 2020. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from York University and has leveraged his background in problem-solving and critical thinking to excel in […]
September 6, 2024
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Canadian property and casualty insurers writing directors and officers (D&O) policies are seeing a convergence between mounting cyber claim losses and lawsuits against companies’ directors for failing to implement cyber security controls. Canada has seen more than 150,000 reported cases of fraud since January 2021, leading to roughly $600 million in losses, according to the […]
By Phil | September 5, 2024
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Tamara Bagnell’s insurance journey reflects her passion for an industry that’s seen her grow her career from summer student to senior underwriter. Bagnell first joined the industry 14 years ago, supporting RSA’s facility department as a summer student. Over the years, she obtained her CIP designation and navigated various advancing commercial insurance roles — from […]
September 5, 2024
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