Industry

Some motorists still consider seatbelts optional, survey finds

Insurers and law enforcement professionals agree that motorists need to buckle their seat belts and hang up their phones while behind the wheel. But, despite years of consistent messaging, not everyone is on board. Drivers in rural Manitoba are more likely to drive without seatbelts, while motorists in Winnipeg are more prone to using electronic […]

By Phil | February 25, 2022

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B.C. climate change initiative needs to look further than recovery, expert says

VICTORIA – A disaster expert who led recovery teams after the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than 230,000 people says British Columbia’s climate response strategy must protect the province from future environmental events. The B.C. government introduced a plan this week that recognizes the forces of climate change are driving […]

By Jason Contant | February 25, 2022

3 min read

Cyber threats spur brokerages to seek tech partners

Insurance – not computer security – is probably your core business as a broker. But with cyber threats on the rise, some brokers are seeking information-security partners to help them manage their commercial clients’ cyber risk. WTW has several relationships with information technology and cybersecurity providers, said Michélle Lawson, the company’s cyber practice leader for […]

By Phil | February 24, 2022

3 min read

Western-based brokerage eyes expansion in Ontario and across Canada

B.C.-based brokerage InsureLine is looking to expand its unique franchise model to build its brand in Ontario and across Canada. To meet this objective, the brokerage appointed Kevin McKinnon as vice president of franchise development in mid-February. “My goal is to make InsureLine a familiar value offering to independent insurance brokers across Ontario by creating […]

By Jason Contant | February 24, 2022

3 min read