Industry

Executive Outlook 2022: Andrew Kemp, CapriCMW

Andrew Kemp, President, CapriCMW Investment in technology will be critical to brokerages’ future success. The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation within the insurance industry by years. Previous reluctance to digitization and adoption of new technologies was quickly overcome as businesses faced significant challenges to their operations and sudden changes in demand and expectations from customers. […]

By Phil | December 24, 2021

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Executive Outlook 2022: Jamie Lyons, Westland Insurance Group

Jamie Lyons, President and CEO, Westland Insurance Group Brokers have proven remarkably resilient in 2021 against many unpredictable variables. We’ve learned organic growth is there to be had, but you need to work harder for it – whether that’s being relentless on client experience, navigating a persistently challenging market or turning business models upside down. We’ve learned financial capital […]

By Phil | December 24, 2021

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Will there ever be equality in auto insurance rates?

Canadian women are in the driver’s seat when it comes to auto insurance rates. Depending on where they live, women pay about 5%-to-15% less in vehicle insurance premiums than men, according to RateLab.ca. In 2020, women paid an average $141 per month, compared with a $163 monthly average for men. Men’s higher premiums are linked […]

By Phil | December 24, 2021

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Insuring jolly old St. Nick

December 24th is an exciting date for many children — along with the young at heart. But for Santa, it’s all work and potentially an insurance nightmare if he doesn’t have proper coverage. So, if the jolly, red-suited man himself drops by your brokerage this week, ensure he has standard commercial business liability and auto […]

By Phil | December 23, 2021

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