Industry
More rain? Maybe not. It looks as if Canada will get a pass from Hurricane Helene, which upgraded from tropical storm status earlier today.
By Phil | September 25, 2024
3 min read
Linda Kerel’s insurance journey spans an impressive 44 years of building expertise in underwriting and developing solid broker relationships. As Senior Personal Lines Underwriter with 21 years of tenure with Travelers Canada, Kerel recalls how she first got into underwriting. She began her insurance career in 1980 as a file clerk for the Canadian General […]
September 25, 2024
Claims
Automotive application fraud is up 54% year-over-year in Canada, largely driven by falsified credit applications and identity theft.
By Jason Contant | September 24, 2024
2 min read
How a conversation with a law school colleague spurred a tech entrepreneur to disrupt the market for insurance relocations housing
By Phil | September 24, 2024
The intense hailstorm that caused $2.8 billion in damage to Calgary bring into question whether homeowners have sufficient coverage.
By Alyssa DiSabatino | September 24, 2024
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
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 […]
Canada's record-breaking insured loss year will undoubtedly see Canadian carriers’ reinsurance demand growing—and supply surely isn’t.
By Alyssa DiSabatino | September 23, 2024
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
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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