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2024 Underwriters of the Year | Roman Babej, Underwriter, Intact Insurance

Roman Babej’s insurance career spans nearly 30 years and various roles that have earned him a deep understanding of the industry to deliver excellent service to his brokers. With a BA from the University of Toronto, a CIP designation from the Insurance Institute and training in quality assurance from Humber College, Babej began his journey […]

September 4, 2024

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It’s not just the storms driving ballooning NatCat insured losses

Increased urbanization and inflation, combined with more frequent and severe storms, are expected to drive the global modelled insured average annual loss (AAL) from natural catastrophes (NatCats) to $151 billion in 2024, Verisk reports. When you strip out the crop losses, the total is $119 billion, a 12% increase over the previous five-year average. “In […]

By David Gambrill | September 3, 2024

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Protecting Canadian truckers from a tough U.S. claims environment

U.S. courts often issue harsh verdicts against Canadian trucks that get into accidents while driving in the United States

By Phil | September 3, 2024

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Insurers profitable in Q2, but Cats to hound earnings in Q3

P&C insurers report strong net earnings in 2024's first half, but can expect challenges to their underwriting profitability from this summer.

By Alyssa DiSabatino | September 3, 2024

3 min read