Risk

Moves and Views

1 Totten Insurance Group Inc. has announced it has acquired the shares of Montreal-based National Brokerage Services S.C.N. Inc., a commercial insurance wholesaler. Totten Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Hub International Ltd., reports that its acquisition of NBS complements the company’s areas of focus predominantly in the business segments of construction, contracting, hospitality, agriculture, restoration and […]

March 31, 2015

4 min read

Moving Target

Cyber risk is evolving. Despite recent high-profile attacks meant to disparage, disrupt and produce fear, though, a true picture of cyber risk involves far more than intended events. Risk managers must, first, accept the breathtaking breadth of the risk and, second, be ready to absorb information that will help them to set an accurate sight on what is (and will continue to be) a moving target.

February 28, 2015

17 min read

Ports of Call

With the growth in oil traffic activity, environmental risks at ports and terminals are also on the rise. That said, a solid understanding of current conditions and potential risks can help with identifying what insurance solutions will help address and minimize any related loss.

February 28, 2015

6 min read

Over Exposed

The 2015 Allianz Risk Barometer makes clear that concerns over cyber risk are on the rise, both in Canada and around the world. In the wake of that accelerating ascent, what might be the value in taking a "think-tank" approach to addressing cyber risk exposures?

February 28, 2015

6 min read