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Alberta auto rate cap sees Aviva tighten its underwriting rules

Aviva Insurance Company of Canada has changed its decline rules for optional physical damage coverage for private passenger vehicles in Alberta.  Announced to brokers in May in a bulletin obtained by Canadian Underwriter, the new underwriting rules for this optional physical damage coverage restrict eligibility for some new business and renewals.  It comes at a […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | June 10, 2024

3 min read

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June’s proving a busy month for brokerage M&A

BrokerLink has completed its largest Ontario deal to date and entered into Manitoba and Saskatchewan with its latest acquisition.

By Jason Contant | June 7, 2024

3 min read

What’s happening to quality time with customers?

The percentage of brokers saying they spend time directly with customers is starting to slip, a Canadian Underwriter survey finds.

By Phil | June 7, 2024

3 min read

Canadians need guidance to save on policies, survey says

Canadians don’t prioritize saving money on their insurance bills, according to a new survey. And that’s where broker advice can be critical.

By Alyssa DiSabatino | June 6, 2024

2 min read