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Risk management outlooks crop up for farm insurers

Farmers across Canada are being buffeted by a mix of drought conditions and hail damage in June and July, but insurers may be able to increase farmers’ risk management through drought and hail outlooks, experts explain.   Southern Ontario farmers are experiencing abnormally dry conditions, while farmers in southern parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta are […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | July 20, 2022

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A new resource for Canada’s Black insurance professionals

The Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals is looking to empower and bridge the gap of opportunities for Black insurance professionals.   “The mission was derived collectively from our own lived experience growing up in this industry,” says co-founder Dionne Bowers. “What we may not have had in the industry when we first started out, […]

By Alyssa DiSabatino | July 14, 2022

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More people are flying – is that good for travel insurance profits?

Massive flight delays and cancellations will result in a hard market and unprofitability for travel insurers, predicts DBRS Morningstar.  

By Alyssa DiSabatino | July 13, 2022

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Hard market challenges aside, brokers not racing for the exits

Brokers are challenged by the hard market and the pandemic but still say they love what they're doing to help clients.

By Phil | July 12, 2022

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