Tech
Does Aon’s recent acquisition of CoverWallet signal a trend towards brokerages buying insurtechs?
March 13, 2020
3 min read
Operations
Many Canadian property and casualty professionals are concerned about travelling to industry conferences, but a majority haven’t changed their plans due to the threat of COVID-19, according to a Canadian Underwriter survey conducted Tuesday. Almost 600 industry members responded to the poll, which was conducted online one day before the World Health Organization deemed the […]
By Adam Malik | March 12, 2020
Being bought by a private equity firm may be an attractive option for brokerages looking to sell, said veteran P&C industry advisor and consultant Mike Berris, a partner with Smythe Advisory. “Their offering can be attractive in that they often do not require the brokerage to change its name, they leave most of the internal […]
By Jason Contant | March 11, 2020
Communication will make or break your brokerage’s new product offering or system implementation, which is why it has to be targeted, continuous and truthful, one expert advised at a recent conference. Principals may think they have this great new system in place or a new product built. But ensuring it gets rolled out smoothly and […]
By Adam Malik | March 11, 2020
Hub International’s recent acquisition of Morneau Shepell’s benefits consulting practice will allow the global brokerage to better serve the needs of both large employers and mid-market customers, the brokerage told Canadian Underwriter Tuesday. “[Morneau Shepell’s] focus on large and jumbo clients – where having deep expertise in strategy, complex plan design (like flex) consulting and […]
Alberta will move to a no-fault system for auto physical damage if the province’s brokers have their way. That’s just one of 20 legislative and regulatory changes the Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IBAA) has recommended to Alberta’s Auto Advisory Committee in a white paper released March 9. The white paper, The Framework: Fixing the […]
By Adam Malik | March 10, 2020
2 min read
One industry professional with a reinsurance background is really not surprised by the announcement yesterday by Aon plc that it intends to acquire Willis Towers Watson for $30 billion in stock. “I think the writing has been on the wall for some time – even prior to the rumoured acquisition of Willis by Aon of […]
By Jason Contant | March 10, 2020
How data, strategy and technology can help you drive growth from your existing cutomer base during a hard market
March 9, 2020
4 min read
HR
Yes, it is possible for a woman to be a senior executive in the insurance industry and successfully raise a family with young children. Women all make their own individual choices about the best way to raise their young families, five senior industry execs said at a recent event celebrating International Women’s Day. But one […]
By David Gambrill | March 9, 2020
5 min read
Global brokerage Aon plc announced Monday it intends to acquire Willis Towers Watson for reportedly nearly $30 billion in an all-stock transaction. “This combination will create a more innovative platform capable of delivering better outcomes for all stakeholders, including clients, colleagues, partners and investors,” said Aon CEO Greg Case. “Our world-class expertise across risk, retirement and health […]
By Jason Contant | March 9, 2020
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