Insurance News

Insurance mirrors wider finance in AI talent squeeze – and skills gap remains undefined

Insurance mirrors wider finance in AI talent squeeze – and skills gap remains undefined

There’s agreement that upskilling is critical, but there’s less clarity on which skills to prioritize, Robert Half expert Cal Jungwirth says

Branislav Urosevic May 01, 2026
SMEs chasing lower premiums may be exposing themselves to bigger losses

SMEs chasing lower premiums may be exposing themselves to bigger losses

TD Insurance’s Tang Trang says SMEs often trade protection for savings, leaving businesses exposed to costly gaps when claims hit

Sun Life reaches $213.5-million settlement in principle over historic MetLife policies

Sun Life reaches $213.5-million settlement in principle over historic MetLife policies

The company expects to record an estimated after-tax charge of approximately $145 million to its Q1 2026 reported net income

AXIS Capital opens 2026 with 11% premium surge as specialty bet pays off

AXIS Capital opens 2026 with 11% premium surge as specialty bet pays off

Bermuda insurer is riding momentum from a record 2025

DWF taps David Abbott to lead fast-growing Insurance Services division

DWF taps David Abbott to lead fast-growing Insurance Services division

City veteran steps into one of the firm's most senior roles

Women in Insurance Summit Canada unveils powerhouse speaker lineup and new discussion tables

Women in Insurance Summit Canada unveils powerhouse speaker lineup and new discussion tables

Women in Insurance Summit Canada 2026 will give delegates practical insights and real-world strategies to take back to their organizations.

AIG supercharges profit as underwriting income more than triples in Q1

AIG supercharges profit as underwriting income more than triples in Q1

North America Commercial and Global Personal led the way as AIG boosted net premiums written and tightened its combined ratio

Auto theft losses still far above normal despite 2025 decline – IBC

Auto theft losses still far above normal despite 2025 decline – IBC

Costs remain 169% higher than a decade ago as insurers and brokers grapple with the fallout of organized theft

CSIO sets next digital connectivity agenda for Canada’s P&C broker channel

CSIO sets next digital connectivity agenda for Canada’s P&C broker channel

CSIO is pushing carriers and brokers to accelerate adoption of eDocs, APIs and real‑time transactions in the Canadian P&C market.

IB TALK

Global turbulence is reshaping climate risk for Canadian businesses

Aon’s Daniel Ocampo explains how sustainability, global risks and energy transition are reshaping insurance capacity, pricing and strategy for Canadian businesses today

In 2026, SMEs face evolving risks and opportunities and need the right broker to navigate them

WTW's Grant Williamson shares key insights for SMEs on managing cyber, supply chain and emerging risks

Why interconnected threats are reshaping complex risk strategy in Canada

Climate, cyber and supply chain shocks are colliding, forcing Canadian firms to rethink how they understand and structure risk

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