A 6.4% premium growth story was absorbed entirely by storm claims - and the Assistel exit tells brokers something about where Desjardins is directing its attention
Josh Recamara Aug 13, 2026
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Katherine Lee's appointment lands after solid Q1 results and a board with growing M&A and real estate expertise
Willful's Erin Bury says families without life insurance or savings should leave the newly optional benefits untouched, and pair them with a will and power of attorney
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BFL Canada's Hector Plascencia says the gap between identifying a risk and actually understanding its business impact is where most organizations fall short
