Professional Risks

CUSMA uncertainty seen driving corner cutting, liability risk in Canada’s construction sector

CUSMA uncertainty seen driving corner cutting, liability risk in Canada’s construction sector

Alex Ilkos says financial pressure from CUSMA talks could quietly push contractors toward faulty work and claims

Branislav Urosevic May 11, 2026
Roofing losses remain severe as hot work and water damage drive claims pressure

Roofing losses remain severe as hot work and water damage drive claims pressure

SWG Specialty’s Brian Mahoney says documentation gaps and winter exposures are adding pressure to roofing underwriting beyond fire risk

Why CGL falls short for professional services businesses

Why CGL falls short for professional services businesses

Peter Kyung Min Kim says many consultants and IT firms rely on CGL alone, leaving their core professional exposures unprotected until a claim exposes the gap

Why product recall coverage must evolve for a world of viral pile-ons and complex supply chains

Why product recall coverage must evolve for a world of viral pile-ons and complex supply chains

Alexander Blair Johns says recalls today are driven as much by perception as by product defects, with viral claims and complex supply chains forcing brands to respond faster than ever

Side hustles, hidden risks: Why Canada’s gig workers challenge traditional P&C

Side hustles, hidden risks: Why Canada’s gig workers challenge traditional P&C

Young gig workers are taking big risks with both the CRA and their coverage

Why influencers and YouTubers can’t rely on CGL alone

Why influencers and YouTubers can’t rely on CGL alone

Peter Kyung Min Kim says many influencers unknowingly face US defamation exposure because online content can prompt lawsuits anywhere

Tech E&O is softening, but AI and MSP risks are carving out a hard pocket

Tech E&O is softening, but AI and MSP risks are carving out a hard pocket

Peter Kyung Min Kim says autonomous AI systems – not basic automation – are now the biggest underwriting red flag in tech E&O

Boards aren’t prepared for today’s complex risks, and fluency audits can help, specialists say

Boards aren’t prepared for today’s complex risks, and fluency audits can help, specialists say

From cyber breaches to geopolitical upheaval, boards need smarter tools to manage today’s complex risks

Willis teams up with IFB on tech-enabled E&O program for advisors

Willis teams up with IFB on tech-enabled E&O program for advisors

New program adds cyber, crime and EPL options as compliance pressure rises on Canada’s independent brokers

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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