SME

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

Branislav Urosevic May 01, 2026
SMEs aren’t the problem in cyber uptake – the market is, says CFC cyber chief

SMEs aren’t the problem in cyber uptake – the market is, says CFC cyber chief

Maher estimates that only 10–15% of Canadian companies get standalone cyber cover, compared with 30–40% in the US

Zensurance issues small business grants

Zensurance issues small business grants

The latest grant reflects a snapshot of emerging exposures that P&C carriers and brokers must capture

Canadian SMEs still flying under the insurance radar in 2026

Canadian SMEs still flying under the insurance radar in 2026

TD Insurance's Tang Trang says many small businesses lack proper coverage, which leaves them exposed to costly claims

Human error is the biggest cyber threat facing Canadian SMEs, says expert

Human error is the biggest cyber threat facing Canadian SMEs, says expert

BOXX’s Jonathan Weekes says SMEs face rising cyber risk as human error, limited resources, and time pressures leave businesses increasingly vulnerable

Canadian SMEs face benefits squeeze as health costs surge

Canadian SMEs face benefits squeeze as health costs surge

Beneva's Sunil Hirjee says SMEs can manage rising benefit costs by reviewing claims quarterly and focusing on prevention, virtual care, and smarter plan design

“Uninsurable” outages? Rural Ontario businesses push for backup‑power funding

“Uninsurable” outages? Rural Ontario businesses push for backup‑power funding

Local leaders are hoping a provincial grant or cost-share scheme will be implemented

Credit stress concentrates in Canada’s SME sector as bank delinquencies rise

Credit stress concentrates in Canada’s SME sector as bank delinquencies rise

New data signals shifting risk for lenders and trade credit insurers

Infrastructure boom reshapes data centre risk - and opens doors for smaller players

Infrastructure boom reshapes data centre risk - and opens doors for smaller players

Historic US-Canada data centre boom opens doors for SMEs, reshaping insurance coverage, risk complexity, and collaborative approaches to development

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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