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The whole of society approach to climate risk isn’t working. Now what?

On the climate file, politicians are fiddling while Canada burns.

https://canadianunderwriter.ca/2026/06/22/editorial-the-whole-of-society-approach-to-climate-risk-isnt-working-now-what/

Rethinking limits and timelines in construction insurance

In the latest Construction Insurance Power Panel, experts from Aon and Willis give their take on recent market developments.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/tv/rethinking-limits-and-timelines-in-construction-insurance-579614.aspx

Cargo theft is on the rise: AI is playing a part

The Canadian Underwriter recently reported on a large cargo theft that occurred in the U.S. about three months ago. An American shipping broker lost nearly a dozen truckloads of copper and electronic equipment destined for artificial intelligence (AI) data centres when the shipments disappeared while in transit.

https://lanesinsurance.com/cargo-theft-is-on-the-rise-ai-is-playing-a-part/

How trucking risk is evolving in Canada – from cargo theft to driver training to broker liability.

NFP's Randy Ramkissoon says one GPS tracker isn't enough anymore – thieves know where to look, and the claims are getting more severe.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/ib-talk/how-trucking-risk-is-evolving-in-canada--from-cargo-theft-to-driver-training-to-broker-liability-579260.aspx

Why cash-strapped drivers need collision coverage.

Tough economic times make it tempting to drop the coverage but that decision can bring unexpected expenses.

https://canadianunderwriter.ca/2026/06/15/why-cash-strapped-drivers-need-collision-coverage/

Neal Jardine says BOXX is already pricing for AI risk in its policies – even though most applicants are never asked whether they use it

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/cyber/canada-wants-60-ai-adoption--heres-what-that-means-for-smes-and-cyber-risk-578751.aspx

Ten effective ways to lower your Calgary auto insurance premium

With the cost of living continuing to rise in Calgary, and auto insurance costs being one expense that keeps rising, Albertans are looking for practical ways to reduce their monthly bills.

https://lanesinsurance.com/ten-effective-ways-to-lower-your-calgary-auto-insurance-premium/

Poor disaster planning can cost businesses customers long after reopening.

Jacob Reynolds says even a two-week closure can permanently change customer behaviour – and most businesses don't have a plan for what happens next.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/catastrophe/poor-disaster-planning-can-cost-businesses-customers-long-after-reopening-578470.aspx

Three months in: How the Iran conflict’s impacting P&C capacity and pricing.

Ratings agency says losses are concentrated within specialty segments.

https://canadianunderwriter.ca/2026/06/08/three-months-in-how-the-iran-conflicts-impacting-pc-capacity-and-pricing/

Cyber covers every business risk. Personal fraud victims are on their own.

Patrick Bourk says many victims never report personal cyber fraud – dignity and shame keep the true scale hidden.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/cyber/cyber-covers-every-business-risk--personal-fraud-victims-are-on-their-own-577964.aspx