In 1999, when the world was dancing to Prince and worrying about the Millennium Bug, a hailstorm that year rewrote the template
Daniel Wood May 28, 2026
First Onsite's Jacob Reynolds says most Canadians dismiss certain risks entirely – assuming their neighbourhood doesn't flood – right up until the moment it does
MIS's David Heathcote says AI tools assessed a sporting diamond as destroyed during recent wildfires – and an analyst wrong 20% of the time would be fired on the spot
NOAA predicts below-average Atlantic hurricane season despite ongoing storm risks
Desjardins' Jocelyn Laflamme says cost and lack of clear guidance are keeping most Canadians from acting on severe weather concerns despite widespread awareness
The year 2025 brought another historic wildfire period, forcing carriers and corporate risk managers to rethink pricing, capacity and long-term investment decisions
Travel insurer says policies purchased after storms are named may not cover hurricane-related losses as catastrophe risks continue to rise
CAT events are clustering, policyholders know their rights, and restoration costs are rising – experts say preparation is the only answer
IBC says flooding is becoming more severe and costly across Canada
BFL Canada's Hector Plascencia says the gap between identifying a risk and actually understanding its business impact is where most organizations fall short
Aon’s Daniel Ocampo explains how sustainability, global risks and energy transition are reshaping insurance capacity, pricing and strategy for Canadian businesses today
WTW's Grant Williamson shares key insights for SMEs on managing cyber, supply chain and emerging risks
