Alexander Jeyasingham says lithium-ion batteries, skilled labour loss and unsubstantiated green claims are creating risks most manufacturers haven't insured for yet
Branislav Urosevic Jun 15, 2026
Zachary Cruickshank of Beazley says severity, not frequency, is the dominant concern – and replacement cost accuracy is becoming a major underwriting focus
With renewal rates at 1.67% in Q1 2026 but personal lines rising at 11% for auto, the soft market is telling two very different stories
Liberty Mutual's Alexander Jeyasingham says the shift away from just-in-time delivery and toward third-party haulers is creating a new set of risks
Marsh Canada’s Marc Major says intense competition is driving continued pricing pressure and deal-hunting activity
From vendor scams to repeated fraud, small gaps in cover can quietly build into losses far beyond what businesses expect
Lasith Lansakara says the disconnect between rising claims costs and persistent price pressure is setting up a market correction
Zurich’s Paul Jackson says mid-sized manufacturers face rising tariff, inflation, and supply chain risks, pushing insurers to deliver stability, not just coverage
Behind the headlines, employee theft still drives most claims, exposing small firms’ weak controls, trust and hybrid-work gaps, says BFL expert
NFP's Randy Ramkissoon says one GPS tracker isn't enough anymore – thieves know where to look, and the claims are getting more severe
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
