Mergers & Acquisitions

W&I claims hit US$650 million as financial statement breaches drive severity surge

W&I claims hit US$650 million as financial statement breaches drive severity surge

Marsh's annual claims report reveals a 34% surge in global W&I notifications, and a pricing correction that underwriters say still hasn't gone far enough

Josh Recamara May 27, 2026
McDougall Insurance expands GTA footprint with Tailored partnership

McDougall Insurance expands GTA footprint with Tailored partnership

The deal adds specialist commercial programs and deepens presence in Canada's most competitive brokerage market

Intact–Hiscox deal talk adds to wave of foreign bids for UK names: Report

Intact–Hiscox deal talk adds to wave of foreign bids for UK names: Report

Canada’s Intact Financial is said to be weighing an approach for Hiscox

SIB moves into travel insurance with 21st Century Travel acquisition

SIB moves into travel insurance with 21st Century Travel acquisition

The moves adds visitors-to-Canada and outbound cover to platform

Westland Benefits expands Fraser Valley footprint with Synchronized deal

Westland Benefits expands Fraser Valley footprint with Synchronized deal

Latest deal highlights how national brokers are using targeted deals to scale advisory, data and market access

Gallagher reveals how the M&A insurance market is progressing

Gallagher reveals how the M&A insurance market is progressing

Tax and contingent risk insurance markets are reshaping deal strategies

Drayden extends Alberta reach with acquisition of long-time broker Tannas

Drayden extends Alberta reach with acquisition of long-time broker Tannas

Deal deepens rural Alberta footprint as brokerage platforms continue to consolidate Canada’s P&C market

McDougall Insurance expands with Tannas acquisition in Alberta

McDougall Insurance expands with Tannas acquisition in Alberta

Local brokerage to continue operations under new ownership

Mega M&A deals hit record in Q1 as AI race intensifies – WTW

Mega M&A deals hit record in Q1 as AI race intensifies – WTW

Twelve transactions worth $10bn or more closed in just three months

IB TALK

Canadian businesses know their nat cat exposure – they just don't know what it means

BFL Canada's Hector Plascencia says the gap between identifying a risk and actually understanding its business impact is where most organizations fall short

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

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