Sales Strategies
Usage Based Insurance
Robin Harbage on November 9, 2009
The evolution of an online sales culture prompts technological solutions to highly competitive markets, like auto insurance. As a result, some predict that …
What’s Continuity Planning? Small Biz Owners Unprepared: Survey
Terri Goveia on October 26, 2009
Most small business owners in Canada aren’t prepared for unexpected problems like illness, or flooding that can disrupt their business, even though most …
An Advisor’s View: Explaining Auto Purchases, Hidden Costs
Stephanie Holmes-Winton on October 20, 2009
Are your clients paying interest on the insurance bundled into their car leases? Advisor.ca columnist Stephanie Holmes-Winton shares auto-related advice that insurance brokers …
Communication was key after tornadoes: Brokers
Alex Vizer on October 15, 2009
The tornadoes that swept through Vaughan and Durham Region in late August have affected every broker differently, but all agree that effective client …
Condo Coverage Must Be Customized to Needs
Marilyn Horrick on October 13, 2009
It’s a strata, condo, flat, co-op or just an apartment. But for more and more Canadians, it is their home of choice particularly …
Opportunity Knocks: Commercial Players Respond to CI Survey Findings
Terri Goveia on September 9, 2009
Canada’s commercial insurance sector has some big opportunities to re-connect with clients and heighten understanding of its products, according to the results of …
U.S. Agency May Soften Insurance Requirements for Canadian Truckers
Terri Goveia on July 14, 2009
The U.S. agency that oversees trucking safety is on the verge of allowing Canadian-based truckers to hold independent insurance coverage from Canadian insurers.
In …
Olympic Fever Brings Coverage Concerns
Terri Goveia on April 17, 2009
Vancouver homeowners who rent out rooms or houses during the 2010 Olympics could be opening their doors to additional risk.
Last week, the city’s …
Mini Cars Offer Little Protection: IIHS
Terri Goveia on April 16, 2009
They’re cheap to fill up and easy to park, but it’s hard for popular micro or mini-cars to protect passengers when they crash.
Mini cars …
Industry Partnership Boosts Non-Profit Coverage
Terri Goveia on April 14, 2009
Food banks, sporting associations and other non-profit groups in New Brunswick will have an easier time finding affordable insurance through a new partnership …


