Jason Contant

Associate Editor with @CdnUnderwriter magazine

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“Too many companies have handed off a generative AI tool or an AI tool of any sort and said, ‘go and experiment,’ and they think that that mindset of ‘go and experiment’ is something that gives people the freedom to try and fail..." https://t.co/F5rv4zeu7h

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Wawanesa — which for years has sold its products solely through the broker channel — is advising of its plan to broaden its distribution model. https://t.co/U4jneC5K7e

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For the most part, brokers who’ve spoken with Canadian Underwriter concede the move makes sense from a business perspective. https://t.co/EfuopyyDx7

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Communication issues remain the key mistake organizations make when they try to break down silos between functions such as sales and customer experience (CX) operations. https://t.co/yojWxzsYd6

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“What’s new here is that criminals are not just targeting vehicles; they are engaging drivers directly while using technology to intercept key fob signals." https://t.co/FRcMMhjS2d

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“For sure you are seeing that diversification because farms want to increase their revenues, but it’s putting pressure on coverages.” https://t.co/pSduy0BIBr

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“Both overall crashes and injury crashes in B.C. remain below pre-pandemic levels, despite steady growth in vehicles on the road...," ICBC says. https://t.co/XlvQg01AH5

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After more than 40 years with Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), president and chief executive officer Penny McCune has announced she will be retiring effective Oct. 15, 2026. https://t.co/aoj5PM0zGi

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“It is picking up there, although it’s not as pronounced as what you’re seeing on the on the larger accounts. But certainly, we’re seeing it as a smaller carrier, for sure.” https://t.co/IpCo31ccpF

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Among affected businesses, 65% suffered at least one cyberattack that was related to a supplier and 58% experienced revenue loss. https://t.co/Vxho0Jvzgl

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“It’s coming…it scares me a lot, because I don’t think we get the wave of this…” https://t.co/jfpsxZ3YBb

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The shifting commercial liability market is particularly visible in excess casualty, Aon says. https://t.co/WyeIsZY2gJ

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MyChoice says it is the first company in Canada to offer such an app. It comes as insurers and insurtechs begin exploring how conversational AI can support customer acquisition and engagement. https://t.co/gwIOMefyC5

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In commercial property, market segmentation is increasingly pronounced in 2026, says Aon’s Spring 2026 Canadian Insurance Market Update. https://t.co/flJo5jd7IV

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When it comes to auto, 2025 underwriting performance in Canada’s private passenger auto insurance market remained notably weak. https://t.co/wh91mapSnl

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"After 13 years of effort, it is clear that we have never been closer to seeing — and perhaps even being part of — a solution to address this glaring gap in the public infrastructure of Canada.” https://t.co/f4uYW849bK

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According to the study, Ajax is the province’s highest flood-risk city. It saw premiums rise 26%, from $1,022 to $1,290 between 2024 and 2026. https://t.co/zVPWFbMBRt

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Canadian Underwriter received a Jesse H. Neal Award for ‘Best Range of Work by a Media Brand.’ The all-encompassing award recognized the many ways in which we engage with our industry. https://t.co/ZK4swmXTQH

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An at-fault collision can increase car insurance rates by up to 70% after one accident and more than 160% after two, shows a case example. https://t.co/QtfbZzUOGY

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An Ontario-based company offering trucking insurance quotes is raising concerns after multiple licensed brokers said they’re not affiliated with the operation, despite being listed on its website as part of its network. https://t.co/gyCaX2ag3X