Survey: 73% of Canadians worried about effects of climate change as insurance rates rise

First Onsite survey also explores urban flooding, severe rains, and threats to properties MISSISSAUGA, ON, MARCH 19, 2025/insPRESS/ – As Canadian communities experience record-breaking weather-related insurance losses, almost three-in-four Canadians are now worried about climate change’s effect on their properties and wallets, according to First Onsite Property Restoration’s annual Weather and Property Survey. Canadians believe […]

By First Onsite Property Restoration | March 19, 2025

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Did home insurer’s marijuana exclusion refer to legal or illegal pot?

A court rules against an insurer because it was "ambiguous" whether the home insurer's marijuana exclusion referred to illegal or legal pot.

By David Gambrill | March 18, 2025

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Canadian Broker Network announces 2024 Chairman’s Circle Award Recipients

TORONTO, ON, MARCH 18, 2025/insPRESS/ – Canadian Broker Network (CBN), Canada’s leading network of independent insurance brokers, is pleased to announce its 2024 Chairman’s Circle award recipients acknowledging top sales performance in Commercial, Life and Benefits. Congratulations to the following individuals on their significant achievements: Acera Insurance: Matt Arruda, Marco Bellusci, Morly Bishop, Kevin Casey, […]

By Canadian Broker Network (CBN) | March 18, 2025

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Home rebuilds: What, exactly, do GRC policies ‘guarantee’?

Can GRC home insurance policies limit payouts for any regulatory compliance costs required for a home to meet current building standards?

By David Gambrill | March 17, 2025

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