National Broker Survey

Brokers less optimistic about growth in 2026

Broker owner confidence is slipping, our 2026 National Broker Survey finds

By Phil Porado | May 11, 2026

2 min read

Are broker referral programs becoming more important?

As brokers seek to cut through AI noise, genuine recommendations are increasingly prized

May 7, 2026

3 min read

How brokers are earning their ‘trusted advisor’ stripes

Verbatim responses to our National Broker Survey reveal methods for meeting demanding clients’ needs

By Phil Porado | May 6, 2026

3 min read

DEI Survey

How brokerages grow DEI at the grassroots

P&C brokerages often take a less procedural path to foster diversity, equity and inclusion

By Alyssa DiSabatino | October 20, 2025

3 min read

Do DEI initiatives leave some P&C employees behind?

Some P&C brokerage employees feel left behind by DEI policies designed to promote fair treatment of underrepresented groups

By Alyssa DiSabatino | October 2, 2025

2 min read

How brokerages can make their hiring process more inclusive

Many brokers opposing DEI initiatives suggest they feel passed over for job opportunities

By Alyssa DiSabatino | September 23, 2025

2 min read

CU Surveys

Mental Health Survey

Are Canadian P&C employees delaying action on mental health?

Our 2025 Mental Health Survey finds time taken off for mental healthcare is rare

By Phil Porado | February 4, 2026

2 min read

Can P&C workplaces manage mental health distractions?

A high percentage of industry professionals feel the impact of mental health issues at least once a week, says our 2025 survey

By Phil Porado | October 16, 2025

3 min read

Should Canada’s P&C firms bolster mental health supports?

Company resources designed to help employees with mental health challenges sometimes fall short, our 2025 Mental Health Survey finds

By Phil Porado | October 15, 2025

2 min read

Brokers see rapid digital change as a major challenge for the channel

By the same token, brokers still find strength in the human-centred advice unique to the broker channel

By Stacey Hunt, Contributing Writer, Canadian Underwriter | May 1, 2026

4 min read

Fewer brokers say they plan to leave their jobs

Annual CU survey shows reversal of multi-year trend towards departure

By Phil Porado | April 28, 2026

3 min read

Why brokers are feeling the squeeze from directs

Direct writers are a growing concern for brokers. Why broker association leaders say there are limits to their model

By Stacey Hunt, Contributing Writer, Canadian Underwriter | April 21, 2026

4 min read

How brokers are converting prospects into clients

Substantive dialogue and other tailoring measures help clients reach buying decisions

By Phil Porado | April 20, 2026

3 min read