Some of you may be wondering, "what is the difference between an insurance agent and an insurance broker?” It's a fair question. They both work in the insurance industry. They both sell policies directly to clients. They can't be all that different, right? Well, not...

Loss adjusters are the on-scene arm of the insurance industry. When misfortune strikes, they're the ones who will come travel to the location of the claim and look at the damage first hand. Loss adjusters are responsible for investigating the extent of the damages on...

If an insurance broker is the public face of the insurance business, the insurance underwriter is the guy behind the scenes. Just like a stage play or television set needs someone to hang the lights and make sure the cameras are pointed in the right direction, an...

This February marks the second annual Insurance Careers Month, an international celebration of insurance professionals around the world. This is a month dedicated to education and outreach, a chance for insurance professionals to take pride in what they do, share...

You can purchase your policy directly from the insurance company using the phone or online, or you can buy though an insurance broker. With more ways to purchase insurance than ever before the question facing the consumer is: "Should I go through a captive insurance...

1. Whose side are we on? Unlike an agent with Desjardins, Co-operators, or Belair who are employees of their insurance company and obligated to represent the best interests of their employers, your broker is employed by you.  The brokers’ professional governance...