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HUB International Ontario’s Karishma Gabriel says AI is speeding up attacks from hours to minutes, and that standalone AI cyber policies may not be far off

BIG's Neil Culp says most small and mid-sized employers don't think they need EPL coverage – right up until they find out the hard way that they do

Transport and logistics risk has rarely moved this fast. Post-pandemic supply chain volatility, diesel dependency, and shifting shipping routes around geopolitical flashpoints such as the Strait of Hormuz mean the risk picture for road and marine clients can change well before renewal. For brokers, that puts a premium on asking better questions and catching what clients don't think to disclose. In this episode, Andrew Kidd, Chief Underwriting Officer at NTI, and Alisha Hill, Head of Platforms at NTI, unpack how the transport insurance provider is helping brokers stay a step ahead of disruption, from mapping a client's full supply chain to understanding how a well-tested marine wording can adapt automatically when shipping patterns shift. Both guests bring specific, practical guidance brokers can use in their very next client conversation. Key Takeaways: - Early notification at the time of a loss is the single biggest factor in a good claims outcome - Why physically walking a client's yard can surface risk changes that declarations miss - How NTI's package policies are designed to close gaps between commercial motor and liability cover - How globally standardised marine wordings adjusted automatically when shipping patterns shifted around the Strait of Hormuz - The one question brokers should ask every transport client about claims readiness Tune in now to hear how brokers can turn disruption into an opportunity to prove their worth.

From assumption gaps to labor shortages, Valerie Cusano breaks down why risk management needs to be built into multi-unit construction from day one, not bolted on when problems arise

AXA's Matt Briggs discusses the emerging risks reshaping commercial property insurance, from lithium-ion batteries and net zero retrofits to climate change and what underwriters look for in a well-managed risk.

Anthony Saunders says every broker should understand their clients' exposure to environmental externalities. The partnership director for EnviroSure at Gow-Gates Insurance Australasia in Sydney says it's not just about protecting the client - any liability not covered for a client by the broker can become a direct exposure against the broker's own professional indemnity insurance.

Prevention, collaboration and changing expectations are reshaping construction insurance. AXA's Andrew Hogg shares where the market is heading.

Navacord's Robert Beeston breaks down how these pressures are colliding to change how construction risk gets priced and placed

NFP's Randy Ramkissoon says one GPS tracker isn't enough anymore – thieves know where to look, and the claims are getting more severe

Coverdrone's Phil Heath and Richard Webb discuss the growth of drone insurance and what it reveals about insuring emerging technologies.

BFL Canada's Hector Plascencia says the gap between identifying a risk and actually understanding its business impact is where most organizations fall short

In this episode of IB Talk, Insurance Business editor Gia Snape sits down with Howden US' Jared Dubrowski to unpack a growing blind spot in the global push toward sustainability: the hidden risks embedded in green energy technologies. As investment pours into solar, wind and battery storage, these assets are widely seen as environmentally friendly alternatives to carbon-based energy. But Dubrowski challenges that assumption, pointing to a critical issue often overlooked by project owners and insurers alike—the full lifecycle of these technologies. From lithium-ion battery fires to the disposal of aging solar panels, the conversation explores how environmental exposures don’t end when energy is generated. Instead, they shift to end-of-life risks, including hazardous materials, landfill liability, and the long-tail impact of improper disposal.

Aon’s Daniel Ocampo explains how sustainability, global risks and energy transition are reshaping insurance capacity, pricing and strategy for Canadian businesses today

In this episode of IB Talk we put underwriters under the microscope with broker James Still, director of Still Insured. What do these guardians of market sustainability do well and what needs to improve? Still examines the underwriter's role that brokers need to appreciate, praises their risk analysis capabilities, and delivers his verdict with case studies from his own business.

Managing general agents are transforming insurance with speed, specialization, and technology. TMPAA president Brian Cohen joins IB Talk to unpack the current state of the program market, highlight emerging opportunities for brokers, and explain why adaptability (not scale) will define the industry’s future leaders