CNA Blog— From the Experts

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming increasingly important for businesses across all sectors, including insurance. One of the key benefits of ESG is its impact on talent acquisition and retention, which is critical for the insurance industry.

We all know the insurance market is cyclical. Right now, a hard market is causing policyholders and their brokers to search for alternative solutions to offset increased premiums and restrictive terms.

From an underwriting standpoint, one of the more prominent changes within the industry is centered around Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance where the focus on certain exposures has evolved dramatically over the last few years.

After more than a century of manufacturing improvements built off of Ford’s innovation comes the latest phase of modernization – the rise of the smart factory through the use of intelligent manufacturing.

With new technology platforms inherited from M&A transactions such as digital systems, smart technology, and sometimes artificial intelligence brings with it its own set of cybersecurity risks as the cyber-attack surface has increased.

The Bank of Canada reported a consumer price index (CPI) of 6.9% in September, with the cost of commodities forecasted to increase. This, combined with the lingering supply chain crisis, means that everything is increasing in cost and is less readily available, including automobile parts, specialized equipment and building materials.

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical trial enrolments were largely paused unless the trial was directly related to vaccine development or COVID-19 care.

The current economy is being influenced by several key factors, including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, which can lead to catastrophic events such as floods, storms and hurricanes.

When an individual interacts with the healthcare system, that person expects to receive safe, high-quality care. Unfortunately, inadvertent harm – a diagnostic error – may occur at any point along the continuum of patient care.

Our vision at CNA is anchored on building an inclusive workplace culture that welcomes and celebrates difference, enabling everyone to do their best work.