Truckers scramble for new routes as tariffs bring shipments to a halt

MONTREAL – Trucking companies have begun to halt shipments, mull layoffs and scramble for new routes as tariffs wreak havoc on cross-border trade. The lead-up to U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports as well…The post Truckers scramble for new routes as tariffs bring shipments to a halt appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

Residents of Ontario municipality question need for service line warranties

Some Brant County residents are questioning the validity of municipally branded letters they received from a third party advertising sewer and water line warranties, but the county says the mailers are legitimate. Homeowners connected to municipal water and sewer systems…The post Residents of Ontario municipality question need for service line warranties appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.

Fraud trends an opportunity to educate on personal insurance

Canadians lost $638 million to fraud in 2024, yet only around 5% to 10% of all potential cases are being reported, data from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shows. What’s more, financial fraud losses increased over the past four years, totalling more…The post Fraud trends an opportunity to educate on personal insurance appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.