Independent contractors play an essential role across industries like trucking, shipping and delivery. However, navigating the complexities of worker classification and ensuring the right insurance coverage can be challenging.

In a recent article by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Andrew Deutsch from our Accident & Health team breaks down the intricacies of classification laws and highlights the benefits of occupational accident insurance for independent contractors.

Music videos are a captivating part of pop culture, but behind the scenes, there’s a lot of risk management involved. Chuck Redington, Director of Risk Control, spoke with Insurance Business America about managing risks during music video production—from securing location permits to protecting artists and crews on set.

TORONTO, July 30, 2024 /CNW/ - (TSX: IFC) 

Highlights

• Operating DPW^1,2 growth of 6%, largely organic and led by continued momentum in personal lines
• Combined ratio¹ of 87.1% reflected a solid underlying performance across all geographies and limited catastrophe activity
• Net operating income per share¹ increased to $4.86 (and EPS of $4.04) driven by very strong underwriting results, as well as solid growth in investment and distribution income
• Operating ROE¹ increased by 4 points year-over-year to 17.0%, while a 13.7% ROE¹ fuelled a BVPS¹ growth of 15% over the same period
• Strong balance sheet with $2.9 billion of total capital margin¹ from solid earnings and adjusted debt-to-total capital ratio¹ down to 19.8%

PLYMOUTH, Minn., July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions is pleased to announce two leadership changes. Kirk Garrett has been named President of Striior Insurance Solutions and Tony Falcone has been promoted to President of Intact's Inland Marine business.