Inside the Rise of Drone Insurance
In this episode of IB Talk, Phil Heath and Richard Webb of Cover Drone discuss the evolution of drone insurance from a niche request in 2007 to a global specialty market. They explain how the need to replace risky human tasks with drones sparked the business, the challenges of securing aviation capacity without historical data, and how Cover Drone now offers two flexible policies covering every drone activity, managed digitally with in‑house claims. Their perspective combines Phil’s decades of broking experience and Richard’s underwriting background, highlighting the importance of customer service, rapid product evolution, and industry education.
Hidden Risks in Green Energy: Insurance Gaps in Solar, Batteries, and Beyond
In this episode of IB Talk, host Gia Snape talks with Jared Dabrowski, Environmental Transaction Leader at Howden US, about the hidden risks of green‑energy projects, especially the end‑of‑life disposal of solar panels, wind turbines and battery storage. Dabrowski highlights...
Global Turbulence Is Reshaping Climate Risk for Canadian Businesses
In this episode of IB Talk, Aon ESG specialist Daniel Ocampo discusses the evolving climate and sustainability risks facing Canadian businesses, focusing on the oil‑sands sector’s need to demonstrate transition progress to European reinsurers and the growing physical threats of...
In 2026, SMEs Face Evolving Risks and Opportunities and Need the Right Broker to Navigate Them
In this episode, Grant Williamson, Head of Corporate Risk and Broking Canada at Willis, outlines the top risks facing Canadian SMEs in 2026, highlighting cyber threats, tariff‑driven economic uncertainty, volatile supply chains, and evolving consumer buying habits. He stresses that...
Why Interconnected Threats Are Reshaping Complex Risk Strategy in Canada
In this episode, Erin Magilton of Hub International discusses how climate shocks, cyber threats, and supply‑chain disruptions are increasingly interlinked, forcing Canadian organisations to rethink risk strategy. She argues that effective resilience requires a blend of advanced analytics and human...