Damage arising from hail storms is the leading cause of severe thunderstorm loss in Canada, according to Steve Bowen of Aon Benfield, with the most common claim types being personal property home owners and personal automobiles. Southern Alberta is at particular risk given its proximity to the mountains and rapidly shifting weather patterns. The Insurance […]

Thank you to Arthur Diamond from Diamond Brothers for this testimonial: “The Heavy Haulage Industry has gone through many ‘ups and downs’ over the last few years and our business has had to adapt accordingly. Austbrokers Terrace has worked alongside us during this period, keeping us informed at all times of how our insurances are […]

If you’re thinking of buying an insurance policy for something you don’t know much about or insuring something fairly unusual, you might want to think about using an insurance broker. They’re experts in the market and – even with run-of-the-mill insurance – they can often find you better cover at a great price. Many people […]

Keep protesting! That’s the message QBE CEO Group John Neal had for climate change activists and investors, who launched a publicity-generating attack on the company recently, to coincide with the insurer’s shareholder meeting. Neal said he encouraged them to protest the company’s underwriting of the fossil fuel industry, saying their voices were ‘important’ in the climate change […]