Hospitality

Wildfire smoke tests Canada’s event market as cancellation cover lags

Wildfire smoke tests Canada’s event market as cancellation cover lags

Michael McDermott says rising climate risks, including wildfire smoke, are exposing gaps in Canada’s event protection – with cancellation cover still lagging behind exposure

Branislav Urosevic Apr 08, 2026
World Cup could quietly leave restaurants and hotels underinsured

World Cup could quietly leave restaurants and hotels underinsured

Maruf Hasan says many hospitality businesses are still insured on last year’s numbers, leaving them exposed during peak World Cup demand

Iran threatens international tourist sites as war with U.S. and Israel deepens

Iran threatens international tourist sites as war with U.S. and Israel deepens

Tehran vows attacks on parks and tourist hubs as war with U.S. and Israel escalates, raising fears for travelers worldwide

Winter’s most 'boring' hazard is driving the biggest sport insurance claims, not on-ice crashes

Winter’s most 'boring' hazard is driving the biggest sport insurance claims, not on-ice crashes

Organizers fixate on on-ice collisions and ski crashes, but claims data tells a different story – the biggest winter losses often start at the doorway

Canada’s small community events are struggling with risk, says expert

Canada’s small community events are struggling with risk, says expert

They face mounting risk and budget pressures, as limited expertise and late insurance planning heighten risk exposure, says HDI's Michael McDermott

Hospitality risks are shifting as economic pressures mount in 2026

Hospitality risks are shifting as economic pressures mount in 2026

Jatinder Bassi says softer demand, shifting labour pressures and uneven insurance capacity will test hospitality resilience

On the rocks: Is hospitality coverage headed for a liability hangover?

On the rocks: Is hospitality coverage headed for a liability hangover?

As rookie servers mix up more than drinks, SUM Insurance is tightening the lid on bar-side risk

Rising risks reshape hospitality and festival insurance in Canada

Rising risks reshape hospitality and festival insurance in Canada

Carrie Clermont says Canadian organizers must now demonstrate comprehensive risk management long before an event takes place

Hospitality risks demand cross-industry solutions, SWG underwriter warns

Hospitality risks demand cross-industry solutions, SWG underwriter warns

Julia De Stefano says hospitality businesses are blending exposures across sectors, making collaboration essential

IB TALK

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