As businesses increasingly rely on AI for customer service, decision-making, and everyday operations, new liability questions are emerging. An AI-generated error, data breach, or inaccurate recommendation could have implications for cyber, E&O, or general liability coverage, depending on the circumstances.

Attn, BROKERS: Are you working on a risk with boiler, machinery, or other critical equipment exposure? If you are, then your client can tell you: when one piece of equipment stops, the whole business can feel it. For equipment-reliant businesses, a mechanical or electrical failure can create more than a repair bill. 

Jason Wiesner, Founder & CEO of Huddle Underwriting Solutions Inc., will be speaking at The Canadian Fabricare Association's CleanExpo’26: Canada’s premier fabricare conference and trade show. The topic? Building the CFA National Insurance Program "A practical look at why member participation, exposure data, and loss experience matter, when building a stronger national insurance solution for the Canadian Fabricare Industry"

Canada’s commercial insurance market has continued to soften in 2026, with increased capacity creating more competition across a number of lines. However, U.S.-exposed risks remain an important exception.

The work being performed matters as much as the trade itself. Contractors can face liability from third-party bodily injury, property damage, completed operations, subcontracted work, and the environments in which they operate.

The value of a machine is only part of the exposure. Contractors rely on equipment to keep projects moving, so a theft or major loss can quickly create ripple effects beyond the damaged or missing asset itself.

A broker partner came to Huddle Underwriting Solutions Inc. with a multi-location commercial property portfolio, carrying total insured values in excess of $2B. We didn’t just “place the risk.” We played to win the account. This was our approach…

Pollution exposure is not limited to businesses handling obviously hazardous materials. Contractors, manufacturers, property owners, and service businesses can all face environmental risks depending on their operations, locations, transportation activities, and waste-disposal practices…

Cyber insurance continues to evolve alongside the changing threat landscape, but recent industry discussion highlights a growing disconnect between risk management expectations and client confidence in coverage…