Hospitality
Canada is chasing World Cup dollars while ignoring the liability waiting underneath
Maruf Hasan says ordinary homeowners turning their basements into Airbnbs may have no idea their insurance won't cover them
Branislav Urosevic May 06, 2026
New festival risks – from crowd crush to 'needle attacks' – force insurers to rethink exposure
Event organisers are being forced to rethink crowd safety as incidents escalate, with insurers demanding faster communication and stricter on-site controls
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
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
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
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
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
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?
As rookie servers mix up more than drinks, SUM Insurance is tightening the lid on bar-side risk
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Canadian businesses know their nat cat exposure – they just don't know what it means
BFL Canada's Hector Plascencia says the gap between identifying a risk and actually understanding its business impact is where most organizations fall short
Global turbulence is reshaping climate risk for Canadian businesses
Aon’s Daniel Ocampo explains how sustainability, global risks and energy transition are reshaping insurance capacity, pricing and strategy for Canadian businesses today
In 2026, SMEs face evolving risks and opportunities and need the right broker to navigate them
WTW's Grant Williamson shares key insights for SMEs on managing cyber, supply chain and emerging risks