SME

How the right coverage can shield Canadian SMEs from trade turbulence

Brokers are now being pushed to bring trade credit, political risk and supply chain coverage into the SME mainstream

Josh Recamara May 24, 2026

SMEs chasing lower premiums may be exposing themselves to bigger losses

TD Insurance’s Tang Trang says SMEs often trade protection for savings, leaving businesses exposed to costly gaps when claims hit

SMEs aren’t the problem in cyber uptake – the market is, says CFC cyber chief

Maher estimates that only 10–15% of Canadian companies get standalone cyber cover, compared with 30–40% in the US

Zensurance issues small business grants

The latest grant reflects a snapshot of emerging exposures that P&C carriers and brokers must capture

Canadian SMEs still flying under the insurance radar in 2026

TD Insurance's Tang Trang says many small businesses lack proper coverage, which leaves them exposed to costly claims

Human error is the biggest cyber threat facing Canadian SMEs, says expert

BOXX’s Jonathan Weekes says SMEs face rising cyber risk as human error, limited resources, and time pressures leave businesses increasingly vulnerable

Canadian SMEs face benefits squeeze as health costs surge

Beneva's Sunil Hirjee says SMEs can manage rising benefit costs by reviewing claims quarterly and focusing on prevention, virtual care, and smarter plan design

“Uninsurable” outages? Rural Ontario businesses push for backup‑power funding

Local leaders are hoping a provincial grant or cost-share scheme will be implemented

Credit stress concentrates in Canada’s SME sector as bank delinquencies rise

New data signals shifting risk for lenders and trade credit insurers