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Independent contractors play an essential role across industries like trucking, shipping and delivery. However, navigating the complexities of worker classification and ensuring the right insurance coverage can be challenging.

In a recent article by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Andrew Deutsch from our Accident & Health team breaks down the intricacies of classification laws and highlights the benefits of occupational accident insurance for independent contractors.

Music videos are a captivating part of pop culture, but behind the scenes, there’s a lot of risk management involved. Chuck Redington, Director of Risk Control, spoke with Insurance Business America about managing risks during music video production—from securing location permits to protecting artists and crews on set.

We are pleased to share a recent article by Intact Insurance’s Nelson Kefauver, CFA and Kilauren McShea in The D&O Diary, titled “Key Factors General Counsel Should Weigh Before Choosing Employed Lawyers’ Coverage”. They address crucial considerations such as coverage options, policy limits, and the importance of insurer reputation. Their insights are a must-read for general counsels seeking the right insurance. 

We are pleased to share a new podcast episode from the St Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF), featuring Andrew Deutsch from our Accident & Health team. Tune in as he discusses Occupational Accident Insurance – coverages, benefits, and more!

Mike Miller, Intact’s CEO of Global Specialty Lines, recently sat down with Insurance Insider US to talk about Intact’s specialty business, growth opportunities, and his views on the E&S market.

Intact's Carmen Duarte, VP Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact, was featured on the podcast "Let’s Get Surety" by the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP). Carmen provides insights on changing demographics of today’s world at work and how we can move forward to expand profitability and success through building a more diverse workforce.

Click the link to listen to the episode.

Technological innovations in the shipping industry can help bring significant advantages in risk mitigation and management, according to a recent article by Independent Agent Magazine. Experts in the marine insurance space, including Intact’s Sam Hellebush, provide insights on how digital transformation influences general operations and the underwriting of risks in the industry. Click the link to read.

Inflation, geopolitical factors and supply chain disruptions – all impact global trade, and in turn the marine market and its insurance. Intact Ocean Marine’s Sam Hellebush recently spoke with Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, outlining the challenges that 2023 is bringing to the commercial insurance marine market as it faces ripple effects from various global events. Click the link to read what Sam has to say.

The National Association of Women in Construction recently recognized Jennifer Morales from our Surety team as the "Best Person for the Job". Jennifer is a Commercial Underwriting Consultant and was featured in an NAWIC blog, where she talks about her career journey in insurance, her role now, and how initiatives at Intact and NAWIC have helped her grow. Jennifer concludes by encouraging women to explore opportunities within the construction field.