Lanes Insurance

Ransomware used to have rules. AI just blew them up.

Navacord's Patrick Bourk says negotiators used to know exactly who they were dealing with – now they may be up against hobbyists who don't even understand how encryption keys work.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/cyber/ransomware-used-to-have-rules--ai-just-blew-them-up-577142.aspx

$122M in EV rebate claims made since start of new program as dealers wait to be paid.

Ottawa has allocated about $2.3 billion toward the rebate program, which is to last up to five years.

https://canadianunderwriter.ca/2026/05/29/122m-in-ev-rebate-claims-made-since-start-of-new-program-as-dealers-wait-to-be-paid/

What an El Niño summer could mean for Alberta insurance

It is of no surprise to Albertans that weather patterns have a direct impact on insurance claims. Out of the top ten costliest insurance disasters in the country, Alberta is the location of six.

https://lanesinsurance.com/what-an-el-nino-summer-could-mean-for-alberta-insurance/

Body shops, importers on the hook as EV mandate fallout ripples through supply chain, broker says.

A lack of domestic production and longer repair times are exposing “forgotten” areas to new risks – and higher insurance costs.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/auto-motor/body-shops-importers-on-the-hook-as-ev-mandate-fallout-ripples-through-supply-chain-broker-says-576781.aspx

Canadian MGAs propose ‘fit-for-purpose’ regulations.
CAMGA White Paper recommends modifying Fair Treatment of Consumers rules to accommodate role of MGAs.

https://canadianunderwriter.ca/2026/05/25/canadian-mgas-propose-fit-for-purpose-regulations/

Travel risk is rising; expectations are too

Allianz Global Assistance Canada on rising disruption and the growing role of travel insurance.

https://premium.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca-2026-exclusivefeature-travel-risk-is-rising-expectations-are-too/p/1

In the face of the cloud, cyber insurance is evolving.

Canadian businesses are shifting towards cloud-based systems and standardized software platforms, a move causing experts to warn that supply chain and infrastructure-related cyber breaches are expected to rise.

https://lanesinsurance.com/in-the-face-of-the-cloud-cyber-insurance-is-evolving/

Can cyber insurance survive the Mythos shock?

Executives believe adaptation is possible – but not guaranteed across the market

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/breaking-news/can-cyber-insurance-survive-the-mythos-shock-575437.aspx

Pet safety and insurance while travelling in your motorhome. According to a survey conducted by Go RVing, plenty of motorhome owners prioritize their pet when travelling.

https://lanesinsurance.com/pet-safety-and-insurance-while-travelling-in-your-motorhome/

The AI-native insurer

Five strategies to transform risk into resilience, writes Ralitsa Nenkova, global insurance leader, Kyndryl Consult.

https://premium.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca-2026-exclusivefeature-the-ai-native-insurer/p/1?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=idc&utm_content=KMADV-037443