From three C’s to five: how surety underwriting is evolving

From three C’s to five: how surety underwriting is evolving Jul 21, 2026 By John Thorpe, Regional Vice President, Prairies From the desk of a Western Canada underwriter, the current construction market is being shaped by a surge in Federal infrastructure spending, resulting in an escalation in project size and complexity. We have seen advances … Continued

The BUILD America 250 Act: What We Know and Why It Matters

The BUILD America 250 Act: What We Know and Why It Matters Jul 14, 2026 By: George James, Senior Vice President, Head of US Surety A key topic of discussion at the recent Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. was the proposed BUILD America 250 Act, an encouraging example … Continued

Trisura Renews IBAC Partnership for 2026

Trisura Renews IBAC Partnership for 2026 Jun 30, 2026 Toronto, June 29, 2026 – The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is pleased to announce that Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company has maintained its support for the Broker Identity Program (BIP) at the Magenta Level. Trisura’s sponsorship will support IBAC’s Broker Identity Program (BIP), a national … Continued

The Lost Art of Building Relationships

The Lost Art of Building Relationships From the Dining Room Table to the Boardroom Table Nov 13, 2025 By: Chris Faber At Trisura, we’ve always believed that what makes the insurance industry special is the people. Collaboration and partnership are what drive our success, and it’s often those very qualities that first draw people to … Continued

Trisura’s 12th Annual Softball Tournament Raises $43,000 for Stepstones for Youth

Trisura’s 12th Annual Softball Tournament Raises $43,000 for Stepstones for Youth Sep 25, 2025 By: Calem Greenan On September 18, 2025, Trisura hosted its 12th Annual Softball Tournament. This year, the tournament supported Stepstones for Youth, an award-winning Toronto-based charity that helps vulnerable youth successfully transition out of the welfare system and build brighter futures … Continued

Trisura’s “Summer in February!” Curling FunSpiel Raises Over $14,000 for Toronto Foundation for Student Success

Trisura’s “Summer in February!” Curling FunSpiel Raises Over $14,000 for Toronto Foundation for Student Success Feb 07, 2025 By: Calem Greenan On Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, Trisura held its annual Curling FunSpiel in aid of the Toronto Foundation for Student Success. Centered around a “Summer in February!” theme, we hit the ice for an unforgettable … Continued

A grand slam for Trisura’s 11th Annual Softball Tournament!

A grand slam for Trisura’s 11th Annual Softball Tournament! Sep 13, 2024 By: Calem Greenan On September 10, 2024, Trisura hosted its 11th Annual Softball Tournament in support of Inner City Outreach, a local charity focused on transforming the Jane and Finch community through youth mentorship, education, and development. Thank you to all of the … Continued

Trisura’s 10th Annual Softball Tournament

Trisura’s 10th Annual Softball Tournament Sep 28, 2023 By: Trisura On September 21, 2023, Trisura held its 10th Annual softball tournament in support of Stella’s Place. Stella’s Place is a local charity that provides mental health support services to youths and young adults. A big thank you to all the brokers who participated this year … Continued

Defend your business from cyberattacks with CyberSecure Canada

Defend your business from cyberattacks with CyberSecure Canada Is your business prepared for battle? Oct 25, 2022 Battle against cyber criminals, that is. These modern-day pirates are multiplying on the digital high seas, targeting businesses large and small with a chilling array of assaults – disruptive hacks, malware, ransomware (demanding a ransom payment from their … Continued

Changes in Surety as the Construction Industry Rebounds Post Pandemic

Changes in Surety as the Construction Industry Rebounds Post Pandemic Oct 28, 2021 By: John Thorpe The Canadian construction industry has been remarkably resilient over the past 18 months and has enjoyed a surprisingly low number of contractor defaults notwithstanding the headwinds brought on by the pandemic. As we emerge from the pandemic, the surety … Continued