https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:33:15 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-climate-change-is-impacting-home-insurance-rates-in-canada/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-climate-change-is-impacting-home-insurance-rates-in-canada/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:55:46 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10545 Whether it's the wild fires of 2016 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, or tornadoes and flooding in southern Ontario, this article summarizes an eye opening array of catastrophic events across Canada that have resulted in billions of dollars of loss. Although the challenge is daunting,  the industry as a whole, should embrace the opportunity (and manage the risks) presented by severe weather and climate change, in a proactive manner.  Experts say that if we don't act quickly, the long term results could be devastating to the industry, all levels of government and ultimately the consumer.  ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-climate-change-is-impacting-home-insurance-rates-in-canada/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10241/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10241/#respond Mon, 27 Dec 2021 11:55:13 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10241 Eco-anxiety is real. A recent survey indicates that 74% of Canadians are either "worried" or "very worried" about climate change.  This is particularly true of our younger generation.  There's no doubt that it's difficult to watch communities across our great country (and the world) battling floods, fires and other natural disasters thought to be a direct result of the earth's negative environmental changes.  Experts say that taking immediate action to live in hope is the best way to cope, versus living in fear and dread.  ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10241/feed/ 0