What’s new

Rating updates to Ontario and BC Personal Property

Personal Lines

February 19, 2026

We’re updating Personal Property premiums in Ontario and BC to support rating precision — changes take effect February 20 for new business and May 6 for renewals.

Claims trends shaping 2026: What brokers should be watching

Corporate

February 19, 2026

Claims trends across auto, property, and fraud continue to evolve, driven by rising verification needs, more complex investigations, and increasing identity‑related risks. We outline where claims are shifting and how you can take action with your clients moving forward.

Level up your expertise: Join our monthly personal lines broker training

Personal Lines

February 05, 2026

Boost your Personal Lines skills with our monthly live training sessions led by Alison Buckle, Senior Personal Lines Underwriter, and Trish Audit, Personal Lines Underwriting Specialist. Each session covers core underwriting basics and Guidewire tips to help you stay confident in your day‑to‑day work. Register for any upcoming date and keep your expertise sharp.

Personal lines

Introducing the 2026 Gore University Course Catalogue

February 05, 2026

Explore the 2026 Gore University Course Catalogue—your go‑to resource for insurance education and broker development. Access foundational learning, advanced technical training, leadership skills, and flexible formats designed to support your growth. Start learning at university.goremutual.ca.

Rating updates to Personal Property

January 08, 2026

We’re updating Personal Property rates for British Columbia homeowners to better reflect risk based on individual characteristics—changes take effect January 21 for new business and April 6 for renewals.

Winter is coming: Help Main Street businesses stay resilient

December 11, 2025

Winter brings unique risks—snow, ice, high winds, and freezing rain. Help clients stay ahead with practical tips: inspect signage, keep entrances clear, protect windows, prepare for outages, and review coverage. Proactive planning means safer, more resilient businesses.

Navigating the soft insurance market with confidence

November 27, 2025

Canada’s P&C market is softening—bringing flexibility, competitive pricing, and opportunity. For brokers, this is the moment to go beyond price: focus on coverage, address emerging risks, and reinforce long-term protection.

Commercial lines

Introducing the 2026 Gore University Course Catalogue

February 05, 2026

Explore the 2026 Gore University Course Catalogue—your go‑to resource for insurance education and broker development. Access foundational learning, advanced technical training, leadership skills, and flexible formats designed to support your growth. Start learning at university.goremutual.ca.

A deeper look at our segments: Manufacturing

February 05, 2026

Take a closer look at our manufacturing segment in Commercial Lines. This quick‑reference guide highlights the types of businesses we’re targeting, key underwriting considerations, and a real‑world example of an account we wrote.

A deeper look at our segment: Automobile trade

January 08, 2026

Take a closer look at our automobile trade segment in Commercial Lines. This quick-reference guide highlights the types of businesses we’re targeting, key underwriting considerations, and a real-world example of an account we wrote.

Winter is coming: Help Main Street businesses stay resilient

December 11, 2025

Winter brings unique risks—snow, ice, high winds, and freezing rain. Help clients stay ahead with practical tips: inspect signage, keep entrances clear, protect windows, prepare for outages, and review coverage. Proactive planning means safer, more resilient businesses.

Corporate

Introducing the 2026 Gore University Course Catalogue

February 05, 2026

Explore the 2026 Gore University Course Catalogue—your go‑to resource for insurance education and broker development. Access foundational learning, advanced technical training, leadership skills, and flexible formats designed to support your growth. Start learning at university.goremutual.ca.

Building resilience together: What brokers need to know from Gore Mutual’s Purpose Insights Report

February 05, 2026

Canadian Underwriter’s feature on our 2025 Purpose Insights Report highlights a key gap: while brokers are leading climate resilience conversations, many homeowners still see resilience mainly as a financial issue. The Report offers clear insights and tools to make these discussions easier and more actionable.

Gore named a Waterloo Area Top Employer for 17 consecutive years

February 05, 2026

Gore Mutual has been named a Waterloo Area Top Employer for the 17th year, recognizing our continued focus on supporting our people and communities. Thanks to your support through the Brokers for Good program, we created a collective impact of $305,000 invested back into our communities.

Broker Guide: Customer membership status after the Beneva merger

January 22, 2026

Gore customers who meet Beneva’s natural person criteria are now members of Beneva. Letters went out in early January with voting and registration details for the April 23 annual meeting, along with guidance on what this change means—no impact to coverage, pricing, or policy terms.