10/16/2024
Record-high claim counts, at a time when the industry is grappling with a well-documented labour shortage, have P&C industry professionals concerned about their mental health, according to a recent study conducted by a Canadian Underwriter. Competition or, more specifically, concerns about ‘appearing weak’ to peers or managers — is a major worry and also a major reason why industry employees are not talking about – or taking time off – to address their mental health issues.
Competition in the Canadian P&C industry is a major reason why industry professionals are keeping mental health concerns to themselves.