The commercial insurance landscape continues to evolve, and property owners and managers are feeling the impact. This session will provide a practical overview of the current insurance market for commercial real estate, including what’s driving changes in premiums, coverage capacity, exclusions, and deductibles.
Participants will gain insight into whether the market is shifting toward hard or soft conditions and how insurers are assessing risk in today’s environment. The discussion will also explore how claims history is influencing renewals and what building owners and managers can do to better position their properties during the renewal process.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of market trends and practical strategies to help present their buildings more effectively to insurers and brokers, ultimately supporting more successful renewal outcomes.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This session is designed for professionals involved in the ownership, management, and risk oversight of commercial real estate, including:
Anyone responsible for insurance renewals, building operations, or risk management will benefit from a clearer understanding of current insurance market conditions and strategies to better position their properties during the renewal process.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Professional Bio – Sheldon Bos, CIP
Sheldon Bos, CIP is a Chartered Insurance Professional with more than 25 years of experience in commercial insurance, underwriting, operations management, and brokerage ownership. Known for his practical, client‑focused approach, Sheldon has built his career supporting organizations across Western Canada ranging from small businesses to large, multi‑location enterprises by helping them understand the nuanced commercial insurance landscape, assess and plan for future risks, and strengthen their insurance and risk mitigation strategies.
Sheldon currently serves as a Client Executive with NFP Canada, where he advises clients on commercial insurance and risk management strategies tailored to industries such as hospitality, restaurants, hotels, multi-occupancy retail centres, commercial and industrial real estate, construction, and property managers. His work combines technical expertise with hands‑on business experience, positioning him as a trusted advisor to executives, owners, and operational leaders.
Prior to joining NFP, Sheldon held multiple senior leadership roles, including Regional Management, Brokerage Partner, Director of Commercial Insurance, and Director of Operations at several Alberta and Manitoba insurance organizations.
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