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3 min read•November 2026

Sinistar Dedicates Its Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Recognition to Quebec’s Claims Adjusters

Some 15,000 families relocated, a growing international presence and a solution built through daily conversations with Quebec’s claims professionals.

4 min read•October 2026

Ex-Hippo Chief Claims Executive Peter Piotrowski Joins Sinistar

Ex-Hippo Chief Claims Executive Peter Piotrowski Joins Sinistar as Strategic Advisor to Support Next Phase of Growth

3 min read•July 2024

What Is Additional Living Expenses (ALE) or Loss of Use (LOU) Coverage?

Additional Living Expenses are a part of the Loss of Use insurance that can help if your house has become uninhabitable. Here’s a quick overview.

3 min read•June 2024

SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation Report

Sinistar recently obtained its SOC 2 Type 2 attestation. Learn more about SOC 2 and its role in cybersecurity.

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4 min read•October 2026

Sinistar Named a Company to Watch in Deloitte's 2026 Technology Fast 50

Deloitte Canada has named Sinistar to the Companies-to-Watch category of its 2026 Technology Fast 50 program. The Montreal-based temporary housing platform for insurance claims ranks 14th, with 251% revenue growth over three years.

1 min read•October 2026

Sinistar Named a Finalist for the Inaugural PLRB Innovation Showcase

Sinistar took the stage at the PLRB Innovation Summit in Dallas, Texas, as one of three finalists in the event's first-ever Innovation Showcase.

3 min read•September 2024

Sinistar CEO Alexis Vertefeuille Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Forbes has named Alexis Vertefeuille to its 30 Under 30 North America list for 2024. The renowned business magazine selected Sinistar’s founder and CEO in the Social Impact category.

4 min read•November 2023

Extreme Weather Impacts the Insurance Industry

Are you prepared for the surge in extreme weather claims? Learn how 2023’s unprecedented natural disasters are reshaping the insurance landscape.

5 min read•October 2023

Claims Adjusters: Self-Employment or Working for an Insurer?

Unsure what path to take in your claims adjusting career? Get insights into life as a staff, independent or public adjuster.

5 min read•October 2023

Claims Adjusters: Where to Find Your Next Job

Looking for the best job opportunities for claims adjusters in Canada? Boost your search today with these online resources.

4 min read•August 2023

The Different Types of Residential Ventilation Systems

Learn about the pros and cons of various home ventilation systems.

4 min read•June 2023

Canadian Claims Adjusters’ Code of Ethics

Learn about the essential principles of Canadian claims adjusters’ code of ethics. See how these guidelines protect policyholders’ and insurers’ interests.

3 min read•April 2023

How AI is Driving Innovation in the Canadian Insurance Sector

Learn how AI is driving innovation in the Canadian insurance sector from underwriting and pricing policies to claims management.