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Wawanesa names new VP of Ontario for P&C operations
December 14, 2022 by David GambrillSusan Williams-Bonet is Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company’s new vice president of Ontario for the company’s P&C operations. She takes over for Josie Porto, who retires this year following a distinguished 36-year career with Wawanesa. “Together with our broker partners, we…
Canadian P&C insurer reveals plan to go private
December 9, 2022 by David GambrillThe Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island (ICPEI) has proposed deal that would have company directors, executives, certain employees and investors buy a majority stake in the insurance company and take its ownership private. The proposed deal was announced Friday…
New president and CEO at Jones Deslauriers
December 8, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoScott Irwin is now president and CEO of Jones Deslauriers, a Navacord broker partner. He succeeds Eric Osbourne, Jones Deslauriers’ president and CEO of 15 years, who has taken on a new role at Navacord. Jones DesLauriers is a…
Acera Insurance names industry vet as new CFO
December 7, 2022 by David GambrillFayeanne Beattie is the new chief financial officer of Acera Insurance. She has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry in various roles, primarily in finance. Most recently she was the CFO of Gallagher Global Brokerage Americas,…
Meet WTW’s new corporate risk and broking leader for Montréal
December 6, 2022 by David GambrillSimon Castonguay has been named WTW’s corporate risk and broking market leader for Montréal, the brokerage announced Tuesday. He will be responsible for overall business strategy and client service in the region. Also, he will be a member of the…
Meet BFL Canada’s new president
November 30, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoBFL Canada has appointed Lisa Giannone as president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2023. She succeeds Barry Lorenzetti who founded BFL in 1987. After a 35-year tenure as president and CEO, Lorenzetti will continue to serve as…
Meet Aviva Canada’s new CFO
November 21, 2022 by David GambrillNav Dhillon will join Aviva Canada as Chief Financial Officer, starting December 2022. “I’m delighted to welcome Nav into Aviva’s executive leadership team,” Aviva Canada CEO Jason Storah said in an announcement. “Nav brings with him a broad range of experience in…
Why the hard market may be here to stay
November 15, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoDespite 17 quarters of rate increases, insurers return on equity (ROE) is still below target, and these hard market conditions may not be going anywhere for awhile, a Gallagher executive said during an industry webinar. Broker’s clients may be able…
Behind the upcoming CEO change at Westland
November 15, 2022 by Jason ContantWestland Insurance Group is looking to evolve its leadership and talent by bringing in different backgrounds and perspectives, the brokerage’s outgoing CEO, Jason Wubs, told Canadian Underwriter in a recent interview. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, Jamie Lyons will become president…
New claims-management service launches certificate program for insurers
November 11, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoA new claims management program, which enables insurance companies to divert waste from landfills by recycling flooring and drywall during the claims and restoration process, has officially launched its certification program. The EcoClaim certificate program will enable insurers to…
Nicole to be typical fall storm, but officials warn of outages where Fiona hit hard
November 11, 2022 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Environment Canada says the Category 1 hurricane that hit Florida early this morning will feel like a typical fall storm when the weather system makes its way to the East Coast this weekend. But officials are warning to…
Insurance executive recognized as global LGBT+ leader
November 10, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoJames Bond, senior vice president and chief legal and governance officer at Wawanesa has been recognized as a Top 100 LGBT+ Executive. The award is part of the global list of Outstanding LGBT+ Executive Role Models supported by Yahoo Finance. …