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IBAC president Traci Boland
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New president for national brokers’ association

October 18, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatino

Traci Boland is the new president of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC). Boland is partner and manager at Ontario West Insurance Brokers and Bill Blaney Insurance Brokers. She holds more than over 20 years’ experience in the industry

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Specialty insurer expands across Canada in five product lines

October 2, 2023 by Jason Contant

Specialty insurer Mosaic Insurance has expanded its offerings across Canada in five product lines — cyber, transactional liability, financial institutions, professional liability and environmental liability.  The global firm first opened an office in Toronto in July 2022 and now serves

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Behind IBC’s recent executive shuffle

September 18, 2023 by Jason Contant

Amanda Dean is now interim vice president of Insurance Bureau of Canada’s (IBC) Ontario region, temporarily moving over from her role as IBC’s vice president of Atlantic Canada following a decision by IBC’s former Ontario vice president, Kim Donaldson, to

Glen Hopkinson
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AXA XL names country manager for Canada

August 23, 2023 by David Gambrill

AXA XL has named Glen Hopkinson the new country manager for Canada. Removing the ‘interim’ tag from his title, the company said Monday that Hopkinson will lead AXA  XL’s insurance operations in the country, effective immediately. “Glen’s extensive insurance expertise,

Allison Bryce, WTW's national practice leader of personal lines for Canada.
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WTW appoints national practice leader of personal lines for Canada

August 4, 2023 by Jason Contant

WTW has appointed Allison Bryce as its national practice leader of personal lines for Canada. Bryce will be based in WTW’s Toronto office and will focus on deepening and expanding client relationships across the Canadian market, WTW said in an

Marc Ross, head of property and specialty in Canada for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
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Swiss Re names new Canadian head of property and specialty

July 21, 2023 by David Gambrill

Marc Ross will be the new head of property and specialty in Canada for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions effective Sept. 1, the company announced. Ross’s appointment is aligned with the date James Gasco becomes head of Canada for Swiss Re

Björn Bierfreund
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Zurich Canada names new CFO

July 11, 2023 by Jason Contant

Zurich Canada has named Björn Bierfreund as its new chief financial officer. He replaces Lori Cassidy, who was recently appointed CFO for Zurich Commercial Insurance. In his new role, Bierfreund will be responsible for the continued financial stewardship of Zurich

Eric Walker, Collectivfide
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Mutuals group Collectivfide appoints head of M&A

July 6, 2023 by David Gambrill

Collectivfide Insurance Group has appointed Eric Walker as its head of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Formed in 2019, Collectivfide’s shareholders represent mutual insurance companies in Ontario and across Canada. The company is committed to protecting the independent broker distribution channel.

Renato Rodrigues
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Insurer appoints industry veteran as president and CEO

June 23, 2023 by Jason Contant

Everest Insurance has appointed industry veteran Renato Rodrigues as president and CEO of Everest Insurance Company of Canada.  Rodrigues will lead Everest Canada’s insurance business strategy, overseeing its underwriting, claims, operations and finance functions, Everest Insurance said in a press

James Gasco
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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions names new head of Canada

June 13, 2023 by David Gambrill

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed James Gasco head of Canada for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, effective Sept. 1, 2023. Gasco succeeds Adrian Hall, who moves to London to become Head UK, Ireland, South Africa, and EMEA Wholesale for Swiss

Robert Beauchamp is Westland's VP of Quebec operations
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Westland appoints industry veteran to new VP role

June 9, 2023 by Jason Contant

Westland Insurance has appointed senior industry executive Robert Beauchamp as its new vice president of Quebec operations. Beauchamp will spearhead operations and drive growth in Quebec, the brokerage said in a press release. “This appointment marks Westland’s commitment to expanding

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Introducing IBC’s two newest board members

May 25, 2023 by David Gambrill

Saad Mered, CEO of Zurich Canada, and London Bradley, president and CEO of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, are the two latest additions to Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)’s board of directors. “The collective expertise and vision of IBC’s board