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Appointments
Westland appoints industry veteran to new VP role
June 9, 2023 by Jason ContantWestland 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…
Introducing IBC’s two newest board members
May 25, 2023 by David GambrillSaad 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…
MPI announces new interim CEO and president
May 23, 2023 by David GambrillMarnie Kacher is now interim president and CEO of Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) while the province’s public auto insurer begins recruiting for a permanent leader. “MPI is an important Crown corporation and I want to thank Marnie Kacher for taking…
Canadian P&C industry luminary to head over the pond
May 11, 2023 by David GambrillCanadian property and casualty insurance industry luminary Adrian Hall will be taking on a new role as head of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ UK, Ireland, South Africa and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and African) Wholesale division in September 2023. Hall…
ICBC announces new president and CEO
May 1, 2023 by Jason ContantInsurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) board of directors has appointed David Wong as its new president and CEO, effective May 15. Wong, a chartered professional accountant, will join ICBC following years of experience at the province’s power utility, BC…
Meet WTW’s new North America Proposition Leader
April 17, 2023 by Jason ContantLaura Doddington has been appointed as WTW’s new North America Proposition Leader, the commercial brokerage announced Monday. Based in Toronto, Doddington will be responsible for pricing, product, claims and underwriting (PPCU) personal lines for WTW’s Insurance Consulting and Technology business.…
McDougall merges with 100-year-old brokerage
April 5, 2023 by Jason ContantMcDougall Insurance has merged with 100-year-old brokerage Rayburn Insurance Brokers Ltd., a fourth-generation family-owned business located in Tweed, Ont. Rayburn Insurance has been in business since 1922. The brokerage serves Tweed, Northbrook and surrounding areas, offering home, auto, commercial, farm,…
McDougall’s new leadership team
March 24, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoMcDougall Insurance Brokers announced Christian Hutchison has been appointed as president, effective immediately. He succeeds Don Stanton, who served as president for eight years. “These changes help to position McDougall Insurance for growth and continual improvement, and prepare us…
Hub announces new practice leaders in Canada
March 16, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoHub International named two new senior executives to its Canadian operations this month. Diane Stone has been appointed as education specialty practice leader in Canada. The appointment reflects Hub’s strategic investments in insurance, benefits and retirement, risk management, and…
Swiss Re’s new Canadian president and CEO
February 21, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoJolee Crosby has been appointed president and CEO of Swiss Re Canada & English Caribbean and will succeed Monica Ningen, who has been named CEO of U.S. P&C Reinsurance at Swiss Re. Both roles are effective July 1. Crosby…
Industry vet joins new brokerage
February 7, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoIndustry veteran Paul Martin has been appointed as chief operating officer of Lawrie Insurance Group. Previously, Martin was president and COO of KRG Insurance Brokers for more than 40 years — a position he maintained when KRG merged with RRJ…
Marsh McLennan names CEO for U.S. and Canada
February 1, 2023 by David GambrillPat Tomlinson has been named U.S. and Canada CEO of Marsh McLennan, the company announced Wednesday. Flavio Piccolomini has been named International CEO. Together, Tomlinson and Piccolomini will lead a new collaborative effort by the company to serve clients across…