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Appointments
Brooke Hunter elected to UNIBA Partners board
November 4, 2021 by Greg MeckbachCanadian commercial brokerage CEO Brooke Hunter is now on the board of UNIBA Partners, a Brussels-based organization. UNIBA, which operates in more than 130 countries, announced Hunter’s election Wednesday. UNIBA is comprised of more than 70 independent, owner-led brokers. In…
Job opening: Lead this global Top 3 brokerage’s Canadian operation
October 14, 2021 by Greg MeckbachIf you think you have what it takes to lead Willis Towers Watson’s Canadian corporate risk and brokerage business, the job is open and it’s not too late to apply. “We’re currently interviewing,” said Ofelia Isabel, managing director, Toronto market…
New Canadian P&C broking head for Willis Towers Watson
August 20, 2021 by Greg MeckbachDublin-based brokerage Willis Towers Watson PLC has appointed Kate Mead as head of its Canadian property and casualty broking team. Mead was previously Willis Towers Watson’s practice leader for the midwest, northeast United States and Canadian environmental business, the brokerage…
Former State Farm Canada head Bellissimo joins industry regulator board
August 17, 2021 by Greg MeckbachBarbara Bellissimo, former chief agent for State Farm Canada, is now on the board of Ontario’s insurance regulator. The Ontario Financial Services Regulatory Authority announced Monday that Bellissimo is a member of its board of directors effective Aug. 12. Bellissimo…
Former Bermuda reinsurer CEO now on Intact board of directors
July 23, 2021 by Greg MeckbachEmmanuel Clarke, a former CEO of Bermuda insurer PartnerRe Ltd., is now on Intact Financial Corporation’s board of directors, Toronto-based Intact announced Thursday. Clarke, a French national, was appointed CEO of PartnerRe in 2016, shortly after EXOR S.p.A. completed its…
New industry anti-fraud group gets its first CEO
July 19, 2021 by Greg MeckbachTerri O’Brien, a former vice president at TD Bank, is now CEO of Équité Association, the anti-fraud organization announced Monday. Équité Association is a new organization that integrates Canadian National Insurance Crime Services (CANATICS) and the IBC’s investigative services division.…
Former Aviva Canada VP now CEO of TD Insurance
July 7, 2021 by Greg MeckbachJames Russell, a former senior executive with The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company and Aviva Canada, is now leading The Toronto-Dominion Bank’s property and casualty insurers. Russell’s appointment results from a re-assignment of several TD senior managers. Russell has…
April Canada unveils its new CEO, transition plan
June 22, 2021 by David GambrillAfter eight years in Quebec with April Canada, Sebastien Gabez is leaving the Canadian operations to join April in the Caribbean, effective July 1, 2021. After being the managing general agency’s CEO for the past three years, he is handing…
Insurance CEO’s advice on engaging employees amid pandemic
June 4, 2021 by Greg MeckbachIf your employees are working remotely because of the pandemic, pick up the phone and ask those workers what’s keeping them up at night, suggests the new CEO of the Canadian Universities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange (CURIE). It is important for…
Second CEO in 15 months for SCOR Canada
June 3, 2021 by Greg MeckbachSCOR Canada Reinsurance Company is getting a new CEO, Olivier Gay (pictured) the Paris-based reinsurance announced Thursday. The move is effective June 11. Gay succeeds Paul Christoff, whose appointment as CEO of SCOR Canada was announced in February 2020. At…
Thompson leaving RSA Canada following Intact acquisition
June 1, 2021 by Greg MeckbachRSA Canada CEO Martin Thompson is leaving the company, says the insurer’s new owner, Intact Financial Corp. Intact and Danish insurer Tryg A/S announced Tuesday they have completed their acquisition of London-based RSA PLC. As part of the deal, Toronto-based…
Former Aviva Canada leader to head up Allianz Holdings plc
May 26, 2021 by David GambrillAllianz Holdings plc has named Colm Holmes, currently CEO of Aviva General Insurance in the United Kingdom, as its new CEO, effective at the end of November 2021. Holmes will be a familiar name to anyone who had dealings with…