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2020 Canadian CEO Outlook
Executive Outlook 2021: Matthew Turack, CAA Club Group
December 28, 2020 by David GambrillMatthew Turack, Group President, Insurance, CAA Club Group Over the course of 2020, we have seen a fundamental shift in daily habits. Many of our existing office jobs have transitioned to at-home workspaces in the short term. Having P&C products and…
Executive Outlook 2021: Jason Storah, Aviva Canada
December 28, 2020 by David GambrillJason Storah, CEO, Aviva Canada For Aviva Canada, 2021 will be the year to redesign the way we do business, translate challenges into new opportunities, and create better experiences for our customers. If there is just one overarching hope that I…
Executive Outlook 2021: Andy Taylor, Gore Mutual
December 28, 2020 by David GambrillAndy Taylor, President, CEO, Gore Mutual We began 2020 by launching our Next Horizon business plan, the most ambitious strategy we’ve ever undertaken. With Next Horizon, we’re essentially rebuilding Gore Mutual and transforming our organization in a way that will redefine…
Executive Outlook 2021: Chris Sekine, Trisura
December 23, 2020 by David GambrillChris Sekine, President, CEO, Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company COVID-19 has affected most businesses, and the insurance industry is no exception. Businesses are operating in a more uncertain environment than ever before. Insurers and reinsurers have adjusted underwriting appetites, which has influenced…
Executive Outlook 2021: Rowan Saunders, Economical
December 23, 2020 by David GambrillRowan Saunders, President, CEO, Economical Insurance COVID-19 has had a profound impact on our lives and the industry, changing perceptions of our industry as well as customer and regulatory expectations. A solid and stable insurer that brings speed to market, convenience,…
Executive Outlook 2021: Steve Phillips, Sovereign General
December 22, 2020 by David GambrillSteve Phillips, Chief Operating Officer, Sovereign General Insurance When it comes to the global pandemic, widespread sentiment is that the commercial insurance industry will not fully return to the pre-COVID environment. All businesses have been changed to some extent and to…
Executive Outlook 2021: Valérie Lavoie, Desjardins
December 22, 2020 by David GambrillValérie Lavoie, President, Chief Operating Officer, Desjardins General Insurance Group The COVID-19 pandemic will drive big changes in Canada’s P&C insurance industry. At Desjardins, it’s accelerating our digital transformation as clients increasingly embrace our expanding online and mobile services for sales,…
Executive Outlook 2021: Carol Jardine, Wawanesa
December 21, 2020 by David GambrillCarol Jardine, President, Canadian P&C Operations, Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company 2020 has ushered in a new reality. Everyone has had to react quickly, creating new norms, and with technology now more integral to our work and personal interactions than ever before.…
Executive Outlook 2021: Louis Gagnon, Intact
December 21, 2020 by David GambrillLouis Gagnon, President, Intact (Canada) Intact was founded on our values, a clear purpose, and a belief that insurance is about people, not things. That purpose is to be here to help society prosper in good times and be resilient in…
Executive Outlook 2021: Raymond Chun, TD Insurance
December 18, 2020 by David GambrillRaymond Chun, President, CEO, TD Insurance The world around us continues to change and we’re all feeling the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic, we have demonstrated that we can adapt quickly to execute with speed and deliver for our…
Executive Outlook 2021: Nick Creatura, CNA Canada
December 18, 2020 by David GambrillNick Creatura, President, CEO, CNA Canada As we know, the future rarely unfolds as we expect. Uncertainty drives our value proposition. Insurance responds when the unexpected happens. In this period of uncommon uncertainty, it is incumbent upon all participants in…