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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…
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…
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…
After 40-plus years, it’s the last day on the job for industry icon J.R. (Bob) Tisdale
August 18, 2020 by David GambrillCanadian P&C insurance industry icon J.R. (Bob) Tisdale is stepping down today as president and chief operating officer of Pembridge and Pafco insurance companies in Canada, coinciding with his 40-year work anniversary. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada first announced his…
How long before your new CEO should be planning an exit strategy?
November 5, 2019 by Jason ContantYour new CEO is just six months into the job. It’s time to start thinking about their exit strategy. Yes, that’s right. Good CEOs start planning for their succession as soon as their onboarding is complete. They should not wait…
The new breed of leader
July 23, 2018 by David GambrillA new breed of vulnerable and humble leader – someone who recognizes the importance of personal growth in helping the company to expand the business – is bucking the traditional stereotype of the uber-confident, omniscient CEO who comes to the…
Former privacy commissioner offers tip on reporting data breaches
February 15, 2018 by David GambrillCEOs, not chief information officers (CIOs), should be making the call on whether to report a data breach when a company falls victim to a targeted cyberattack, a former privacy commissioner told a cyber loss management seminar organized by Crawford…
Industry faces ‘very long list of emerging risks’ including pandemic: RIMS Canada CEO Panel
September 27, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorTerrorism and nuclear incidents are among the top risks keeping insurers awake at night, and the industry could do a better job of categorizing risk, chief executive officers of insurance providers suggested Wednesday to risk managers in Toronto. “Climate change…
79% of U.S. insurance CEOs confident of growth prospects, 82% looking to disrupt: KPMG study
September 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe majority of insurance company CEOs in the United States – 79% – are confident about the growth prospects of their organizations over the next three years as they are looking to innovate processes and implement new technologies in response…
Marsh & McLennan Companies appoints John Doyle CEO of Marsh
July 7, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterGlobal professional services firm Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) has announced the appointment of John Doyle as chief executive officer of Marsh, effective immediately. Doyle will report to MMC president and CEO Dan Glaser and continue to serve on…
James Kent appointed to lead Willis Re as John Cavanagh announces retirement
July 7, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterWillis Re, the reinsurance business of global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson (WTW), has announced that James Kent will succeed John Cavanagh as he steps down from his position as global CEO. Cavanagh will retire from WTW…
Global business leaders cite regulatory risks, disruptive influences and cyber risks as key challenges
June 14, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterCompanies in Canada and around the world are being increasingly impacted by risk, with nearly three quarters (72%) of business leaders polled in a recent survey “citing that they believe we are living in a riskier world,” said a new…